Here are some additional resources if you need help managing a mental illness. There is absolutely no shame in asking for help.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (U.S.) – 1-800-273-8255
Organizations
The National Institute of Mental Health
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) – 1-800-622-HELP (4357)
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
- NAMI has numerous local chapters. Be sure to check with your local chapter to identify additional local resources that might be available.
Apps
This list will hopefully continue to grow and evolve as new resources are found. If anyone has specific suggestions, feel free to forward them to me at thedarktalesproject@gmail.com.
Books
Maybe You Should Talk to Someone – by Lori Gottlieb
Trauma Stewardship – by Laura Van Dernoot Lipsky
The Body Keeps the Score – by Bessel Van Der Kolk
Blogs
The Dark Tales Project 