Making mental health equitable means ensuring that everyone, regardless of their background, circumstances, or identity, has fair and just access to mental health resources, support, and opportunities. Watch this video to learn about mental health equity and how to be an advocate for yourself and others.

Learn more about the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: afsp.org/advocate-for-suicide-prevention/

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Psych Hub is an educational service, and the information in this video is not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you or someone you know are experiencing what you believe are mental health symptoms, please consult with a trained medical professional or a licensed mental health provider. We recommend consulting with a licensed behavioral health provider before trying any of the strategies mentioned in our materials.

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call 911. For information on how to find support and treatment, and hotlines for specific issues and audiences, visit Psychhub.com/hotlines

If you or someone you know are having thoughts of suicide or self-harm or are experiencing a mental health crisis, please call a national 24/7 hotline. For United States residents, those are:

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

For anyone experiencing a mental health crisis.
AVAILABILITY: 24/7/365
PHONE NUMBERS:
Primary line: 9-8-8
Ayuda en Español: 9-8-8
TTY relay service: 7-1-1 then 9-8-8
ONLINE CHAT: 988lifeline.org/chat
WEBSITE: 988lifeline.org

Crisis Text Line

For anyone experiencing a mental health crisis.
AVAILABILITY: 24/7/365
TEXT NUMBER:
US & Canada: Text HOME to 741741
UK: Text 85258
Ireland: Text 086 1800 280
WEBSITE: crisistextline.org

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