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A simple path through MentalHealthHub

This site is educational. It is not medical advice, diagnosis or crisis care. If you are in danger or worried about your safety, call or text 988 in the US, call 911 if the danger is immediate, or contact your local emergency services outside the US.

1. Understand what you are noticing

Read about the experience that feels closest to yours. These guides describe common experiences and do not diagnose anyone.

• What can depression feel like day to day?
• What does anxiety actually feel like?
• Burned out or slipping into depression?
• What self-care helps when you're overwhelmed

2. Get ready to talk to someone

Keep the mood and energy diary for a week, and tick the questions to ask a therapist or doctor. If you are unsure whether to reach out, the guide to getting support sets out the options, and how do you know if therapy could help goes deeper.

3. Find care and plan ahead

The how to find care checklist covers the types of provider and what to ask about cost and insurance. The crisis plan sheet is a blank page for writing your own warning signs and contacts while you feel steady.

For the people around you

If you are supporting someone, read what kind of support actually helps and how relationships affect mental health.