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Find professional help
Asking for help is a form of self-care. You don't have to figure everything out alone.
If thoughts of hurting yourself come up
Stay near someone you trust and move away anything that could cause harm. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline offers free, confidential, judgment-free support.
📞 Call 988Available 24/7 in the US — call or text 988.
How to know what kind of help to look for
Psychologists and therapists help you understand and work through thought and behavior patterns. Psychiatrists can assess whether medication might help. Often, the two work together.
Where to look
Your health insurance provider usually has a directory of covered therapists. Community mental health centers offer low-cost or sliding-scale care if you don't have insurance. Online directories like Psychology Today can also help you find someone near you.