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Your mental health matters just as much as your physical health.

Nobody feels okay all the time, and struggling doesn't mean something is wrong with you. This page is here so that if you're going through something hard, you have somewhere to start — people to reach out to, and resources if you need more than that.

Reach out

Talk to someone you trust

The best person to talk to is usually someone who makes you feel safe — not necessarily the "right" person on paper, just someone you'd feel comfortable being honest with. It can help to think of a short list of people you could go to if you needed to talk.

Family
Friends
A friend's parent
Counselor / therapist
Doctor / nurse
Coach / club advisor
Religious leader
Law enforcement
If this is an emergency

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call your local emergency number right away.

Resources

If none of that feels like an option

Sometimes there isn't a person in your life you feel ready to talk to yet, and that's okay too. Trained crisis counselors are available around the clock, for free, and don't need to know who you are to help.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (US)
Call or text 988

Free, confidential support, 24/7, for anyone in emotional distress or thinking about suicide — not just for the person in crisis, but for anyone worried about someone else too.

Crisis Text Line (US, UK, Canada)
Text HOME to 741741

Connects you with a live crisis counselor over text if a phone call doesn't feel doable.

Outside the US
See crisis lines by country →

A country-by-country list of hotlines, since numbers differ outside the US.

Disclaimer Nothing on this page is a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. whypronouns.com isn't a licensed provider of any kind — please turn to a qualified professional for anything related to your health. If a professional has told you something that conflicts with what's written here, follow their guidance, not this page.