Mental Health Masterlist

Please note that there are discussions of self harm, suicide, sex, abuse, trauma, and other NSFW or triggering topics.

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International Suicide Hotlines
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Suicide Hotline: 1-800-SUICIDE (2433) – Can use in US, U.K., Canada and Singapore
Suicide Crisis Line: 1-800-999-9999
National Suicide Prevention Helpline: 1-800-273-TALK (8245)
National Adolescent Suicide Helpline: 1-800-621-4000
Depression & Bipolar Alliances: 1-800-826-3632
Postpartum Depression: 1-800-PPD-MOMS
NDMDA Depression Hotline – Support Group: 1-800-826-3632
Veterans: 1-877-VET2VET
Crisis Help Line – For Any Kind of Crisis: 1-800-233-4357
Suicide & Depression Crisis Line – Covenant House: 1-800-999-9999
Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide: (UK only) 0844-561-6855
Beyondblue info line: (Australia only) 1300-22-4636
24/7 Crisis Line: (Canada only) 905-522-1477
Lifeline Australia: 13-11-14
National Child Abuse Helpline: 1-800-422-4453
National Domestic Violence Crisis Line: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
National Domestic Violence Hotline (TDD): 1-800-787-32324
National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
Center for the Prevention of School Violence: 1-800-299-6504
Child Abuse Helpline: 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453)
Domestic Violence Helpline: 1-800-548-2722
Healing Woman Foundation (Abuse): 1-800-477-4111
Child Abuse Hotline Support & Information: 1-800-792-5200
Women’s Aid National Domestic Violence Helpline: (UK Only) 0345 023 468
Sexual Abuse Centre: (UK Only) 0117 935 1707
Sexual Assault Support (24/7, English & Spanish): 1-800-223-5001
Domestic & Teen Dating Violence (English & Spanish): 1-800-992-2600
Relationships Australia: 1300-364-277
The Trevor Helpline (For homosexuality questions or problems): 1-800-850-8078
Gay & Lesbian National Support: 1-888-THE-GLNH (1-888-843-4564)
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender (GLBT) Youth Support Line: 1-800-850-8078
Lesbian & Gay Switchboard: (UK Only) 0121 622 6589
Lothian Gay & Lesbian Switchboard – Scotland: (Scotland Only) 0131 556 4049
National Youth Crisis Support: 1-800-448-4663
Youth America Hotline: 1-877-YOUTHLINE (1-877-968-8454)
Covenant House Nine-Line (Teens): 1-800-999-9999
Boys Town National: 1-800-448-3000
Teen Helpline: 1-800-400-0900
TeenLine: 1-800-522-8336
Youth Crisis Support: 1-800-448-4663 or 1-800-422-0009
Runaway Support (All Calls are Confidential): 800-231-694
National Runaway Hotline: (US only) 1800-231-6946
Child Helpline: (UK Only) 0800-111
Kids Helpline: (Australia) 1800-55-1800
Youth to Youth: (UK only) 020-8896-3675
Kids Help Phone Canada: 1 (800) 668 - 6868
National Youth Crisis Hotline: (US only) 800-442-442-4673
Self-Injury Support: 1-800-DONT CUT (1-800-366-8288) (www.selfinjury.com)
Eating Disorders Awareness and Prevention: 1-800-931-2237 (Hours: 8am-noon daily, PST)
Eating Disorders Center: 1-888-236-1188
Help Finding a Therapist: 1-800-THERAPIST (1-800-843-7274)
Mental Health America: For a referral to specific mental health service or support program in your community. Phone: 800-969-NMHA (6642)
National Alliance on Mental Illness: Provides support, information, and referrals. Phone: 800-950-NAMI (6264)
Panic Disorder Information and Support: 1-800-64-PANIC (1-800-647-2642)
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder: 1-802-296-6300 (not toll-free)
TalkZone (Peer Counselors): 1-800-475-TALK (1-800-475-2855)
Victims of Crime: Multi-language service available. 1-800-FYI-CALL (394-2255)
Parental Stress Hotline: 1-800-632-8188
Parent Help Line: (Australia only) 1300-364-100
National AIDS Helpline: (UK Only) 0800 567 123
Mensline Australia: 1300-789-978
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Complex Dissociative Disorders (DID, OSDD, etc)General Information and TerminologyThe theory of structural dissociationWhat is DID?Diagnostic criteria of DID (Tumblr)What is OSDD?What are DID, OSDD-1a, and OSDD-1b? - Explained simply (Tumblr)DID vs OSDD-1About DID/OSDD (Carrd)Common DID terminology glossaryCommon DID terms to know (Tumblr)DID dictionary (Carrd)What is polyfragmentation?Polyfragmentation in DID (Tumblr)DID myths and misconceptionsMore DID myths and misconceptions13 misconceptions about DIDDID research websiteTreatment and RecoveryTypes of treatment for DIDHow to treat DIDIntegration vs Fusion (Tumblr)Functional multiplicity as an end goal (Tumblr)Final fusion as an end goal (Tumblr)A system’s personal experience with final fusion (Tumblr)Alter InformationWhat is an alter and types of altersOur personal alter type definitions - Not clinical definitions (Google Docs)A visual understanding of how alters are formed (Youtube)Terminology for alters being “together” (Tumblr)Headspace/InnerworldWhat is an innerworld?Guide to headspace (Tumblr)

Managing and CopingGeneral Advice“Do I Have DID?” - A guide for questioning systems (Google Docs)Advice for new and questioning systemsGentle advice for young systems (Tumblr)Information for new alters (Carrd)New alter help“Am I Faking?” - Thought exercises for denial (Google Docs)Tips for dealing with denial (Tumblr)Creating a timeline of your systemUnblur document - for figuring out who is fronting (Google Docs)See “Grounding Techniques” sectionSee “Trauma and PTSD” coping methods sectionTherapyFinding a therapist for a dissociative disorderHow can I find a therapist? (Tumblr)What to expect in therapy (Tumblr)Inner-System CommunicationDeveloping internal communicationHow do alters communicate? (Youtube)A guide to system communication (Tumblr)Mapping the systemJournaling and communication with DIDMeeting your alters in headspaceIn-system conflict guide (Google Docs)Creating a safe space for little altersHelping Others With a SystemCommon courtesy with systems

Accessibility Tools and Other ResourcesGet to know yourself quiz - for questioning altersPluralkit - discord botHow to use pluralkitTupperbox - discord botSimply Plural - system tracking website/appOctocon - system tracking app and discord botLighthouse - System journaling

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)General InformationWhat is autism spectrum disorder?About autismWelcome to the autistic communityAutism explained simplyAspergers in ASD8 myths about autismMyths and facts about ASDWomen and autismWhat are special interests?Special interests explained by an AspieWhat is stimming?Managing ASDHelping Others with ASD

Accessibility ToolsStimm Jewelry - jewelry designed for stimming, more expensiveRuthdoodle on Etsy - fidget toys and jewelryAll Things Sensory - range of fidget toysSensaCalm - weighted blankets and lap pads, more expensiveTherapy Shoppe - several stim toys and accessibility toolsTangle Creations - tangle fidget toysArk Therapeutic - chew stim toolsChu Buddy - chew stim toolsChewigem - chew stim jewelry and toysAutastic - range of stim toys and toolsAutism Community Store - range of accessibility tools and resourcesAukquillCreations on Etsy - fidget jewelry

OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder)General InformationOCD masterpost (Tumblr)What is OCD?What you need to know about OCD (PDF)International OCD foundationMyths about OCD (PDF)Managing and copingOCD advice masterpost (Reddit)OCD self help

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