We all have mental health.

About

“Mental Health is Health” is an MTV Entertainment Studios initiative rooted in the reality that we all have mental health and need to take care of it like we do our physical health. The initiative aims to normalize conversation, create a connection to resources and inspire action on mental health.

Partners

Create a more supportive community

Resources to get started

Research

MTV Entertainment Studios & Well Being Trust 2020 Mental Health Survey

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Get help now.

If you’re struggling emotionally and need to talk to someone, you’re not alone. Talking about our emotional struggles is the first step to feeling better. You can start by talking openly with a friend or family member, reaching out to a mental health professional or using one of the free, confidential resources below.

The Lifeline

Call or text 24/7 for a free, confidential conversation with a trained counselor.

Call or text 988

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🌎 Outside the U.S? Find a Helpline

Free emotional support, wherever you are.

Visit findahelpline.com/

More resources

All resources are free, confidential and most are available 24/7.

Resource	Type	Contact
Trans Lifeline A peer support phone service run by trans people for the trans community, that operates from 10am to 5am EST.	Call Line	877-565-8860
Trevor Lifeline A safe, judgement free support service for LGBTQ and questioning youth who are struggling or thinking about suicide. Available 24/7.	Call Line	1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 678-678
Disaster Distress Helpline A 24/7 hotline that provides immediate crisis counseling for people experiencing emotional distress related to a natural or human-caused disaster.	Call Line	1-800-985-5990 or text “TalkWithUs” to 66746
SAMHSA Treatment Locator A free, confidential resource for finding therapists and other mental health professionals. Available 24/7.	Website	Visit website or call 1-800-662-4357

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