Take distress seriously

Changes in mood, sleep, functioning or a sense of safety are reasons to seek support, not a test of whether you are doing adulthood correctly. This site cannot assess your condition or provide treatment. A qualified mental health professional can help you discuss what is happening.

Choose a reachable next step

Consider a trusted person, a healthcare professional, a school counseling service or an employee assistance resource if available. Ask about confidentiality, cost and appointment options. You can write down what you want help with before a conversation if explaining it feels difficult.

Use crisis support when needed

In the United States, call or text 988, or use the official 988 Lifeline website, for emotional or crisis support. The service's own site explains what to expect. If there is immediate danger or an urgent medical emergency, contact local emergency services. Outside the US, use your local crisis or emergency resources.

Keep the plan practical

Save official support contacts somewhere accessible and consider who could help with transport, food or a safe place to be. Do not upload private health details to this site; it has no support inbox or emergency monitoring. A budget or checklist is not a substitute for care.

Before you act

  • Write down the assumptions that would change this decision.
  • Confirm current requirements with the relevant official source or a qualified professional.
  • Keep sensitive documents out of public links and unknown forms.

Primary sources & further reading

Editorial review: November 2026. Sources are background guidance, not endorsements of this site. Check current local requirements.