List of free mental health resources

Hi all, 

Below is a list of free resources available in some countries. I will continue to add to this list so check back if your country isnt here. 

Remember - ask for help if you need it! 

Australia:

• Beyond Blue: Provides information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health. https://www.beyondblue.org.au/

• Mental Health Online: Offers comprehensive online services and programs free of charge. https://www.mentalhealthonline.org.au/

• Moodgym: An interactive self-help program designed to help users prevent and manage symptoms of depression and anxiety. https://www.moodgym.com.au/

United States:

• MentalHealth.gov: Provides one-stop access to U.S. government mental health information. https://www.mentalhealth.gov/

• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): The nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. https://www.nami.org/

• Mental Health America: Dedicated to addressing the needs of those living with mental illness and promoting the overall mental health of all Americans. https://www.mhanational.org/

Canada:

• Wellness Together Canada: Provides free online resources, tools, apps, and connections to trained volunteers and qualified mental health professionals. https://www.wellnesstogether.ca/

• Kids Help Phone: Offers free, confidential online and telephone counseling to youth across Canada. https://kidshelpphone.ca/

• Togetherall: Provides free online mental health and wellbeing support, 24/7, for residents of Nova Scotia aged 16 and over. https://togetherall.com/en-ca/join/freesupport/

United Kingdom:

• Samaritans: Provides emotional support to anyone in distress or at risk of suicide throughout the UK and Ireland. https://www.samaritans.org/

• Mind: Offers advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. https://www.mind.org.uk/

• Living Life to the Full: Provides free online courses covering low mood, stress, and resiliency. https://llttf.com/

New Zealand:

• Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand: Provides free information and training resources and advocates for policies and services that support people with experience of mental illness. https://mentalhealth.org.nz/

• Depression.org.nz: Offers online self-help tools and resources to help New Zealanders recognize and understand depression and anxiety. https://depression.org.nz/

Global Resources:

• HelpGuide.org: Offers a comprehensive list of international mental health helplines and resources. https://www.helpguide.org/find-help.htm

• United for Global Mental Health: Provides information on mental health resources and support services available around the world. https://unitedgmh.org/support/

• Sticks & Stones: Hosts an open-source repository of mental health resources broken into regions. https://www.sticksstones.org/mental-health-hub

Self-Improvement Resources:

• Becoming Better: Curates a list of self-improvement resources, including books, articles, videos, and classes. https://becomingbetter.org/resources/

• Khan Academy: Offers free online courses, lessons, and practice in various subjects, supporting personal development. https://www.khanacademy.org/

• edX: Provides access to free online courses from universities and institutions worldwide, covering a wide range of topics. https://www.edx.org/

Please note that while these resources are freely accessible, the availability of services may vary based on your location and the specific resource.