The Spartan Nurse Podcast presented by the Michigan State University College of Nursing

Addressing Quality Mental Health Intervention

Michigan State University College of Nursing Season 2 Episode 8

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If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, please reach out to an available resource for help.

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Text 988 and speak with someone immediately.

Immediate Crisis Intervention: Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the United States, anytime.
Crisis Text Line is here for any crisis. A live, trained Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds, all from their secure online platform.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Call 1-800-273-8255 or chat online at suicidepreventionlifeline.org.
The Lifeline provides 24/7, free, and confidential support for people in distress, as well as prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones.

Veterans Crisis Line: Call 1-800-273-8255 and press 1, or chat online at veteranscrisisline.net/chat/. The Veterans Crisis Line provides 24/7, free, and confidential support for veterans, service members, and their loved ones.

The Trevor Project: Call 1-866-488-7386 or chat online at thetrevorproject.org/get-help/. The Trevor Project provides 24/7, free, and confidential support for LGBTQ youth.

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness): Call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or visit their website. NAMI is the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.

MentalHealth.gov: The official website of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services provides information and resources on mental health and mental health disorders.

If you are an MSU student and need someone to talk to, campus crisis services are available 24/7. Call (517) 355-8270 and press “1” at the prompt to speak with a crisis counselor. If you think you or someone around you is in danger, call 911 or head to the nearest emergency room.

Perinatal Mental Health Resources:
Postpartum Support International (PSI)
postpartum.net
1-800-944-4773  (also can text “HELP” to this number)
En Espanol – 971-203-7773
Information (e.g. support groups, local coordinators, information, crisis line)

Psychology Today
psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/pregnancy-prenatal-postpartum
Perinatal therapists

National Maternal Mental Health Hotline (NMMHH)
833-852-6262 (833-TLC-MAMA)
Mental health and healthcare clinicians, certified peer specialists, and childbirth professionals

Perinatal Support Group of Northern Michigan (PSGNM)
PSGNM.com
Information and support groups

Great Lakes Perinatal
greatlakesperinatal.com
Perinatal therapists

Perinatal Mental Health Alliance for People of Color
pmhapoc.org

Healthy Futures
healthyfuturesonline.org

PTSDCoach
PTSD and anxiety coping tools are available on this smartphone app.

MGH Center for Women’s Mental Health
womensmentalhealth.org

Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health 
2020mom.org


If you are a veteran looking for a new creative outlet in writing, please learn more about the Mighty Pen Project: vawarmemorial.org/mightypen

Download last year's Mental Health Month special, featuring Dr. Dawn Goldstein (MP3):
buzzsprout.com/1962877/12925832-mental-health-awareness.mp3?download=true

To find your breaking news and latest updates within the College of Nursing, please refer to our website at nursing.msu.edu. You can also find us on all social media platforms @MICHSTNursing

To find your breaking news and latest updates within the College of Nursing, please refer to our website at nursing.msu.edu. You can also find us on all social media platforms @MICHSTNursing