If you are in distress, you can call or text 988 at any time. If it is an emergency, call 9-1-1 or go to your local emergency department.

A mental health issue refers to a broad array of conditions that affect emotional, psychological, and social well-being. These issues can impact how you think, feel, and behave, and they may interfere with daily functioning and quality of life. Many researchers avoid this term as it encompasses so many things that it can become meaningless. See also, mental health problem.