Are You or Someone You Know Struggling with

DEPRESSION
OR ANXIETY?

TEXT or CALL for free crisis support:

Text TALK to 741-741 1-800-950-NAMI

350 MILLION

PEOPLE

OF ALL AGES

AROUND THE

WORLD ARE

AFFECTED BY

DEPRESSION

ANXIETY

&

DEPRESSION

ARE THE MOST

COMMON

MENTAL HEALTH

CONDITIONS IN THE

UNITED STATES

DEPRESSION

IS THE #1

CAUSE OF

DISABILITY

AND IS PREDICTED

TO BE THE

#1 GLOBAL

BURDEN

OF DISEASE BY 2030

ANXIETY

IS THE MOST

COMMON

MENTAL

HEALTH

CONCERN IN THE

UNITED STATES

AN ESTIMATED

40 MILLION

ADULTS

IN THE U.S.

SUFFER FROM

ANXIETY

THE MOST COMMON

PSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS

IN CHILDREN ARE

ANXIETY DISORDERS:

BY ADOLESCENCE, MORE THAN

30% OF

KIDS WILL HAVE HAD A

DIAGNOSABLE ANXIETY DISORDER

DOES ANY OF THIS
SOUND FAMILIAR?

SYMPTOMS OF ANXIETY

There are many different types of anxiety disorders. However, all anxiety disorders have one thing in common: persistent, excessive fear or worry in situations that are not threatening. People typically experience one or more of the following symptoms:

SYMPTOMS OF DEPRESSION

Depression is more than just feeling sad or going through a rough patch. Depression can present different symptoms depending on the person. But for most people, depressive disorder changes how they function day to day and typically for more than two weeks. Common symptoms include:

LET'S TALK

Research shows that talking about mental health has the power to reduce stigma and to make a suffering person feel less isolated. iHeartRadio has partnered with The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), Child Mind Institute and Crisis Textline to fuel a global conversation around mental health.

FIND YOUR NAMI

Child Mind Institute has developed a “symptom checker” to understand the symptoms associated with mental health conditions in young people and to begin a dialogue with a mental health professional.

SYMPTOM CHECKER

IT'S TIME WE TALK ABOUT
MENTAL HEALTH

You don’t have to face mental health alone — talking about your feelings with friends or a healthcare professional can help. Chances are someone you know is experiencing similar feelings. Here are some helpful tips to start the conversation:

WHAT TO SAY

I’m having a really hard time lately, will you go with me to see someone?

I haven’t felt right lately and I don’t know what to do. Can I talk to you about it?

I’m worried about stuff that’s going on right now, do you have time to talk?

START A CONVERSATION
WITH A FRIEND

I’ve noticed that you haven’t been acting like yourself lately. Is something going on?

It worries me to hear you talking like this. Let’s talk to someone about it.

I’ve noticed you’re [sleeping more, eating less, etc.], is everything ok?

TALKING TO A DOCTOR

How often should we meet? What can I do between appointments?

I have thoughts that scare me, what should I do?

Do I have to take medication? What does it help with? What are the side effects?

How long will it take for me to feel better, a few days, weeks or months?

TEXTING IS THE NEW TALKING

If you don’t feel comfortable opening up to a friend or family member in person start by sending a text message. Texting is a great and easy way to start the conversation about how you are feeling or asking a friend or family member about their mental health. It’s a concise, direct form of communication that helps contain emotional situations.

SHARE YOUR CONCERNS:

"I've noticed you're not responding to my texts, is everything ok?"
"It worries me to read your text. Can we talk about it?"

OFFER SUPPORT:

"I am going for coffee. Do you want me to bring you anything?"
"You are important to me; we will get through this together."
"What do you need to feel better right now?"
"I will not give up. I am here with you."

BE THERE:

"Remember: this moment is all that matters. You will get through this."
"Gentle reminder. You are not alone. I am here for you."
"I may not be able to understand exactly how you feel, but I care about you and want you to know I am here to help."

TALKING WITH KIDS

Be curious. Ask your child how they are doing and be interested in the response —without judgment. You might start with, “I’ve noticed that…”

Show trust. Kids want to be taken seriously. Look for ways to show you trust them.

Control your emotions. Kids are less able to think critically when they’re emotional. If you stay calm, they’re more likely to follow your lead.

RESOURCES

FIND YOUR
NAMI

Find free education
and support groups
Access Here

How to Help
Someone in Crisis

Learn to help
others in crisis
Access Here

How to Talk About Mental Health Issues

Read more from
the Child Mind Institute
Access Here

How to Support a Friend With Mental Health Challenges

Read more from
the Child Mind Institute
Access Here

NAMI Resource Guide

For those experiencing a Mental Health Emergency
Access Here

Sentimoji

Free NAMI-created emojis to communicate feelings via text
Access Here

RESOURCES SPECIFIC TO CHILDREN

Symptom Checker

From
the Child Mind Institute
Access Here

Parent's Guide to Getting Good Care

From
the Child Mind Institute
Access Here

Guide to Depression in Children

From
the Child Mind Institute
Access Here

Guide to Anxiety in Children

From
the Child Mind Institute
Access Here

IN CRISIS?

NAMI
Helpline

1-800-950-NAMI (6264)
or
info@nami.org

Crisis
Textline

Text "TALK" to
741-741
Receive 24/7 crisis
support via text message

DEPRESSIONOR ANXIETY?

TEXT or CALL for free crisis support:

350

MILLION

PEOPLE

OF ALL AGES

AROUND THE

WORLD ARE

AFFECTED BY

DEPRESSION

ANXIETY

&

DEPRESSION

ARE THE MOST

COMMON

MENTAL HEALTH

CONDITIONS IN THE

UNITED STATES

DEPRESSION

IS THE #1

CAUSE OF

DISABILITY

AND IS PREDICTED

TO BE THE

#1 GLOBAL

BURDEN

OF DISEASE BY 2030

ANXIETY

IS THE MOST

COMMON

MENTAL

HEALTH

CONCERN IN THE

UNITED STATES

AN ESTIMATED

40 MILLION

ADULTS

IN THE U.S.

SUFFER FROM

ANXIETY

THE MOST COMMON

PSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS

IN CHILDREN ARE

ANXIETY DISORDERS:

BY ADOLESCENCE, MORE THAN

30% OF

KIDS WILL HAVE HAD A

DIAGNOSABLE ANXIETY DISORDER

DOES ANY OF THISSOUND FAMILIAR?

SYMPTOMS OF ANXIETY

SYMPTOMS OF DEPRESSION

LET'S TALK

IT'S TIME WE TALK ABOUTMENTAL HEALTH

WHAT TO SAY

START A CONVERSATIONWITH A FRIEND

TALKING TO A DOCTOR

TEXTING IS THE NEW TALKING

SHARE YOUR CONCERNS:

OFFER SUPPORT:

BE THERE:

TALKING WITH KIDS

RESOURCES

FIND YOURNAMI

How to HelpSomeone in Crisis

How to Talk About Mental Health Issues

How to Support a Friend With Mental Health Challenges

NAMI Resource Guide

Sentimoji

RESOURCES SPECIFIC TO CHILDREN

Symptom Checker

Parent's Guide to Getting Good Care

Guide to Depression in Children

Guide to Anxiety in Children

IN CRISIS?

NAMIHelpline

CrisisTextline

1-800-950-NAMI

Text TALK to 741-741

DEPRESSION
OR ANXIETY?

DOES ANY OF THIS
SOUND FAMILIAR?

IT'S TIME WE TALK ABOUT
MENTAL HEALTH

START A CONVERSATION
WITH A FRIEND

FIND YOUR
NAMI

How to Help
Someone in Crisis

NAMI
Helpline

Crisis
Textline