Mental Health Awareness

05/26/23 • 32 min

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

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 that 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.

The Office of the Surgeon General: Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation: The Surgeon General’s Advisory on the Healing Effects of Social Connection and Community

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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.

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.

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

The Office of the Surgeon General: Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation: The Surgeon General’s Advisory on the Healing Effects of Social Connection and Community

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SANE nursing and sexual assault prevention

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Jackie and Patrick sit down with Dr. Kathy Dontje, an Associate Professor at the Michigan State University (MSU) College of Nursing (CON) and a Family Nurse Practitioner at the MSU Family Medicine Clinic to discuss SANE Nursing.
Information, resources, and specialized support:

NSVRC maintains a directory of organizations that lists state and territory sexual assault coalitions, victim/survivor support organizations, and local communities of color sexual assault organizations.

You can also find a rape crisis center or sexual assault program near you by searching RALIANCE's directory of local programs.

The Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network (RAINN) provides a 24/7 Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 and an online chat service.

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Understanding the gaps in care for LGBTQIA+ individuals

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In this episode, Patrick and Harley talk with Jennie Knight, a lifelong advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community. She is working to make Grand Rapids a safe, affirming, and wonderful place for all to live, work, and visit.
To learn more about Jennie, please visit her organizational page: https://www.grlgbtqhealthcareconsortium.org/who-we-are

If you are looking for support, please visit the following resources:

The Trevor Project is the world's largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ young people. They offer 24/7 crisis counseling by phone, text, and chat. You can reach them at 1-866-488-7386 or by texting 678-678. You can also visit their website at https://www.thetrevorproject.org/.
Trans Lifeline is a 24/7 hotline for transgender people in crisis. They offer support and resources to help people cope with gender dysphoria, discrimination, and other challenges. You can reach them at 1-877-565-8860. You can also visit their website at https://www.translifeline.org/.
GLAAD is a national organization that works to promote acceptance of LGBTQ people. They offer a variety of resources, including a helpline, a website, and a library of educational materials. You can reach them at 212-843-4500. You can also visit their website at https://www.glaad.org/.

Please note that these are just a few of the many resources available to LGBTQIA+ people. If you are struggling with your mental health or are looking for support, please reach out to a trusted adult or mental health professional. You are not alone.