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This number allows access to trained crisis counselors, available 24/7 by text, offering compassionate support, immediate next steps, specialized referrals, and language or accessibility accommodations.
What is 988, the national crisis service.
Sleeping significantly more than usual or staring at the ceiling for hours unable to rest are common warning signs for conditions like this.
What is depression or anxiety?
This is mental illness that causes dramatic shifts in a person’s mood, energy, and ability to think clearly.
What is bipolar disorder?
Source: Bipolar Disorder | NAMI
This person is someone who makes you feel safe, listens without judgment, and helps you make healthy decisions. This person shows through their words and actions that they respect you, protect your boundaries, and want what’s best for you.
What is a trusted adult?
This type of coping is a safe, constructive way for teens to manage stress, emotions, or challenges. It helps them calm down, think clearly, and respond in ways that support their well‑being.
What is healthy?
The National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) Teen & Young Adult Help Line is available Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET. Closed federal holidays. Text FRIEND to this number.
What is 62640?
Source: https://www.nami.org/nami-helpline/teen-young-adult-helpline/
Avoiding friends, family, and activities you once enjoyed often points to this behavioral warning sign.
What is isolation or withdrawal?
When you become so preoccupied with food and weight issues that you find it harder and harder to focus on other aspects of your life, it could be a sign of this type of disorder.
What is an eating disorder?
Source: Eating Disorders | NAMI
In Maryland, this is the minimum age for self‑consent to mental health services.
What is 12?
Source: Legislation - HB0132
This type of coping is a reaction that may feel helpful in the moment but creates more problems or harm over time. It avoids dealing with emotions and can negatively affect safety, relationships, or mental health.
What is unhealthy?
____ of all lifetime mental illness begins by age 14, and ____ by age 24.
What is 14 and 24?
Experiencing persistent fatigue, sluggishness, or having low-to-no energy despite adequate rest can indicate this underlying issue.
What is burnout or depression?
This condition could include feelings of intense fear and distress become overwhelming and prevent us from doing everyday activities.
What is an anxiety disorder?
Source: Anxiety Disorders | NAMI
This type of risk taking involves early initiation of sexual activity, having multiple concurrent partners, or practicing inconsistent barrier protection. This is frequently connected to phycological distress, past trauma, or feelings of low self-worth.
What is sexual?
____ in 9 youth ages 3-17 experience problems with this condition. Most people develop symptoms before age 21.
What is anxiety?
Source: National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI)
Any of these online activities could be a sign that someone needs support.
What are:
This disorder is characterized by repetitive, unwanted, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and irrational, excessive urges to do certain actions (compulsions).
What is Obsessive-compulsive Disorder (OCD)?
This space within your school offers access to free mental health support. The only requirement is that you enroll to receive services.
What is the Wellness Center?
This type of risk taking involves chronic truancy (skipping school), severe academic cheating, or impulsive behaviors. These choices can signify underlying social alienation, school anxiety, or depression.
What is Academic and Rule-Breaking Disengagement?
____ out of 4 people with mental health problems showed signs before they were 24-years-old.
What is 3?
Source: SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
Any of these activities could be a sign that someone needs support.
What is:
Source: Learn the Signs | Seize the Awkward
This disorder involves disruptions to a person’s thoughts and perceptions that make it difficult for them to recognize what is real and what isn’t.
What is Psychosis?
Sometimes this is enough to show support.
What is being a friend?
This type of risk taking involves participating in physical fighting, severe bullying, or cyberbullying. These outward-directed behaviors often reflect underlying conduct disorders, profound frustration, or emotional dysregulation.
What is aggressive and social confrontation?