Disclaimer

I am a psychology student, not a licensed clinician, therapist, or counselor, and nothing on this site should be taken as clinical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The content here reflects my own coursework, research, and personal experience as a student — it’s meant to be educational and, at times, entertaining, not a substitute for professional care.

If something I’ve written resonates with you, that’s genuinely wonderful — but please don’t use it in place of speaking with a licensed professional about your own situation. Everyone’s circumstances are different, and a blog post can’t account for that the way a real conversation with a trained clinician can.

If you’re struggling, please don’t wait to reach out for support. A few places to start are below.

Resources

If you’re in crisis or having thoughts of suicide:

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — call or text 988 (US), available 24/7
• Crisis Text Line — text HOME to 741741 (US), available 24/7

For general mental health support:

• SAMHSA National Helpline — 1-800-662-4357, a free, confidential, 24/7 treatment referral service for mental health and substance use
• Psychology Today Therapist Finder — a searchable directory to find a licensed therapist near you or offering telehealth

For eating disorder support:

• National Alliance for Eating Disorders Helpline — 1-866-662-1235

For domestic violence support:

• National Domestic Violence Hotline — 1-800-799-7233, available 24/7

If you’re outside the US: please search for your country’s local crisis line, as numbers vary — the International Association for Suicide Prevention keeps a list of crisis centers by country.