Stephen Chen (Taiwan)
“Going back to school under this kind of uncertainty… I’m worried that I might lose focus or I might not perform as well.”
If you can relate to this storyteller, below are some resources you might find helpful. For immediate text support, reach out to Crisis Text Line by texting COALITION to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor for free 24/7. You can also call National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. It’s free and highly confidential, unless it’s essential to contact emergency services to help you or your friend stay safe. Lifeline ofrece 24/7, gratuito servicios en español, no es necesario hablar ingles si usted necesita ayuda. Nacional de Prevención del Suicidio 1-888-628-9454.
- Active Minds – Click here for information on how youth can cope during COVID-19.
- Anxiety & Depression Association of America offers a free community that is a safe space for those 16 years of age and older affected by anxiety and depression to talk to others who truly understand. Click here to join the community and connect with others.
- Asian Mental Health Collective mission is to raise awareness about the importance of mental health care, promote emotional well-being, and challenge the stigma concerning mental illness among Asian communities globally. Click here for the Asian Mental Health Collective therapist directory.
- Crisis Text Line provides 24/7 support. Text COALITION to 741741 to be connected to a trained Crisis Counselor who can help you move from a hot moment to a cool moment. Click here for tips on how to calm anxiety and worry.