Mental Health
Conspiracy theories can absorb an immense amount of mental and physical energy. Many participants in conspiracist movements may be experiencing mental health crises, and it is important to know when to involve professionals. Below is a list of resources to help a friend or loved one get help. Some signs that your friend or loved one may be in danger include:
- Extreme or unexpected changes in mood
- Excessive worrying
- Excessive fear
- Social withdrawal
- Strong feelings of irritability
- Difficulty perceiving reality
- Inability to handle stress
- Seeing or hearing things that aren’t there
Read more from Mental Health America and National Alliance on Mental Illness.
National Mental Health Hotline
If you or someone you know is in crisis, please call 911, go to the nearest emergency room, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to reach a 24-hour crisis center, or text MHA to 741741 at the Crisis Text Line.
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States. Simply dial 988. Read more.
National Alliance on Mental Illness
National grassroots organization to support mental health with a dedicated hotline and resources. Call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264), text “HelpLine” to 62640 or email us at helpline@nami.org. Available Monday Through Friday, 10 A.M. – 10 P.M., ET. Read more.
National Institute of Mental Health
Large collection of resources including places to find mental health support. Read more.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Collection of resources for getting mental health support in crisis, including hotlines for domestic assault and for LGBTQ+. Read more.