DIY Tools
Find apps, worksheets, and other tools to improve your mental health on your own.
Take a Break and Reflect Take a moment to reflect, explore and recharge. You can do this activity from anywhere to take your mind off things. 5 minutes is all it takes! Learn More
Dealing With Tough Situations At some point, everyone faces situations that make us feel overwhelmed or hopeless. This activity will help you slow down, think through the situation, and find a way forward. Learn More
Prepare for difficult conversations Figuring out how to talk to someone about your identity or a mental health issue can be scary. Before having a conversation about hard topics, it’s helpful to plan ahead to emotionally prepare and... Learn More
What is psychosis like? We’re creating a space to explore what it’s like to live with psychosis. Psychosis involves hearing things that no one else hears, seeing things that others don’t see, or having strange or bizarre thoughts.... Learn More
Addiction: What’s keeping me stuck? We’re creating a space where people can share their experiences with addictions, work through questions that help them explore the “benefits” and challenges of addiction, and figure out their next steps. Answer: Answering the... Learn More
Changing Thoughts with an AI Assistant Feeling stuck? Our artificial intelligence-based virtual assistant can help you reframe your negative thoughts and practice hopeful thinking. Learn More
Overcoming Negative Thoughts In this activity, you’ll answer questions that you can use in real life to increase hope and control and feel better. What negative thought are you struggling with? Learn More
Cope Notes: Daily text messages for your brain Daily mental health support via text message. Learn More
Just Checking In on friends 10 questions to check in with your loved ones. Learn More
In the Open Podcast Mental Health America staff and guests talk about all things mental health. Learn More
Q Chat Space: Online chats for LGBTQ+ youth Online chats for LGBTQ+ youth Learn More
Letter to My Mental Illness Social media stories about "breaking up with mental illness." Learn More
Where to Get Help Interactive questionnaire to guide you through your options. Learn More
Youth Mental Health Facts Infographic about youth mental health. Learn More
Filling the Void Worksheet to help you understand where your risky behaviors come from. Learn More
Daily Wellness Chart A downloadable worksheet for wellness. Learn More
A Letter to “Risky Business” Worksheet to help you with potentially risky behavior. Learn More