When Sharing Is Hard: Mental Health Support for U.S., U.K., and Global Visitors

Telling your story can bring clarity. But sometimes, it brings up more than you expected.

At SenStoria, we believe in the power of lived experience. We know stories help us connect and heal—but we also know that revisiting difficult moments, even with the best intentions, can feel overwhelming.

Whether you’re submitting to the Library of Lived Experience or just reflecting on your own, your emotional safety matters.

You are not alone. And you do not have to navigate this alone.

🇺🇸 U.S. Mental Health Resources

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
  Call or text 988 for free, confidential support 24/7.
  988lifeline.org

• Mental Health America
  Offers screenings, peer support, and education.
  mhanational.org

• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
  Support for individuals and families navigating mental health conditions.
  nami.org

🇬🇧 U.K. Mental Health Resources

• Samaritans (24/7)
  Call 116 123 or email [email protected]
  samaritans.org

• Mind
  Mental health support and advocacy across England and Wales.
  mind.org.uk

• NHS Mental Health Services
  Information, referrals, and support for all ages.
  nhs.uk/mental-health

🌍 Global Mental Health Support

• CheckPoint Global Mental Health Directory
  Country-by-country list of trusted mental health hotlines and services.
  checkpointorg.com/global

• Befrienders Worldwide
  Confidential emotional support in over 30 countries.
  befrienders.org

• UNICEF Mental Health Resources
  Youth-focused mental health tools for families and communities.
  unicef.org/mental-health

📚 Explore Our Mental Health Literacy Library

We’ve created a free online resource to help individuals and families better understand mental health challenges, communication tools, and what to do when someone is struggling.

➡️ What to Do When
This is a trusted, plainspoken library built to help you:

• Decode emotional shifts

• Start hard conversations

• Know when and how to reach out for help

• Support loved ones without judgment

💬 A Note from Us

If sharing your story feels like too much today, that’s okay. You can pause. You can come back later. You can ask for help.

Your story matters. But so does your wellbeing.