Your Mental Health Questions Answered

Mental health challenges can be difficult to navigate, especially if you’re unsure of where to turn for help. That’s why Dr. Jill Harkavy-Friedman, Senior Vice President of Research at the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention ‪@AFSPNational‬, joins us to address commonly asked questions about mental health, including its importance, how mental health conditions can impact different people, and how you can best support yourself or someone you know who is struggling.
If you're thinking about suicide, know someone who is or need to talk with someone, immediately call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Or text HOME to the Crisis Text Line at 741741 to connect with a crisis counselor.
00:15 What is mental health?
00:49 What causes mental health problems?
01:22 Do mental health conditions affect certain demographic groups more than others?
02:28 How can you tell if someone is struggling with their mental health?
02:55 How do you support someone who is struggling?
03:47 What is 988?