MentalHealth.gov

MentalHealth.gov is a U.S. government information resource for people, families, and health professionals learning about mental health, conditions, treatment, and federal support. SAMHSA defines mental health as emotional, psychological, and social well-being, so the subject is broader than diagnosis alone. ([SAMHSA](https://www.samhsa.gov/mental-health/what-is-mental-health))

No, an information site cannot diagnose an individual; SAMHSA says professional diagnosis and treatment are needed for mental illness. If you are in the United States and facing an immediate mental-health crisis, call or text 988. ([SAMHSA treatment guidance](https://www.samhsa.gov/mental-health/serious-mental-illness/treatment-works))

Use the federal FindTreatment.gov directory to look for behavioral-health facilities and treatment options, including services for people without insurance. SAMHSA's National Helpline is 1-800-662-HELP (4357) for treatment referrals. ([USAGov](https://www.usa.gov/mental-health))

Yes, the intended audience includes individuals, families, and health-care professionals, with material on warning signs, treatment, and ways to discuss mental health. For a suicidal crisis in the United States, the separate 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline launched in 2022. ([USAGov](https://www.usa.gov/features/the-988-lifeline-and-other-mental-health-services))