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Mental Health 101
Find pretty much everything you need to know about common feelings and situations from the JED Mental Health Resource Center.
Take Charge of Your Mental Health
Learn the Signs
Get Support
Understanding Depression and Depressive Disorders
Some people may use the term “depressed” when they are sad — but there is a difference between the two. Know the signs and symptoms of depression so you can get support when you need it.
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Worried About a Friend?
You can play a powerful role in connecting your friends to hope and support.
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Concerned About Privacy? Here’s How to Find Mental Health Care You Can Trust
You deserve support that honors your trust and affirms your identity. Use these tips to find mental health care that checks those boxes and eases worries about privacy.
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Taking Care of Your Mental Health as a Young Black Man
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Coping with Stereotypes as a Young Black Man
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Where to Turn for Care When You're Concerned About Privacy
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Practical Advice to Be on Your A-Game
Take care of your mind and body, show up as your best self.
Know Your Limits
Pushing yourself helps you grow, but knowing when to rest is just as important. Listen to your body and give it the rest it needs.
Schedule a rest day this week; your body will reward you
Keep It Real When Setting Goals
Big goals are great — and you can make them feel less daunting by breaking them down into smaller steps. You’ll stay on track and maintain your motivation as you see yourself getting closer to the finish lines.
Break down a goal for this week into a few smaller steps
Listen to Music
In: Earbuds. Out: Bad vibes. Music has the power to lift your mood, lower stress, and boost your overall mental health.
Create a playlist of your favorite songs
Put Your Squad First
Hanging out with supportive friends and family members can lift your mood and overall mental health. Make time for the people who make you feel good.
Reach out to a friend or family member today
Take a Breather
Deep breathing can help you stay calm and focused. Spend a few minutes each day focusing on your inhales and exhales.
Try this one-minute box-breathing exercise
Rest Up, Game On
Sleep is your body’s way of recharging. Aim for seven to nine hours a night to keep your mind and body sharp.
Set the time you'll go to sleep tonight
Unplug
Constant screen time can cause stress. Throughout the day, take breaks from social media and notice how it affects your mood. Feels good, right?
Take a social media break for one hour
Spend Time Outside
Grass. Sun. Fresh air. Sometimes, you just need to get outside to completely change your mood. Build in breaks throughout your day to walk in the park or just sit outside for a bit.
Find more coping skills
Get in the Habit
Having a daily routine can provide structure and make life feel less stressful and more predictable — and you’ll be a better you when you know what’s coming your way.
Work on one part of your schedule this week, such as your morning or evening routine
Laught It Off
Laughter is a simple way to lift your spirits and make the tough times feel a bit lighter. Bet you didn’t realize lol is a mental health tool.
Watch a funny movie or hang out with friends who make you laugh
Protect Your Time
It’s OK to say no. Setting boundaries with others can help you protect your time and energy.
Say no to something that doesn’t serve you this week
Talk To a Pro
Just like you’d talk to your coach to improve your game, seeing a therapist for your mind can help you overcome your challenges and be your best self. They can provide strategies to handle life’s pressures.
Explore local mental health resources today
Build Your Support Team
In the same way you want your team’s support on the court or field, having friends and family members who show up for you every day is key to unlocking better mental health. Whether you’ve been struggling for a long time or need extra support during a stressful period, it’s OK to ask for help.
Reach out to a friend or family member
Acknowledge Small Wins
Every win counts, no matter how small. Celebrate your daily achievements, whether it’s finishing a workout or acing a test.
Get more ways to add joy to your life
Be Grateful
Focusing on what you’re grateful for can improve your mood and outlook.
Think about or write down three things you’re thankful for
Embrace Your Culture
Embracing and celebrating your cultural heritage can be a powerful way to boost your mental health and resilience. Engaging in activities that honor your Black and African American identity — such as participating in cultural events, learning about your history, and connecting with others in your community — can foster a strong sense of pride and belonging.
Connect with your roots in a way that feels authentic to you
Figure Out Your Feelings
Recognizing and naming your feelings can help you manage them better. Take a moment to check in with yourself and identify where you're at emotionally.
Spend five minutes today identifying and naming your emotions
Know Your Triggers
Bottling up your emotions can cause anger and frustration. Find healthy ways to express your feelings, like talking to a friend or engaging in a creative activity.
Get tips for managing your anger
Get Back Up
Failure can bring up strong emotions. Let yourself feel them rather than push them away. Processing your feelings can help you move forward.
Take a moment today to acknowledge and understand your emotions
Practical Advice to Be on Your A-Game
Take care of your mind and body, show up as your best self.
Remember Who You Are
List your likes and dislikes, places you like to go, music you enjoy, and how you create. Seeing yourself on paper offers a look at reality and something tangible to help you combat stereotypes.
Write down three positive things about yourself
Know Your Limits
Pushing yourself helps you grow, but knowing when to rest is just as important. Listen to your body and give it the rest it needs.
Schedule a rest day this week; your body will reward you
Keep It Real When Setting Goals
Big goals are great — and you can make them feel less daunting by breaking them down into smaller steps. You’ll stay on track and maintain your motivation as you see yourself getting closer to the finish line.
Break down a goal for this week into a few smaller steps
Practice Asking for Help
You shouldn’t have to ride out your problems alone, but asking for support is not always easy. Make a habit of asking for a hand in small ways to build up your help-seeking muscle.
Ask for help with one thing this week
Put Your Squad First
Hanging out with supportive friends and family members can lift your mood and overall mental health. Make time for the people who make you feel good.
Reach out to a friend or family member today
Take a Breather
Deep breathing can help you stay calm and focused. Spend a few minutes each day focusing on your inhales and exhales.
Try this one-minute box-breathing exercise
Rest Up, Game On
Sleep is your body’s way of recharging. Aim for seven to nine hours a night to keep your mind and body sharp.
Set the time you'll go to sleep tonight
Unplug
Constant screen time can cause stress. Throughout the day, take breaks from social media and notice how it affects your mood. Feels good, right?
Take a social media break for one hour
Spend Time Outside
Grass. Sun. Fresh air. Sometimes, you just need to get outside to completely change your mood. Build in breaks throughout your day to walk in the park or just sit outside for a bit.
Find more coping skills
Get in the Habit
Having a daily routine can provide structure and make life feel less stressful and more predictable — and you’ll be a better you when you know what’s coming your way.
Work on one part of your schedule this week, such as your morning or evening routine
Laugh It Off
Laughter is a simple way to lift your spirits and make the tough times feel a bit lighter. Bet you didn’t realize lol is a mental health tool.
Watch a funny movie or hang out with friends who make you laugh
Protect Your Time
It’s OK to say no. Setting boundaries with others can help you protect your time and energy.
Say no to something that doesn’t serve you this week
Talk To a Pro
Just like you’d talk to your coach to improve your game, seeing a therapist for your mind can help you overcome your challenges and be your best self. They can provide strategies to handle life’s pressures.
Explore local mental health resources today
Build Your Support Team
In the same way you want your team’s support on the court or field, having friends and family members who show up for you every day is key to unlocking better mental health. Whether you’ve been struggling for a long time or need extra support during a stressful period, it’s OK to ask for help.
Reach out to a friend or family member
Acknowledge Small Wins
Every win counts, no matter how small. Celebrate your daily achievements, whether it’s finishing a workout or acing a test.
Get more ways to add joy to your life
Be Grateful
Focusing on what you’re grateful for can improve your mood and outlook.
Think about or write down three things you’re thankful for
Embrace Your Culture
Embracing and celebrating your cultural heritage can be a powerful way to boost your mental health and resilience. Engaging in activities that honor your Black and African American identity — such as participating in cultural events, learning about your history, and connecting with others in your community — can foster a strong sense of pride and belonging.
Connect with your roots in a way that feels authentic to you
Figure Out Your Feelings
Recognizing and naming your feelings can help you manage them better. Take a moment to check in with yourself and identify where you're at emotionally.
Spend five minutes today identifying and naming your emotions
Know Your Triggers
Bottling up your emotions can cause anger and frustration. Find healthy ways to express your feelings, like talking to a friend or engaging in a creative activity.
Get tips for managing your anger
Get Back Up
Failure can bring up strong emotions. Let yourself feel them rather than push them away. Processing your feelings can help you move forward.
Take a moment today to acknowledge and understand your emotions
Get Involved
The Jed Foundation’s Mental Health Resource Center provides essential information about common emotional health issues and shows teens and young adults how they can support one another, overcome challenges, and make a successful transition to adulthood.
Host a Viewing Party
Use this playbook to help you plan and host a screening with your family, friends, school, fraternal organization, athletic club, or another organization you’re a part of. You'll get discussion questions, conversation starters, and more.
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About JED
The Jed foundation is a nonprofit dedicated to protecting emotional health and preventing suicide for teens and young adults.
About UNINTERRUPTED
Founded by LeBron James and Maverick Carter, UNINTERRUPTED is a platform that empowers athletes to share their stories and connect with fans in a real and unfiltered way. Known for its groundbreaking series like "The Shop," UNINTERRUPTED brings raw and honest conversations to the forefront.
About the Project
Invisible Game is a joint effort between UNINTERRUPTED, the award-winning athlete storytelling brand, within The SpringHill Company (TSHC), founded by LeBron James and Maverick Carter and The Jed Foundation (JED), a leading nonprofit that protects emotional health and prevents suicides in teens and young adults nationwide, to spark real conversations about mental health. Through raw and honest intergenerational conversations with top athletes about life, mental health, and staying on top of their game, we aim to inspire positive change and provide valuable resources.
This website does not provide medical advice.
Get Help Now
If you or someone you know needs to talk to someone right now, text, call, or chat 988 for a free confidential conversation with a trained counselor 24/7.
You can also contact the Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741-741.
If this is a medical emergency or if there is immediate danger of harm, call 911 and explain that you need support for a mental health crisis.
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