Although we usually prefer to be ALONE, please know that you are NOT ALONE when it comes to protecting your mental health. If you feel isolated, depressed, anxious, or scared, know that there are resources available to help you through the tough stuff.

We here at Emily the Strange love people who are different and strange. Unfortunately, the rest of the world isn’t always so accepting.

Sometimes, you’ll have to deal with bullies—people who put you down and make you feel less than.

Sometimes, these bullies are at school or work. Sometimes, they live in your own house.

Sometimes, you can be a bully to yourself, by telling yourself you’re not good enough, or that you should be different than you are.

We know that you’re AWESOME just the way you are, no matter what anybody says, but it is easy to forget this fact in a world of harsh words and challenging hurdles.

So, if you are feeling lost in your mental HELLth, here are some resources that can help you through.