Mental Health Resources.

"Mental health care isn’t one-size-fits-all. That’s why our support is tailored for Type 1s."

Tips for Finding a Provider

Finding a provider that is uniquely prepared to handle the mental health challenges that come with type 1 diabetes can be difficult.

Here are a few tips from Lacy Simmons, LCSW and T1D.
⟶ Ask your Endocrinologist and/or Diabetes Educator for referrals
⟶ Search for "chronic illness" as a specialty
⟶ Inquire about sliding scale fees, which can often make costs more manageable
⟶ Use social media as a search tool
⟶ Be open to using Telehealth, it expands your access to equitable care
⟶ Be cautious with "coaching” - they can be helpful, but be sure to use in conjunction with your medical team

Where to Search for a Provider

  • Open Path Collective

    Open Path connects clients in need with mental health professionals who offer affordable therapy.

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  • Therapy Den

    A mental health directory and resource made with love. Our mission is to make finding the right therapist or counselor as painless as possible.

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  • Inclusive Therapists Network

    Inclusive Therapists offers a safer, simpler way to find a social justice-oriented counselor, therapist or coach.

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  • Good Therapy

    With the right support, anyone can heal, change, and grow. With the GoodTherapy directory, you can find a screened and qualified therapist near you.

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  • Psychology Today

    Psychology Today has an extensive directory of the best Therapists, Psychologists and Counselors near you.

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Browse our list of trusted providers here. At the moment, most of them are in Southern California, but we’re always looking to expand our list. If you have a recommendation for a resource, please send us your submission here. →

Our Provider Recommendations

Mental Health Statistics

  • Mental health conditions are a leading cause of hospitalizations for young adults with diabetes.

  • In 2015, they were the second most common reason for hospitalization among people ages 18–44 with diabetes.

  • Depression occurs at twice the rate among youth with Type 1 diabetes compared to their peers without diabetes, affecting around 11.3% to 27.5%.

  • Young people with Type 1 diabetes face unique mental health challenges.

  • People with Type 1 diabetes have an increased risk of depression, anxiety, and disordered eating, with disordered eating rates nearly twice as high.

  • Managing diabetes can lead to complex relationships with food.

  • Racism and structural inequities create additional barriers to health for Black, Indigenous, and people of color with diabetes, often impacting both mental and physical health.

  • These barriers make it harder to access the resources and support needed to manage diabetes effectively.

  • The cost of diabetes care, even with insurance, adds significant financial stress. On average, individuals with diabetes incur annual medical expenses of $19,736, with approximately $12,022 directly attributed to diabetes.

  • This financial burden can further complicate mental health and diabetes management.

But here’s the truth: we’re not alone in this.
Connecting with others who understand what we are going through can make a huge difference.

At You’re Just My Type, we’re creating a community where people with Type 1 diabetes can find strength, understanding, and encouragement to keep going—despite these realities.

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