Crisis Help | Depression Understood

Immediate Emergency

If you are in immediate danger or having thoughts of suicide:

USA
911

Canada
911

UK
999

Europe
112

Australia
000

Don't wait - reach out for help immediately. Emergency services are trained to help in crisis situations.

What can I do?

We have all probably felt unhappy, depressed, or anxious at times. Here are some things you can do to help with those feelings:

Speak to your General Practitioner, Primary Care Provider or Doctor about your thoughts and feelings.
Use your safety plan if you have one, which allows you to keep yourself safe.
Talk to family or friends about how you are feeling and ask for help speaking to a professional if you need it.
Contact your relevant local mental health or advocacy services and charities for advice on how to proceed with applications for government assistance if needed.
If you want we have included some Colouring Pages you can download and colour in as a distraction.

Doctor speaking with a patient in a medical office

Woman practicing gentle yoga at home with her dog nearby

Distractions

Sometimes a distraction is a good way to overcome feelings and thoughts that can be overwhelming. Everyone is different, but some of the ideas listed below may help you to distract yourself for a while.

Practise the 54321 method, Name five things you can see, four things you can feel or touch, three things you can hear, two things you can smell and one thing you can taste or that you would like to taste.
Try guided meditation or breathing exercises.
Watch your favourite television show, play a game, or read a book that you like.
Make or use your distraction box to help calm yourself down.
Use our 24/7 chat room to connect and chat with others around the world about mental health and depression or if you prefer a more relaxed form of communication, use our forums.
Print off some Colouring Pages as a distraction. We have some on the site you can download and colour in!

Remember, what works for one person may not work for another. It's important to find strategies that work best for you

Call for Help

Please be aware that whilst we are a site that helps with depression, we are peer to peer support only. We do not have the capabilities to handle an emergency or crisis situation. Many of our users also experience depression and other mental health issues, and may be triggered.

Please note: we take no responsibility for any offsite links or phone numbers.

We ask that you contact your local emergency services or crisis center for help if you are experiencing feelings or thoughts or self-harm or suicide or you feel that you are in imminent danger.

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