You're not alone

Choose whatever helps right now.

If a life is in danger

Call the local emergency number, or ask someone nearby to call. If you have already hurt yourself or taken something dangerous, call now, even if you feel all right.

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Where are you right now?

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What you can do right now

  • If anything nearby could be used to hurt yourself, put it out of reach or ask someone to stay with you.
  • Message someone you trust: “I’m having a hard time. Can you be with me?”
  • You don't have to solve everything now. Getting through the next few minutes is enough.

Talk to a person

If you're having thoughts of hurting yourself or of not wanting to live, call a support line. They will listen without judgment. You can also call when things simply feel too heavy.

Choose your country above to see its support lines. Lines in many countries are also listed in the Find A Helpline directory.

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Free practice · Breathing

Physiological sigh

Two inhales through the nose, then a long exhale through the mouth. In Balban et al. (2023), five minutes of this breathing a day for a month improved mood. Follow the circle.

Ready? Take your first breath with me.

If you feel dizzy, tingly or short of breath, stop and breathe as usual.

This exercise helps you calm down but does not replace therapy or emergency care.

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