Hello, everyone! My name is Haruka, and I am 13 years old. Update: almost 14
I have created this thread because sometimes it can be very difficult to find mental health helplines, and I know that a lot of people here are afflicted by mental illnesses. So, here, I have put together a list of mental health helplines that you can access. The category ‘mental illness’ is for helplines that are for specific mental illnesses. The category ‘general’ is somewhere you can go if you are just feeling down, because whether you have a mental illness or not, you are important The links in that category can help you with anything. The category ‘messages and quotes’ are messages and quotes about mental health. You may also post them here via a reply, they will be much appreciated The category ‘situations’ is for mental health websites or helplines that specifically help people who are in situations that affect their mental health such as homelessness, bereavement etc.
RULES
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You MUST be kind and considerate of others, or your post will be flagged.
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Unfortunately, this is not a space for you to talk about your experiences in detail, as it may trigger other readers. You may talk about your experience briefly. For example:
‘I suffer from anxiety. I can get very nervous and struggle with day-to-day life.’
‘I have depression because I had been physically bullied when I was younger.’
‘I attempted suicide once by -method- because I felt like -how you felt-.’
‘My mother used to verbally abuse me, she would say -what she would say-’ -
Do not make fun of people for their mental health issues.
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You may post encouraging and kind messages, quotes or images here.
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You may not post mean, stigmatising, or otherwise bad messages, quotes or images here.
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Keep this thread drama-free
General Resources
http://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/ - mental health information and support for anyone.
http://www.mind.org.uk/ - mental health information and support for anyone.
http://www.rethink.org/ - support and advice for anyone living with mental illness.
http://www.papyrus-uk.org/ - suicide prevention line for anyone.
http://www.samaritans.org.uk/ - confidential support for anyone in distress or despair.
http://www.sane.org.uk/support - support, info and guidance for anyone.
http://www.youngminds.org.uk/ - info on child/adolescent mental health.
http://www.thecalmzone.net/ - support for men ages 15-35.
https://www.menshealthforum.org.uk/beatstress.uk - 24/7 stress support for males.
http://www.childline.org.uk/ - general support for people aged 18 and under in the UK.
https://www.befrienders.org/ - list of helplines worldwide.
Mental Illness
http://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/ - support for anxiety sufferers.
http://www.bipolaruk.org.uk/ - support for bipolar/manic depression sufferers.
http://www.nopanic.org.uk/ - support for OCD/panic attack/disorder sufferers.
http://www.ocdaction.org.uk/ - support for OCD sufferers.
http://www.b-eat.co.uk/ - support for eating disorders in the UK.
http://www.pods-online.org.uk/ - support for dissociative disorder sufferers.
1-866-229-5919 - hotline for people with suspected or diagnosed schizophrenia.
Situations
https://www.cruse.org.uk/get-help/helpline - support for people in bereavement.
http://www.bereavement-trust.org.uk/ - support for people in bereavement.
http://napac.org.uk/ - support for adults who have been abused.
http://www.survivorsuk.org/ways-we-can-help/web-chat/ - support for male rape/sexual assault survivors.
https://rapecrisis.org.uk/ - support for females who have experienced sexual violence.
https://www.safeline.org.uk/ - support for anyone who has been sexually abused.
http://www.refuge.org.uk/ - support for females who are being abused.
http://www.thehideout.org.uk/ - website for young people witnessing domestic violence.
https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/ - support for anyone who has been/is being abused.
http://www.brokenrainbow.org.uk/ - support for LGBTQA+ people.
https://www.runawayhelpline.org.uk/contact-us/ - support for runaways/people who want to run away.
I hope this was helpful! If you need to talk, you may PM me, as I have experience with helping many people suffering from psychopathy, schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, and much more, and there is no need to worry about being a burden. However, please do not ask me for medical advice, as although I have experience in helping others, I am not a doctor. I can provide first aid links for self-harm, but that is as doctor-y as I’ll probably get.
My Mental Health *possible trigger warning*
I suffer from:
- Severe Depression
- Anorexia nervosa
- Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD)
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
I have gone through:
- Physical and verbal abuse.
- Bullying.
- Suicidal thoughts and actions.
- Bereavement.
- I have been a young carer.