New Delhi: Depression is a common ailment worldwide and it is suggested to seek medical guidance from professionals or to be open about it and talk about what is bothering you so that someone can help solve the problem. Although it may be difficult for some people to talk about their depression, it is said that talking about mental health is really important.Also Read – Diet and Mental Health: 5 Foods That Can Help You Manage Depression
According to the WHO report, when prolonged and with moderate or severe severity, depression can become a serious health condition. The affected person may suffer greatly and function poorly at work, school and in the family. At its worst, depression can even lead to suicide. About 800,000 people die by suicide each year. Suicide is the second leading cause of death among 15-29 year olds. Also Read – Depression, anxiety, low life satisfaction linked to covid: Lancet study
And during the Covid-19 pandemic and the global lockdown, the world has seen a sharp rise in self-harm and suicide, largely due to the sense of uncertainty brought about by the pandemic. Therefore, it is advised that if you feel that you need support for your mental health, one should definitely make sure to seek appropriate support from a local mental health specialist, contact community groups specializing in mental health or a mental health helpline. Can also call on numbers Also Read – An 18-year-old youth committed suicide after refusing a new bike and mobile phone in Ghaziabad
So, here is a list of national and local helpline numbers that will help you get professional help from people trained in mental health issues:
1. National Institute of Behavioral Sciences (Kolkata): 033-22865203
Timings: 12pm to 8pm (All Days except Government Holidays)
2. Mitram Foundation (Bengaluru) – 080-25722573
Timings: 10am to 2pm, Monday to Saturday (Verified)
Languages: English, Hindi (all days except Sunday) and English, Hindi and Kannada (Wednesday)
3. COOJ Mental Health Foundation (GOA): Call: 0832-2252525 (Verified)
Timings: 1 PM to 7 PM (Monday to Friday)
Language: English
4. Sanjeevini (Delhi): Center 1 (Jangpura: 011-24311918 , 011-24318883 , 011-43001456 (10 am to 5.30 pm : Monday to Friday)
Center 2 (Qutub Institutional Area): 011- 40769002, 011-41092787 (10am to 7.30pm : Monday to Saturday)
Website: http://sanjivinisociety.org/
5. Vandravela Foundation (Gujarat) – 18602662345
Email: [email protected]
All Days 24*7, Language: Hindi, English, Gujarati
6. Kiran Mental Health (Govt.) – 18005990019
Timings: 24 Hours, Government Helpline
7. Change Counseling Helpline Services: 7676602602
Timings: 4pm to 10pm, Monday to Friday
8. Maitri, Kochi
Contact: 0484 2540530 or email [email protected]
9. Roshni Foundation (Secunderabad): Call- 040-66202001, 040-66202000
Timings: 11am to 9pm Monday to Saturday
10. iCall, Mumbai
Contact: +912225521111 or Email [email protected]
11. Sneha, Chennai
Contact: +914424640050/60 or email them at [email protected]
12.Kashmir LifelineSrinagar
Contact: 18001807020
