Reach out - Help is available

Signs to look out for:

• Feelings of continued sadness/depression
• Loss of interest and motivation
• Feeling overwhelmed
• Erratic mood swings
• Feeling hopeless and helpless
• Thoughts of harming yourself and/or others
• Feeling like there is no way out
• Engaging in risky/reckless behaviour, such as excessive substance use, over/under-eating, cutting and sleeping excessively

What to do?

For yourself

• Talk to someone: e.g. a friend, family member, hall co-ordinator, lecturer
• Talk to a professional: e.g. CCDU
• Avoid using alcohol or drugs
• Don’t make any impulsive decisions

• Read up more on: Resisting harmful behaviour | Regulating your emotions | Anger management | Suicide

For a friend

• Talk/Listen to your friend in a non-judgemental way
• Encourage them to seek professional help
• If they refuse help ,TELL SOMEONE! e.g. a family member, hall co-ordinator, lecturer, or CCDU

• Is your friend struggling and you’re not sure what to do? Read up more on helping a friend | Read up more info on suicide

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Wits Student Crisis Line  0800 111 331 (24/7/365)