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
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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
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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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