Depression and Anxiety Crisis Hotlines

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Anxiety and Depression

People experiencing anxiety and depression can feel isolated and alone, but they aren’t. Depression affects 15 million people in the United States each year, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Anxiety disorders affect an estimated 40 million people annually, says the Anxiety Disorder Association of America. This guide will help you understand these disorders, learn about the many available treatment options and reassure you that you aren’t alone.

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What are Anxiety and Depression?

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Anxiety and Depression Risk Factors

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Symptoms of Anxiety and Depression

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Anxiety and Depression Treatment

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Finding a Therapist to Treat Anxiety or Depression

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Depression and Anxiety Crisis Hotlines

In this section, you’ll find some Web sites that provide 24-hour a day, 7-days a week telephone and/or online support for people who are suicidal or in an extreme crisis situation. If you or someone you know needs help, you can easily find information and emergency aide at one of the sites listed below.

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Don’t be ashamed for feeling the way you do. People who work at crisis centers are there to help you, not judge you. Asking for help is not a sign of weakness.

Usually, there are warning signs that a person has suicidal tendencies. It’s always better to get someone help before he’s in an actual crisis situation. If you suspect someone you know is suicidal, there are sites that have information about suicide, statistics and advice for talking to people who are at risk.

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For a hotline in the United States …

iFred , the International Foundation for Research and Education on Depression, offers toll-free numbers to call if you’re in the United States and you or someone you know is contemplating suicide.

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For hotlines in other countries …

SupportLine in the United Kingdom provides several phone numbers and Web sites for people in need. It also has a section on how to help someone who is suicidal.

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The Centre for Suicide Prevention provides several crisis line phone numbers across Canada, as well as some 24-hour online crisis centers. Click on the territory for more information.

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Lifeline Australia offers a 24-hour crisis line, as well as a Lifeline Service Finder.

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For seniors …

The National Institute of Mental Health's page on “Older Adults: Depression and Suicide Facts” reviews not only the issues and problems with depression, but provides the number for a toll-free, 24-hour line to call for help.

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