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SEEKING HELP
It can be difficult for people facing emotional distress or any mental illness to
take that first step in getting help. These conditions can reduce people‘s
motivation or confidence to take action, and some may feel embarrassed.
However, a range of effective treatments are available so while you or your
family member might be hesitant, it‘s important to try and seek support. The
sooner a person gets treatment, the sooner they can recover.
Finding the right psychiatrist or psychotherapist in your area may not be very
easy, but feel free to ask your friends or a local medical college with a
Psychiatry department for suggestions. We‘ve learnt that many people have
also benefitted from contacting NIMHANS and the two counselling helplines
mentioned below. We sincerely hope that they are able to help you as well.
National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences
(NIMHANS), Bengaluru, Karnataka
Tel: +91 80 2699 5200, 2699 5255
Email: ms@nimhans.kar.nic.in
Website: www.nimhans.ac.in
Vandrevala Foundation Helpline
Tel: 1 860 266 2345 (24x7)
Email: help@vandrevalafoundation.com
iCall Psychosocial Helpline
Tel: +91 22 2556 3291 (Monday to Saturday, 10 am to 10 pm)
Email: icall@tiss.edu
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It can be difficult for people facing emotional distress or any mental illness to
take that first step in getting help. These conditions can reduce people‘s
motivation or confidence to take action, and some may feel embarrassed.
However, a range of effective treatments are available so while you or your
family member might be hesitant, it‘s important to try and seek support. The
sooner a person gets treatment, the sooner they can recover.
Finding the right psychiatrist or psychotherapist in your area may not be very
easy, but feel free to ask your friends or a local medical college with a
Psychiatry department for suggestions. We‘ve learnt that many people have
also benefitted from contacting NIMHANS and the two counselling helplines
mentioned below. We sincerely hope that they are able to help you as well.
National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences
(NIMHANS), Bengaluru, Karnataka
Tel: +91 80 2699 5200, 2699 5255
Email: ms@nimhans.kar.nic.in
Website: www.nimhans.ac.in
Vandrevala Foundation Helpline
Tel: 1 860 266 2345 (24x7)
Email: help@vandrevalafoundation.com
iCall Psychosocial Helpline
Tel: +91 22 2556 3291 (Monday to Saturday, 10 am to 10 pm)
Email: icall@tiss.edu
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