Topics on this page
- Depression
- Suicidal thoughts
- Self-harm
- Hopelessness
- Inner emptiness
- Severe overwhelm
Depression & mental health crisis
You are not alone. Help is available.
You are not alone
What you are feeling may be overwhelming. You do not have to face it alone. Accepting help is a sign of strength.
How this page can help
Find guidance for immediate danger, suicidal thoughts, self-harm and the next steps toward professional support.
Quick access
Immediate danger
For immediate danger, use the emergency numbers shown here. If the situation is not acute, contact medical, psychological or psychiatric services or a local crisis service.
If you are having suicidal thoughts
Try not to stay alone. Tell someone you trust what is happening. If you cannot keep yourself safe, contact emergency services immediately or go to a psychiatric emergency department.
If you want to hurt yourself or have already done so
Take the urge seriously and seek support. Move to a safer place and try not to stay alone. For serious injuries or immediate danger, get medical help or call emergency services now.
If it is not an emergency
You still deserve support even when there is no immediate danger. A doctor, psychotherapist, local crisis service, community mental health service or psychiatric clinic can be a place to start.
If you want to help someone else
Take talk of suicide or self-harm seriously, listen calmly without judging and help the person reach professional support. If there is immediate danger, call emergency services.
Direct help in Germany
TelefonSeelsorge
Germany
Germany
TelefonSeelsorge
For whom: Anyone in a mental health crisis
Other numbers / contacts
Germany
⏰ Day and night
✓ free of charge; anonymous
🌐 German
💬 Contact options: Telephone; chat; email
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✓ Checked: 02.08.2026
Important information
WORLDWIDE HELP is not an emergency service or crisis hotline and does not replace medical, psychological, therapeutic, social or legal advice.