September 2021
Let’s talk more about depression and suicidal thoughts…
Are you feeling helpless? Feel like you are drowning and things cannot get better? Feel like you don’t want to live anymore...
Depression can be a lonely place to be. If you are not already seeing a counselor, why not start now?
- Take a deep breath.
- Remember that someone is out there who can help you.
- You are not alone in this feeling.
- Reach out. Tell someone today.
You may feel like there is no solution to your problem. What does help is to start speaking about the problem. Even if you or your friend cannot see a solution to the concern... Speaking about it with your friend and/or a counselor can lighten your burden.
Suicidal thoughts may be due to a chemical imbalance in your brain. Only when these chemical levels become severely low will you encounter suicidal thoughts.
Now that you know depression and suicidal thoughts are chemical imbalances in your brain, it is important to know that intervention is an option. Seeking professional help will assist you in getting the right mental healthcare suited to you.
Sometimes it is only a matter of taking a combination of tablets or seeing a therapist. This can support you and your general mental well-being.
Feeling Depressed? - Video
Living with Depression - Video
Common Suicide Myths - Article
Five Warning Signs - Article
Suicide Prevention - Video
ACTIVE Suicide help-lines:
Dr Reddy's Help Line - 0800 21 22 23
Cipla 24hr Mental Health Helpline - 0800 456 789
Pharmadynamics Police &Trauma Line - 0800 20 50 26
Adcock/Ingram Depression and Anxiety Helpline - 0800 70 80 90
ADHD Helpline - 0800 55 44 33
Department of Social Development Substance Abuse Line 24hr helpline - 0800 12 13 14
or SMS 32312
Suicide Crisis Line - 0800 567 567
SADAG Mental Health Line - 011 234 4837
Akeso Psychiatric Response Unit 24 Hour - 0861 435 787
Cipla Whatsapp Chat Line (9 am-4 pm, 7 days a week) - 076 882 2775
Take a look at this video from the World Health Organisation (W.H.O):
Mental Health & Covid-19
Article from Mental Health.Gov: What is mental health?
Article from W.H.O.: Technical Guidance: Mental Health and Covid-19
Make an appointment to start the conversation:
Michelle Luscombe, Institutional Counselor (REG NR: IR: 10102 CCSA): https://bit.ly/asewellnesscounsellor
or
Christo Van Der Westhuizen, Psychologist/Coach (HPCSA Reg Number: PS0033847): asecounsellor.youcanbook.me
ASE WELLNESS has created a ‘quick, standard check-in’ survey for you to complete in your own time.
Click below to see how you are coping. Your answers will always remain confidential and anonymous.
General Student check-in: Click Here
General Staff check-in: Click Here
For those of you that are already booking your counseling sessions or may have booked in the past, see the below Survey suited for you (feel free to complete in addition to the above).
Wellness Survey: Click Here
EMERGENCY AFTER-HOURS CONTACT:
For a Suicide or Emergency help contact us on 0800 567 567 - WhatsApp 0768822775
or
ER 24 -Emergency Medical Care South Africa: 084124
The South African Depression And Anxiety Group (SADAG): Website
South African Federation for Mental Health: Website
