Crisis support
Immediate help for a mental health emergency, such as suicidal thoughts or risk of harm. In India, Tele-MANAS provides free 24x7 support at 14416.
Category: Therapy and treatment
What is crisis support?
A mental health crisis includes active suicidal thoughts, intent to harm yourself or others, or losing touch with reality. It requires immediate human support, not self-help alone.
Key things to know
In India: Tele-MANAS at 14416 (free, 24x7, multiple languages), or the nearest hospital emergency department if there is immediate danger. Tell someone you trust; do not manage a crisis alone.
- A crisis: active suicidal thoughts, intent to harm, or losing touch with reality.
- India: Tele-MANAS 14416, free, 24x7, multiple languages.
- Immediate danger means the nearest hospital emergency department.
- Tell someone you trust; do not manage a crisis alone.
- AI companions, including SelfMind, are not crisis services.
What helps
AI companions, including SelfMind, are not crisis services. They can point you to resources, but a crisis needs trained human responders.
How SelfMind can help
SelfMind is an AI companion for everyday mental health support: a private place to talk through what you are feeling, in Hindi, English or Hinglish, at any hour. It is not therapy and not a crisis service; it works alongside professional care, never in place of it. You can try it free, no account needed.
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This entry is educational information, not medical advice, a diagnosis, or a treatment plan. For assessment and treatment, consult a qualified mental health professional. If you are in crisis, see our crisis resources. In India, Tele-MANAS is free at 14416, 24x7.