What should I do if I'm having a mental health crisis?

If you are in immediate danger, call your local emergency number (999 in the UK, 911 in the US, 000 in Australia). For non-emergency crisis support, contact a helpline — most are free, confidential, and available 24/7. In the US call or text 988, in the UK call Samaritans on 116 123, in Australia call Lifeline on 13 11 14.

Is there a health anxiety crisis helpline?

There is no helpline specifically for health anxiety, but general mental health crisis lines can help with anxiety crises. The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (US), Samaritans (UK), and Lifeline (AU) all support people experiencing severe anxiety. You can also text HOME to 741741 (Crisis Text Line) if you prefer texting.

Crisis support

If you or someone you know is struggling right now, help is available. These services are free, confidential, and available 24/7.

Crisis helplines

United Kingdom

Samaritans — call 116 123 (free, 24/7) or email jo@samaritans.org

NHS 111 — call 111 and select the mental health option

Mind — call 0300 123 3393 or visit mind.org.uk

CALM — call 0800 58 58 58 (5pm-midnight, every day) or visit thecalmzone.net

United States

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — call or text 988 (free, 24/7)

Crisis Text Line — text HOME to 741741

NAMI Helpline — call 1-800-950-6264 (Mon-Fri 10am-10pm ET)

Australia

Lifeline — call 13 11 14 (free, 24/7) or text 0477 13 11 14

Beyond Blue — call 1300 22 4636 (24/7)

Anywhere in the world

Find A Helpline — findahelpline.com — free helplines in your country, searchable by issue

OCD & anxiety specialist support

OCD Action — call 0300 636 5478 or visit ocdaction.org.uk

OCD-UK — call 0333 312 7890 or visit ocduk.org

TOP UK — visit topuk.org (self-help therapy groups for OCD and phobias)

Anxiety UK — call 0344 477 5774 (Mon-Fri)

No Panic — call 0300 772 9844 (anxiety disorders helpline)

IOCDF — iocdf.org (International OCD Foundation — US)

If it's health anxiety

If you're mid-spiral right now, try this before doing anything else:

1. Put your phone down. Close the tab you were Googling in.
2. Feet flat on the floor. Breathe in for 4, hold for 4, out for 6.
3. Name 5 things you can see around you.
4. Wait 20 minutes. The intensity will pass.

If you want to understand more about what's happening, read about what health anxiety is and what actually helps.

Condri is not a crisis service. We are a self-help app for health anxiety. The resources on this page are provided for your convenience — we are not affiliated with any of the services listed. If you are in immediate danger, always call your local emergency number.