Signs of depression, and when to reach out for help
Common signs of depression in plain language, how it can look different in men, teens and older adults, and when to talk to a professional. Educational only.
Plain-language, stigma-free guides for everyday life in the age of AI. Education and peer support only, never a substitute for professional care.
US: call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or chat at 988lifeline.org. Sierra Leone: the Ministry of Health mental health line is toll-free on 5116. Anywhere else: findahelpline.com lists free, confidential lines by country. In immediate danger, call your local emergency number.
Common signs of depression in plain language, how it can look different in men, teens and older adults, and when to talk to a professional. Educational only.
Practical, calm ways to support a friend or family member with anxiety: what to say, what to avoid, and how to look after yourself too.
Where to find mental health support in Sierra Leone: the 5116 toll-free line, the Sierra Leone Psychiatric Teaching Hospital, PIH, and global options.
Where to find mental health support in Liberia: E.S. Grant Mental Health Hospital, county mental health clinicians, the Carter Center, and global helplines.
A calm guide for parents, teachers and young people on social media, AI chatbots and companions, and protecting youth mental health. Practical, not alarmist.
Signs of caregiver burnout and practical ways to cope when supporting a loved one with a mental or physical health condition, at home or from the diaspora.
Why loneliness affects health, how AI companions and feeds can help or hurt, and gentle, practical steps to rebuild real connection.
Worried AI will take your job, or already lost work? Calm, practical ways to cope with job-loss stress and automation anxiety, and where to find support.
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