Psychological complaints
More than 4 out of 10 Dutch people experience psychological complaints in their lives. Examples include somberness, insecurity or having trouble dealing with the loss of someone (grief). So it is not strange if you (or someone close to you) suffers from this. Good help or insight into the problems can often help.
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Help with psychological complaints
Are you feeling depressed, overtired, stressed or scared? Talk about it with your partner, family or friends. Or see your family doctor. The family doctor can refer you to the help that is right for you. It can also help to have contact with peers. These are people who feel the same as you. Ask your doctor if there are any self-help groups. You can join these. Or ask the doctor to talk to the primary care physician. Often you can be helped more quickly here. There is also more time to discuss your symptoms. And to make a plan together to help you further.
Anonymous help
Would you prefer to be helped without it being known that it is you? Contact MIND Korrelatie. Here you can ask questions about psychological complaints via Whatsapp. Online information and treatments can also be found at Color Your Life and Coping with Depression.
Would you like to talk to someone right away? Then call the Listening Line. You can do this 24 hours a day. More information can be found at deluisterlijn.nl.
Call the Listening Line: 0900 0767
Psychological complaints in your environment
Is there someone close to you with mental illness? Labyrinth In Perspective and Neighbors in Power are there for family members of people with mental health problems. You can get help and information about online peer contact and discussion groups here.
Depression
Everyone feels cheerful or good one day and gloomy the next. Sadness or gloom can be normal if something unpleasant has happened. We speak of depression only when you are very gloomy for at least two weeks, don't feel like anything or can no longer enjoy ordinary things. Gloominess is then no longer "normal" and it disrupts your life. For example, you get sleeping problems, have little energy, have difficulty concentrating or think about death more and more often. The heavier (worse) the depression is, the more symptoms there are.
Quick help
Need to talk to someone as soon as possible? Call your primary care physician. Or call the Pandora Depression Line. You can tell your story and get counseling; check out Pandora Foundation for more information. At The Listening Line you can get help day or night by phone, email or chat. Contact MIND Korrelatie for help with psychological complaints. The website lists where to go for help.
Call the Pandora Depression Line: 0900 612 00 90
Thinking about suicide
Are you thinking about suicide? It is often difficult to talk about this. Do so anyway. Contact your family doctor or a psychologist. You can also contact 113 Suicide Prevention for help, telephone 0900 0113. On the website 113 Suicide Prevention you can chat and follow therapy. You will also find information and stories of people who feel the same as you, which can help.
The website Coping with Depression provides more information about depression and various support organizations.
Dealing with loss
Everyone faces loss in their lives. This can have major consequences. Dealing with loss is called grieving. People often think of coping with the loss of a loved one. But it can also be about losing a job, divorce, illness, or losing a pet. When grieving, you may be sad, feel empty inside, and everyday things may be less important to you. Perhaps you are confused, or don't feel like doing anything anymore. If you can't manage loss alone, it's a good idea to seek help.
Ask for help
Ask neighbors, friends or family for help or seek contact with other people who are alone. Sometimes it can help to talk to a minister, pastor or imam. Maybe a self-help group is for you, where you meet people who have been through the same thing as you.
On the website of the National Support Center for Loss (LSV) you will find addresses where you can go for support. For online self-help, visit Grief Support.
Psychological complaints
Do you have psychological symptoms due to loss? Contact MIND Korrelatie. The website has an overview of where you can go for help. You can also read here stories of experience and information about psychological complaints: mindkorrelatie.nl. Would you rather talk to a counselor? Then go to your family doctor. He or she can refer you to a practitioner or psychologist.
Tip
Often it also helps to stay active. Engage in sports, find a hobby or volunteer as a distraction.
Independent living with mental illness
Is independent living becoming too hard for you because you have mental health issues? Can you no longer take good care of yourself? Read atIndependent living how you can be helped.
Do you have problems managing money and financial administration? Look for help at Money matters.