Mental Health Resources

You are not alone. Help is available — please reach out.

1. Mental Health & Crisis Support

Suicide Prevention

9152987821 (Mon – Sat, 10 AM – 8 PM IST)

Addiction Support

1860-247-3000 (All India)

Mental Health Crisis (outside the hours above)

Call 102 (Ambulance) or 108 (Emergency).

Get help

Reach out to help@lowpill.com — we can point you to professional resources.
Crisis support: call the numbers above immediately.
Emergency: 102 or 108.

2. Counseling & Therapy

Your local government hospital usually has a psychiatry OPD.
Private therapists and clinical psychologists — many offer sliding-scale fees.
Online platforms: speak with a licensed therapist via video or chat.
Workplace EAP: many employers offer free counselling.
Student wellness centres: most universities have free counsellors.

3. Signs You Should Seek Help

Persistent low mood for more than two weeks.
Loss of interest in things you used to enjoy.
Sleep changes — insomnia or excessive sleeping.
Appetite or weight changes.
Difficulty concentrating or making decisions.
Feelings of hopelessness or worthlessness.
Increased anxiety, panic attacks or racing thoughts.
Thoughts of self-harm — please reach out immediately.
Substance use as coping.

4. Helping a Loved One

Listen without judging or trying to fix.
Ask directly — talking about suicide does not increase risk.
Take threats seriously.
Stay with the person if they are in crisis.
Help them contact a helpline or doctor.
Reduce access to means of harm (medicines, sharp objects).
Take care of yourself too — supporting someone is exhausting.

5. About Mental-Health Medication

Mental-health medications work — they save lives.
Take them exactly as prescribed.
Don't stop suddenly — speak to your psychiatrist first.
Side effects often reduce after a few weeks.
Combining therapy with medication is most effective.
Always tell every doctor you see about your mental-health medication.