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Safety
Your safety matters
HelpFound and Nia are here to support your emotional wellbeing, but we are not a crisis or emergency service. Please use the resources below if you need urgent help.
Crisis support
If you need urgent help right now
Samaritans
116 123Free, confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for anyone in distress.
Crisis text line
Text SHOUT to 85258Free, confidential crisis support by text message, available 24/7.
PANDAS Foundation
0808 196 4382Free helpline for parents affected by perinatal mental illness, for you and those around you.
PAPYRUS (under 35)
0800 068 4141Support for young people under 35 experiencing thoughts of suicide.
Postpartum psychosis is a medical emergency
Postpartum psychosis is rare but serious, and it usually comes on quickly in the days or weeks after birth. Signs can include feeling very high or very low, racing thoughts, confusion, hearing or seeing things that are not there, or feeling out of touch with reality. If you or someone you know is experiencing this, treat it as an emergency: call 999 or go to your nearest A&E. You can also call NHS 111. For ongoing support and recovery, Action on Postpartum Psychosis offers help to families at app-network.org.
Important to understand
What Nia is and is not
Nia can help with
- Talking through how you're feeling
- Feeling less alone in the hard moments
- Helping you make sense of what's going on
- Thinking through options and next steps
- Signposting to professional support
Nia cannot help with
- Crisis or emergency situations
- Medical or psychiatric advice
- Diagnosis of any condition
- Prescribing or advising on medication
- Replacing therapy or professional care
Wellbeing tips
Looking after yourself
Talk to someone you trust
Sharing how you are feeling with a partner, friend or family member can make a real difference. You don't have to face things alone.
Reach out to your GP, midwife or health visitor
If you are struggling, any of them is a good first point of contact. They can refer you to perinatal mental health support and other services.
Use Nia alongside real-world support, not instead of it
Nia works best next to human support. If things feel serious, please reach out to a professional or someone you trust.
Take breaks when you need to
It is okay to step away from conversations and take time for yourself. Your wellbeing comes first.
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