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CALM Guides

If you’re facing something tough like anxiety, depression, money worries or a break up, our guides have loads of practical advice and information to help you move forward.

Common issues

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Coping with Anxiety

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CALM’s guide to coping with suicidal thoughts

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Coping with persistent suicidal thoughts

Bereaved by suicide? We're here for you.

Relationship Breakdown

A-Z

Addiction can impact all areas of your life. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, this page has practical info and advice to help you move forward.

Coping with alcohol and drug issues

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Coping with anger issues

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Coping with Anxiety

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Coping with body image issues

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Coping with bullying

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Coping with depression

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Coping with gambling addiction

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Coping with Hearing Voices

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Coping with homelessness

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Coping with persistent suicidal thoughts

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Coping with racism

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Dealing with abuse

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Dealing with financial stress & money worries

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Dealing with grief

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Coping with Exam Stress

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Gender Identity

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Coping with loneliness

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Masturbation Worries

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CALM's guide to Neurodiversity

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OCD

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PTSD

Relationship Breakdown

Self-harm

Sexuality

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CALM’s guide to coping with suicidal thoughts

Bereaved by suicide? We're here for you.

Terminal illness

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Understanding Bipolar Disorder

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Understanding Eating Disorders

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Understanding Erectile Dysfunction

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Understanding hair loss

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Understanding Mental Health

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Support FAQs

CALM's professional helpline staff are available from 5pm to midnight every day. They can help you explore how you’re feeling and will talk things through without judgement. They'll give practical advice and suggestions to help you find a way to get help and feel better. Find out more about CALM's helpline here.

It can be difficult to know what to do if you’re worried that someone close to you is at risk of suicide. We’ve got loads of information and resources to help you be there for your friends, family and colleagues. Find ways to support here.

Yes. Our helpline is for anyone affected by suicide or suicidal thoughts. Our professional helpline team is equipped to talk to people from every gender identity.