Need to talk to someone?
If things feel heavy right now, you don't have to handle it on your own. Talking to someone can help, whether it's about gaming, sleep, school, work, a relationship, or something you can't name yet.
Find a free, confidential helpline in your country:
findahelpline.com (opens in a new tab)An independent directory of helplines around the world. You can filter by topic and by how you'd like to reach them: phone, text or chat.
In India
- Tele-MANAS, the national mental health helpline: call 14416 or 1800-89-14416. Free (Ministry of Health (opens in a new tab)).
- Drug and alcohol de-addiction helpline: call 14446, a free government line for counselling and referral (PIB (opens in a new tab)).
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call your local emergency number now.
Other good first steps
- Tell one person you trust how you're actually doing. A friend, a family member, a teammate.
- If gaming feels out of your control, a doctor or school counsellor is a good, judgement-free place to start.
- For alcohol or drugs, talk to a doctor or a helpline about how to cut down or stop safely. The urge surfing tool can help you wait out a craving, but it isn't treatment.
- Take care of the basics tonight: water, food, and some sleep. The wind-down can help.
The tools on this site are for everyday wellbeing. They aren't a substitute for professional support.