Resources

In the United StatesCall 988 Text 988 Emergency: 911

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is free, confidential, and available 24/7. Chat at 988lifeline.org. Veterans: dial 988 then press 1. Outside the US, use your local emergency number or crisis line.

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Quick Reference: When to Get Help

Situation	What to do (United States)
Chest pain or pressure, severe trouble breathing, fainting, stroke signs (B.E. F.A.S.T.), sudden severe headache or confusion, possible overdose, suicide attempt	Call 911 now.
Thoughts of suicide, emotional crisis, or worry about someone	988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: call or text 988, or chat at 988lifeline.org. Veterans: dial 988 then press 1.
New, persistent, or worsening symptoms; sleep or appetite problems for weeks; medication questions; increased alcohol or drug use	Make an appointment with your doctor.
Grief that feels unbearable or hopeless for weeks; intrusive memories	A licensed mental health professional; grief support groups. SAMHSA National Helpline 1-800-662-4357 for referrals.
Outside the United States	Your local emergency number and national crisis line.

Sources and Further Reading

This program's content and practices are original to the Global Grief Network. The following sources are referenced by name. Consult them directly for current information.

Mostofsky, E., Maclure, M., Sherwood, J. B., Tofler, G. H., Muller, J. E., and Mittleman, M. A. Risk of acute myocardial infarction after the death of a significant person in one's life: the Determinants of Myocardial Infarction Onset Study. Circulation, 125(3), 2012.
Zaccaro, A., Piarulli, A., Laurino, M., Garbella, E., Menicucci, D., Neri, B., and Gemignani, A. How breath-control can change your life: a systematic review on psycho-physiological correlates of slow breathing. Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, 12, 2018.
Watson, N. F., Badr, M. S., Belenky, G., and colleagues (Consensus Conference Panel). Recommended amount of sleep for a healthy adult: a joint consensus statement of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and Sleep Research Society. Sleep, 38(6), 2015; also published in Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, 11(6), 2015.
American Heart Association. Is Broken Heart Syndrome Real? (heart.org), and heart attack warning signs (heart.org).
American Stroke Association. Stroke Symptoms and Warning Signs (stroke.org): B.E. F.A.S.T. warning signs of stroke.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (988lifeline.org).
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). National Helpline (samhsa.gov), 1-800-662-4357.