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Immediate help Government-supported

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

988 Lifeline

Call, text, or chat with a crisis counselor in the United States, 24/7.

Immediate help Government-supported

9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline

9-8-8 Canada

Call or text 9-8-8 anywhere in Canada, 24/7.

Immediate help Nonprofit

Contact a Samaritan

Samaritans

Free, confidential listening support in the UK and Ireland.

Immediate help Nonprofit

Lifeline Australia

24/7 phone crisis support in Australia, plus text and online chat.

Immediate help Government-funded

1737: Need to talk?

Whakarongorau Aotearoa

Free, confidential 24/7 support by call or text in New Zealand.

Immediate help Directory

Find A Helpline

ThroughLine

Verified helplines by country and topic, including crisis, trauma, abuse, and substance use.

Immediate help International directory

Befrienders Worldwide Support Directory

Befrienders Worldwide

International directory of emotional-support and suicide-prevention centres in many countries.

Note: Local services, hours, and contact methods vary.

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Understand psychosis Government

Understanding Psychosis

National Institute of Mental Health

Clear overview of symptoms, causes, treatment, and recovery.

Find care / early psychosis Government

Early Serious Mental Illness Treatment Locator

SAMHSA

U.S. locator for coordinated specialty care and early psychosis programs.

Find care / early psychosis Academic network

EPINET clinics map

National Early Psychosis Intervention Network

Interactive U.S. map of participating early psychosis clinics.

Find care / early psychosis Government research

Early Psychosis Intervention Network

National Institute of Mental Health

National research and care network for early psychosis.

Find care / early psychosis Health service

OnTrackNY

New York State / Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene

Coordinated specialty care for young people with recent-onset psychosis in New York.

Find care / early psychosis Health network

Early Psychosis Intervention in British Columbia

Early Psychosis Intervention BC

Information and program finder for early psychosis services in British Columbia.

Find care / early psychosis Clinical network

Canadian Consortium for Early Intervention in Psychosis

EPI Canada

National early psychosis network and educational resources.

Find care / early psychosis Academic health service

Orygen

Youth mental health research, clinical guidance, and early psychosis resources.

Find care / early psychosis Health service

headspace Early Psychosis

headspace

Australian early-psychosis services for eligible young people, with multidisciplinary support and family involvement.

Note: Availability and eligibility vary by location.

Find care / early psychosis National health service

Early Intervention in Psychosis

NHS England

NHS overview of early-intervention-in-psychosis services and timely access to specialist multidisciplinary care.

Note: Service access routes differ across local NHS areas.

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AI and digital mental health Academic research

A Case of New-onset AI-associated Psychosis

PubMed

Peer-reviewed case report on psychosis emerging during immersive chatbot use.

Note: Early evidence; a case report cannot prove general causation.

AI and digital mental health Academic research

Delusional Experiences Emerging From AI Chatbot Interactions

PubMed

Clinical viewpoint on how chatbot interactions may shape or reinforce delusional experiences.

AI and digital mental health Academic research

Do generative AI chatbots increase psychosis risk?

PubMed Central

Review of potential risks, benefits, and unanswered research questions.

AI and digital mental health Academic research

Evaluation of LLM chatbot responses to psychotic content

PubMed Central

Research evaluating how chatbots respond to prompts containing psychotic content.

AI and digital mental health Academic research

Technological folie à deux

PubMed Central

Conceptual paper on feedback loops between AI systems and vulnerable users.

AI and digital mental health Professional framework

The App Evaluation Model

American Psychiatric Association

Framework for evaluating privacy, evidence, usability, and clinical fit of mental health apps.

AI and digital mental health Government

Technology and the future of mental health treatment

National Institute of Mental Health

Benefits, risks, privacy, and evidence questions for digital mental health tools.

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Family and supporters Nonprofit

Helping someone experiencing psychosis

Mind

Practical guidance for friends and family.

Family and supporters Nonprofit

Navigating a Mental Health Crisis

NAMI

De-escalation, warning signs, advocacy, and crisis planning.

Family and supporters Training nonprofit

LEAP Institute

Communication training focused on listening, empathy, agreement, and partnership.

Family and supporters Nonprofit

NAMI Family-to-Family

NAMI

Free education program for family, partners, and friends of people with mental health conditions.

Family and supporters Nonprofit

Supporting someone with a mental illness

Rethink Mental Illness

Advice on boundaries, independence, treatment, crisis planning, and caregiver wellbeing.

Family and supporters Health service

Supporting Someone Experiencing Delusions or Hallucinations

Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Practical NHS guidance on calm communication, emotional validation, boundaries, and seeking help.

Family and supporters Government

Coping Resources for Children and Families

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

A federal collection of family, child, young-adult, and caregiver mental-health resources.

Family and supporters Clinical guideline (PDF)

Mental Health First Aid Guidelines for Psychosis

Mental Health First Aid Australia

Downloadable consensus guidance on recognizing psychosis and offering first aid while arranging professional support.

Note: This is guidance for first aid, not a substitute for clinical assessment.

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Substances and medical causes Government

Delirium

MedlinePlus

Symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment of delirium.

Substances and medical causes Government

Delirium

National Institute on Aging

Information about sudden confusion and medical causes in older adults.

Substances and medical causes Government

Encephalitis

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke

Government medical overview of encephalitis.

Substances and medical causes Nonprofit

Autoimmune Encephalitis Alliance

Information and support for autoimmune encephalitis, which can present with psychiatric symptoms.

Substances and medical causes Clinical service

Poison Control

America’s Poison Centers

Immediate expert guidance for possible poisoning or medication exposure in the United States.

Substances and medical causes Government

Drug safety communications

U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Official safety alerts for prescription and over-the-counter medicines.

Substances and medical causes Government safety program

MedWatch Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting

U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Official information for reporting serious medication and medical-product adverse events in the United States.

Note: Do not abruptly stop a prescribed medication unless emergency clinicians advise it; contact the prescriber or urgent care.

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Substances and medical causes Government guideline

First-episode psychosis and co-occurring substance use disorders

SAMHSA

Clinical guide to integrated treatment of psychosis and substance use.

Substances and medical causes Government research

Methamphetamine

National Institute on Drug Abuse

Research-based information on methamphetamine effects, including psychiatric risks.

Substances and medical causes Government research

Cannabis (marijuana)

National Institute on Drug Abuse

Research on cannabis effects and health risks.

Substances and medical causes Health service

Speed and amphetamines

Healthdirect Australia

Health effects and urgent-care information for amphetamine use.

Substances and medical causes Government

Drug use and addiction

MedlinePlus

Trusted medical information and treatment links.

Substances and medical causes Clinical service

Poison Control

America’s Poison Centers

Immediate expert guidance for possible poisoning or medication exposure in the United States.

Substances and medical causes Government

Drug safety communications

U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Official safety alerts for prescription and over-the-counter medicines.

Substances and medical causes Government safety program

MedWatch Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting

U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Official information for reporting serious medication and medical-product adverse events in the United States.

Note: Do not abruptly stop a prescribed medication unless emergency clinicians advise it; contact the prescriber or urgent care.

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Trauma, stalking, and digital safety Nonprofit

Stalking Prevention, Awareness & Resource Center

SPARC

Evidence-based stalking information, safety planning, and professional resources.

Trauma, stalking, and digital safety Nonprofit

Safety Net Project

NNEDV

Technology-safety planning for survivors of domestic violence, stalking, and abuse.

Trauma, stalking, and digital safety Nonprofit

National Domestic Violence Hotline

Confidential support and safety planning for relationship abuse in the United States.

Trauma, stalking, and digital safety Victim-support service

VictimConnect Resource Center

National Center for Victims of Crime

Confidential U.S. information and referrals for victims of crime, including stalking and technology-facilitated abuse.

Note: Use the site to confirm current phone, text, and chat availability.

Trauma, stalking, and digital safety Specialist helpline

National Stalking Helpline

Suzy Lamplugh Trust

Specialist UK information and support for people affected by stalking.

Note: Confirm current hours and contact options on the official page.

Trauma, stalking, and digital safety Shelter directory

ShelterSafe

Women’s Shelters Canada

Canada-wide map and information for locating shelters and domestic-violence support.

Note: Use a safer device when browsing could be monitored by an abusive person.

Trauma, stalking, and digital safety Government

Technology-facilitated abuse

eSafety Commissioner Australia

Digital safety information for domestic and family violence.

Trauma, stalking, and digital safety Nonprofit

Netsafe New Zealand

Netsafe

Online safety, harmful digital communications, and practical support.

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Understand psychosis Nonprofit

Psychosis

YoungMinds

Youth-focused information about psychosis and getting help.

Understand psychosis Health information

Psychosis: Information for Young People

headspace

Youth-focused explanation of psychosis, early warning signs, treatment, and ways to seek help.

Family and supporters Health information

Supporting a Young Person Experiencing Psychosis

headspace

Practical guidance for families and friends supporting a young person who may be experiencing psychosis.

Find care / early psychosis Health network

Foundry BC

Foundry

Integrated mental health, substance use, and social services for young people in British Columbia.

Immediate help Nonprofit

Kids Help Phone urgent help

Kids Help Phone

Phone, text, and online support for young people in Canada.

Immediate help Nonprofit

Kids Helpline

yourtown

Free 24/7 counselling for young people ages 5–25 in Australia.

Immediate help Nonprofit

Contact Childline

NSPCC Childline

Free, confidential support for children and young people in the UK.

Understand psychosis Government

Understanding a First Episode of Psychosis: Young Adult Get the Facts

SAMHSA

Plain-language fact sheet for young adults about first-episode psychosis, possible causes, treatment, and recovery.

Find care / early psychosis Government

Young Adults and Early Serious Mental Illness

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Federal information and resources for young adults experiencing early serious mental illness and the people supporting them.

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Peer support and recovery Peer support

NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group

NAMI

Free peer-led support groups for adults living with mental health conditions.

Peer support and recovery Peer support

Online support groups

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance

Peer-led support groups for depression and bipolar disorder.

Peer support and recovery Nonprofit network

Clubhouse International

Community-based support for social connection, work, education, and recovery.

Peer support and recovery Peer support

Recovery International

Peer-led cognitive-behavioural self-help groups for mental health recovery.

Peer support and recovery Peer support

SANE Forums

SANE Australia

Moderated online peer support for people with complex mental health issues and carers.

Peer support and recovery Peer support

Hearing Voices Network England

Hearing Voices Network

Peer support and information for people who hear voices.

Note: Peer support is not a substitute for urgent or clinical care.

Peer support and recovery Peer support

Hearing Voices Network USA

HVN USA

Peer-led groups for people who hear voices or have other unusual experiences.

Note: Peer support is not a substitute for urgent or clinical care.

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Clinical guidance and research Clinical guideline

Psychosis and schizophrenia in adults: prevention and management

NICE

Evidence-based clinical guideline for adults.

Clinical guidance and research Clinical guideline

APA Practice Guideline for the Treatment of Patients With Schizophrenia

American Psychiatric Association Publishing

Professional guideline covering medication and psychosocial treatment.

Clinical guidance and research Clinical guideline

Australian Clinical Guidelines for Early Psychosis

Orygen

Clinical guidance for early psychosis assessment and care.

Clinical guidance and research Government report

Coordinated Specialty Care for First Episode Psychosis

SAMHSA

Report on coordinated specialty care services and implementation.

Clinical guidance and research Intergovernmental guideline

mhGAP Intervention Guide

World Health Organization

Global evidence-based guidance for mental, neurological, and substance-use conditions.

Clinical guidance and research Professional network

IEPA Early Intervention in Mental Health

IEPA

International professional network focused on early intervention.

Clinical guidance and research Government research

RAISE-ing the Standard of Care for Schizophrenia

National Institute of Mental Health

NIMH overview of the expansion of coordinated specialty care for first-episode psychosis in the United States.

Clinical guidance and research Government research

Team-Based Treatment Is Better for First-Episode Psychosis

National Institute of Mental Health

Plain-language summary of research on coordinated, recovery-oriented team care for a first episode of psychosis.

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Substances and medical causes Government

Delirium

National Institute on Aging

Information about sudden confusion and medical causes in older adults.

Substances and medical causes Government

Alzheimer’s and dementia

National Institute on Aging

Evidence-based information about cognitive disorders.

Substances and medical causes Nonprofit

Lewy Body Dementia Association

Information, support, and clinical resources for Lewy body dementia.

Substances and medical causes Nonprofit

Hallucinations and delusions

Parkinson’s Foundation

Guidance on psychosis-related symptoms in Parkinson’s disease.

Substances and medical causes Nonprofit

Hallucinations

Alzheimer’s Association

Caregiver guidance for hallucinations and perception changes in dementia.

Trauma, stalking, and digital safety Government

Eldercare Locator

U.S. Administration for Community Living

Connects older adults and families with local services, including abuse resources.

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Conditions and causes Government

National Center for PTSD

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Evidence-based PTSD information for the public and professionals.

Conditions and causes Government

Post-traumatic stress disorder

National Institute of Mental Health

PTSD symptoms, treatment, and research.

Trauma, stalking, and digital safety Nonprofit

RAINN

Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network

Sexual assault support, hotline, and safety information in the United States.

Trauma, stalking, and digital safety Nonprofit

National Domestic Violence Hotline

Confidential support and safety planning for relationship abuse in the United States.

Trauma, stalking, and digital safety Nonprofit

Safety Net Project

NNEDV

Technology-safety planning for survivors of domestic violence, stalking, and abuse.

Trauma, stalking, and digital safety Government-funded

1800RESPECT

Australian Government / 1800RESPECT

National domestic, family, and sexual violence counselling and support.

Trauma, stalking, and digital safety Nonprofit

Refuge: get help now

Refuge

Domestic abuse support and safety guidance in the United Kingdom.

Trauma, stalking, and digital safety Victim-support service

VictimConnect Resource Center

National Center for Victims of Crime

Confidential U.S. information and referrals for victims of crime, including stalking and technology-facilitated abuse.

Note: Use the site to confirm current phone, text, and chat availability.

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Conditions and causes Health service

Postpartum psychosis

NHS

Urgent information about psychosis after childbirth.

Family and supporters Professional association

Postpartum Psychosis for Carers

Royal College of Psychiatrists

Guidance for partners and families on early signs, urgent action, treatment, communication, and recovery after postpartum psychosis.

Note: Postpartum psychosis is a psychiatric emergency.

Family and supporters Specialist nonprofit

Action on Postpartum Psychosis

Specialist information and peer support for people and families affected by postpartum psychosis.

Note: New or rapidly worsening postpartum psychosis symptoms need urgent medical assessment.

Find care / early psychosis Specialist nonprofit

Get Help for Perinatal Mental Health

Postpartum Support International

International and U.S. pathways to perinatal mental-health support, provider directories, and peer resources.

Note: Use emergency services for immediate danger or rapidly developing postpartum psychosis symptoms.

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Urgent and crisis help

First episode and early-psychosis care

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Family and supporter starter pack

Medical and neurological causes

Substances, medications, and withdrawal

Stalking, abuse, and digital safety

Young people and families

Peer support and recovery

Clinical and professional resources

Older adults, delirium, and dementia

Trauma, dissociation, and recovery

Pregnancy, postpartum, and perinatal support

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