While you're on medications to provide support, it would likely help you to have someone to talk to who can help you sort out your feelings and deal with the issues that are causing concern. I'm going to suggest you contact a national hotline that provides free and confidential assistance...
One of my patients, a talented engineer, had repeated severe bouts of depression. He had received multiple courses of medication over the course of his illness and had also gotten electroconvulsivetherapy(ECT). He had a loving wife and son and felt guilty burdening them with his illness...
Find the hotline or resource most appropriate for your friend and make sure they have it. 💙 In the US, those experiencing suicidal ideation can call or text 988 for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It's available 24 hours every day and is free and private. They also have a Life...
the National Suicide Prevention Hotline and Crisis Text Line which operate 24/7; Headspace, a popular mindfulness web-based application, is offering free membership to U.S.-based HCWs to help cope with stress and anxiety with resources for sleep, meditation, and movement exercises; the Accreditat...