Nothing on this site is a doctor or a crisis service. If you're in trouble right now, this page is the one that matters.

If your head is the problem

Feeling flat for weeks. Not enjoying anything. Anger from nowhere. Thoughts that the people around you would be better off without you. If that's you, talk to someone today. It's far more common in men your age than anyone admits, and the men who ask are the ones still here to tell the story.

• Australia: Lifeline 13 11 14
• New Zealand: call or text 1737
• United States and Canada: 988
• United Kingdom and Ireland: Samaritans 116 123
• Anywhere else: findahelpline.com lists the free line in your country

If your body is the problem

Chest pain or pressure, sudden weakness on one side, trouble speaking, a sudden severe headache, trouble breathing that's getting worse, or blacking out: call emergency services now. Australia 000. New Zealand 111. US and Canada 911. UK 999. Most of Europe 112. Don't drive yourself.