GENERAL INFO
Links and phone numbers throughout this site are live, tap to access.
HealthLine: What is emotional numbness?
Psychology Today: Depersonalisation: Why do you feel empty and numb?
Psych Central: I feel nothing: How to cope with emotional numbness
Newport Institute: What it means when you're feeling emotionally numb
Psych Central: Feeling empty? What it means and what to do
VeryWell Mind: What is emotional numbness?
SELF-HELP
Talk to your GP/doctor or contact Your Crew to
help you such as help you speak to your parents or get you to your doctor.
If you feel at immediate risk call 000
Call Kids Helpline 1800 551 800
Unity Point: A therapist explains why we shut down when flooded with big emotions
Sandstone Care: Emotional numbness: 7+ Ways to Stop Feeling Dead Inside
VeryWell Mind: Why do I feel empty inside?
Jed Foundation: How to deal with apathy and feeling numb
Marie Curie: Emotional numbness and grief: Why don't I feel anything?
FORUMS, TOOLS & VIDEOS
Mental Health Forum: Numbness
Crewing for or Helping Others
Sometimes, it can be hard to know what to do to support someone. You may feel stressed or scared you'll say the wrong thing.
Remember your main role as Crew or a supportive friend or family is to listen, acknowledge and communicate support. That can mean calling a professional service such as Kids Helpline or, in an emergency, calling 000 They can also guide you on what to do.
See How to Ask If Your Friend Is OK video
If you are under 18 years old, you can also reach out to an adult or your Crew to help you support someone.
See Professional and Urgent Help for a list of services with live phone numbers and links
See Pathways to Help
