Suicidal thoughts

For suicidal thoughts, see psychiatrists first.

Thoughts about ending your life or harming yourself deserve help, whatever the cause. Tell someone you trust and seek professional support today.

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Go to hospital now

  • You may act on suicidal thoughts, cannot be sure you will stay safe, or have already seriously harmed yourself or taken an overdose: call 999 and stay with a trusted person
Call 999

Who to see: Psychiatrists

Get help from a mental-health doctor or hospital today, and tell a trusted person now. If you cannot stay safe or may act on the thoughts, go to emergency or call 999 immediately.

See a doctor today

  • Any thoughts of suicide or self-harm without the immediate-danger signs above: seek help today and tell someone you trust

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Which doctor should I see for suicidal thoughts (attohotta)?
See psychiatrists first. Get help from a mental-health doctor or hospital today, and tell a trusted person now. If you cannot stay safe or may act on the thoughts, go to emergency or call 999 immediately.
When should you go to hospital straight away?
You may act on suicidal thoughts, cannot be sure you will stay safe, or have already seriously harmed yourself or taken an overdose: call 999 and stay with a trusted person. Emergency number: 999.
Where can I find psychiatrists?
Most psychiatrists are listed in Dhaka (71), Cumilla (18), Sylhet (16), Chattogram (15), Pabna (13). Pick your district for chamber addresses. DhakaCumillaSylhetChattogramPabna

General information only, not a diagnosis. If you are worried, see a doctor.

Sources: nhs.uk