Helplines in Malta.

Have symptoms of trauma and PTSD? Contacting a hotline in Malta can help

If you have been through a traumatic experience affecting your life, know that you don’t have to go through it alone. Reach out to one of 3 helplines across Malta. If you aren’t sure if you have PTSD, then read through these common symptoms and see if you can relate:

• Being easily angered or upset
• Continued negative thoughts about a traumatic experience
• Overwhelming negative emotions such as guilt, shame, sadness and anxiety
• Intrusive thoughts about the traumatic event
• Feeling on edge and finding it difficult to relax
• Experiencing 'hypervigilance' or extreme alertness
• Physical sensations such as pain, trembling, sweating or nausea
• Flashbacks of a traumatic event

The thoughts and feelings linked to trauma and PTSD are all completely normal. It’s okay to feel whatever you feel – and you can do so without guilt or shame.

The symptoms of trauma and PTSD can become overwhelming. Assistance is available in Malta to help you unpack your experiences and begin making sense of them. You can feel seen, heard and understood through compassionate listening and support.

If you feel like you might need support with trauma and PTSD, try reaching out to a hotline in Malta. It's free and confidential.