Helplines in Zimbabwe.

Contact a hotline in Zimbabwe for help supporting a loved one with mental health problems.

It's normal to be concerned when it seems like someone you care about is not acting like their usual self. You may wonder whether they are struggling with their mental health. 1 helplines are available in Zimbabwe to offer you support and advice. Feel free to reach out if these signs seem familiar:

• They are seeing or hearing things that are not really there.
• They have started posting worrying content on social media.
• They seem irritable and their moods are unpredictable.
• They have suddenly lost or gained a lot of weight.
• They often complain of aches and pains that have no obvious cause.
• They have stopped caring about their physical appearance.
• They seem to have a “I don’t care” attitude.
• They are not keeping up with personal hygiene.

When someone you love opens up to you about difficult thoughts and feelings, not knowing how to respond is very normal. Yet it can make you feel helpless and cause you distress. Fortunately, there are lots of simple ways you can show your support.

If you feel alone in supporting a loved one through a crisis, then reaching out to a helpline volunteer in Zimbabwe could help. A helpline volunteer will offer you trusted advice on how to be there for the person you care about while looking after yourself at the same time.