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Suicidal Thoughts
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Life brings many challenges, and while we all develop ways to cope, sometimes they no longer feel enough. What does well-being mean to you, and what challenges are you facing?
Anxiety
Anxiety (like Health anxiety or social anxiety) is a type of fear for something that does not represent a real danger or risk. Nevertheless, in our brain the fear is real and it makes us respond in unexpected ways. ACT helps us first of all accept those responses, see them as normal
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Addiction
Addiction is rarely about seeking pleasure — it often begins as a way to escape pain. It is not a matter of weak willpower, but a coping response to deeper struggles. In counselling with Bart, you can gently explore that pain and, through self-compassion and ....
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If you’re having thoughts of ending your life, please reach out to one of the helplines below. In Hong Kong, trained listeners and counsellors are available to support you — in English as well as Chinese. Even if it feels like they can’t solve your problems, talking to someone who truly listens can bring relief and perhaps a glimmer of hope. You don’t have to face these thoughts alone.
Helplines in Hong Kong
Samaritans Hong Kong 📞 24-hour multilingual emotional support (English and Chinese) ☎️ 2896 0000
The Samaritans Befrienders Hong Kong (SBHK)📞 Support in Cantonese, English, and Mandarin ☎️ 2389 2222
Mind Hong Kong
🌐 Mental health information, resources, and non-crisis support(Online resources and referral information available)
Suicide Prevention Services📞 24-hour English-language crisis line ☎️ 2382 0000
If you’re worried that someone you care about might be thinking of ending their life, it can be hard to know what to do or say. The SafeTALK method offers simple, compassionate steps to help you respond with care and confidence. It’s built around four key actions — Tell, Ask, Listen, and KeepSafe.
You’re encouraged to tell someone when you notice signs of distress, ask directly and kindly about suicidal thoughts, listen with empathy and without judgement, and keep safe by connecting them to professional help and ongoing support. These conversations can feel difficult, but they can also be life-saving. You can learn more about the SafeTALK method at www.livingworks.net/safetalk
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