If your country is not listed here or if the hotline is incorrect, please post on the thread so I can edit it!
This is not a suicide hotline per se. This is actually a much broader hotline from an organization named sensoor. Can call them for whatever would be troubling you.
The actual Dutch suicide hotline would be 09000113. They also have a website for if you'd prefer to chat rather than call, or are merely looking for further information (www.113.nl). Alternatively, people in the Netherlands can also direct themselves to their GP (Dutch: huisarts) or their on-call GP center during off-hours (Dutch: huisartsenpost).
Thank you so much for notifying me! I'll edit that in!
Thanks Chief,
I am a bit disappointed about the lack of replies and promotion for that thread but hopefully the jmods will forward our unanswered questions to the individuals. We'll see I guess.
First of all, let me just say, I love your name! It sounds Japanese and I absolutely love their culture!
Thank you so much for sharing with us! There's nothing wrong with seeing a counsellor or psychologist. Even my psychology tutor once recommended me to see a psychologist regarding a situation which scared me quite a bit, but I knew it wasn't anything major, it's just that a psychologist might help me understand my situation better.
Thanks for your reply! My character's name comes from the two kanji I used in the traditional spelling of my cat's name, "Suzuka" (which was unfortunately already taken of course, lol).
I'm really not active on the forums much but knowing there are people out there who care such as yourself makes me want to come back and interact more in the future. Admittedly after reading your reply, it caused me to reflect on those negative things that people said, and my lack of confidence that made me back out of getting help. I'll for sure be going to my GP with a strong will to get a referral.
Thanks for the support, Katy! Yeah, slightly dissappointed with the lack of response on the thread. I was so keen on hearing from the representatives! I'll try and update this thread on a daily basis with more information on Mental Disorders. Luckily, I've got a lecture next week about Psychological Disorders. But exam period is coming soon as well as assignment crunch time, so I can't invest too much time to RS.
ADHD is characterised by symptoms that involves the inability to remain focused at task, organising tasks, avoiding situations or tasks that requires effort and the ability to follow-through. It may include problems related to hyperactivity or impulsivity.
• ADHD is three times more common in boys than girls.
• ADHD is considered to be the most common mental disorder amongst children and is estimated to occur in 1 in 7 children in the US.
• 60% of children diagnosed with ADHD carry the symptoms into adulthood.
• Some adults may not be aware that they have ADHD and may have been misdiagnosed with other mental disorders or issues.
The primary symptom of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or a child’s development.
In order for an individual to be specified with ADHD, they must demonstrated a minimum 6 of the following symptoms;
Symptoms of Inattention
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• Often fails to remain closely attentive to details or often produces careless mistakes in work/school-related activities
• Often has challenges with maintaining attention in tasks/play activities
• Often fails to listen when spoken to directly
• Often fails to follow-through on instructions, or fails to accomplish duties or work
• Often demonstrates difficulties in organising tasks/activities
• Often avoids or is reluctant to be involved in activities that demand substantial amounts of mental effort
• Often loses things required for tasks/activities
• Often easily distracted by extraneous stimuli
• Often absent-minded in daily activities including those performed regularly or routinely
• Fidgety - with hands/feet or squirms in the seat
• Often leaves seat in classroom or in other situation where there is an expectation to remain seated
• Often runs/climbs excessively which is considered inappropriate but adults/adolescents may demonstrate less of this behaviour as more subjected to feelings of restlessness
• Often has challenges quietly playing or being involved in leisurely activities
• Often heavily energetic
• Often talks excessively
Impulsivity
• Often answers questions before it has even finished
• Faces challenges with waiting their turn
• Frequently interrupts or remains intrusive
These symptoms must have persisted for a minimum of 6 months and some of them need to have been exhibited as a child, 12 years old or younger. The symptoms are required to have been exhibited in two separate settings, such as at school and at home. Finally, the symptoms must demonstrate to cause a substantial impairment in social, academic or occupational functioning or relationships.