PANIC ATTACKS – What are they, and how can we support someone who is having one?
Recognising and Understanding The Signs of Depression
Trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
This article has been written to give general background information about Trauma. Cyprus Samaritans can help by listening in confidence to anyone affected directly or indirectly by Trauma or PTSD.
Suicide
We offer exactly the same service and have been trained using the same methods and techniques as Samaritans in the UK. Talking about your problems can really help, why not give it a try call us on 8000 7773,or email us at confidential@cyprussamaritans.org
Sex & Relationship
The section below is taken from the UK Relate Website. While making many references to services that are only available in the UK, it contains some very helpful advice and guidance for people experiencing all types of relationship issues.
Self-injury / Self Harm
This article has been written to give general background information about Self Harm. Additional information can be accessed from web site links shown below. Cyprus Samaritans can help by listening in confidence to anyone affected directly or indirectly by Self Injury/Self Harm.
Mental health
This article has been written to give general background information about Mental Health. Additional information can be accessed from web site links shown below. Cyprus Samaritans can help by listening in confidence to anyone affected directly or indirectly by Mental Health Issues.
Gender Issue
This is a series of wide ranging issues, and for a lot of people causes them very little problem. However for others their sexual orientation and other peoples reactions to it, can cause a lot of stress and unhappiness. In Cyprus some attitudes to Gay people in particular, can be difficult, and although this is changing, problems in day to day life still remain.
Domestic Violence
This article has been written to give general background information about Domestic Violence. Additional information can be accessed from web site links shown below. Cyprus Samaritans can help by listening in confidence to anyone affected directly or indirectly by Domestic Violence. We cannot give advice but we can put you in touch with people who can help you.
Depression
This article has been written to give general background information about Depression. Additional information can be accessed from web site links shown below. Cyprus Samaritans can help by listening in confidence to anyone affected directly or indirectly by Depression. This can also help when you are faced with frightening thoughts about taking your own life.
Bereavement
This article has been written to give general background information about Bereavement. Additional information can be accessed from web site links shown below. Cyprus Samaritans can help by listening in confidence to anyone affected directly or indirectly by Bereavement and supporting them no matter how long or short the process.
Addiction
This article has been written to give general background information about Addiction. Additional information can be accessed from web site links shown below. Cyprus Samaritans can help by listening in confidence to anyone affected directly or indirectly by Addiction.
Cancer and Health issues
Being diagnosed with a serious illness, suffering with a terminal illness, or having to cope with the long term effects of a disabling mental or physical condition, can be one of the most stressful situations that we can find ourselves in.
Bullying
This article has been written to give general background information to Parents about Bullying. Additional information can be accessed from web site links shown below, particularly for children who are experiencing bullying. Cyprus Samaritans can help by listening in confidence to anyone affected directly or indirectly by Bullying (in Cyprus the law only allows us to take calls from people over 17).