Crisis
A sudden life situation that overwhelms your usual coping mechanisms and causes intense distress.
What does Crisis mean?
A crisis is a life situation where your usual coping mechanisms aren't enough. A crisis can result from a sudden event (accident, death of a loved one, violence) or from prolonged strain. A crisis is a normal reaction to an abnormal situation.
If you need help now
- Emergency number: 112 (life-threatening situation)
- MIELI Crisis Helpline: 09 2525 0111 (in Finnish, 24/7)
- Swedish-language crisis line: 09 2525 0112 (Mon and Wed 16–20, Tue, Thu and Fri 9–13)
- Sekasin chat: sekasin.fi (ages 12–29)
What kind of help is available?
Crisis support is often available quickly: - Crisis phone and chat — immediate conversation support - Crisis therapy — short, targeted therapy for processing the crisis - Psychiatric emergency services — in serious situations
Recovery from a crisis
Recovery from a crisis takes time and is individual. In addition to professional help, what's important is: - Support from loved ones - Maintaining daily routines - Taking care of yourself - Time to recover — don't demand too much of yourself