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Whatever brought you here — there's a path. Pick one.
You don't need a diagnosis to be here. Browse by what feels familiar. Every condition includes plain-language explanations, real techniques, and free support resources.
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Box breathing activates your parasympathetic nervous system, reducing anxiety in 60 seconds. Used by therapists, athletes, and military personnel worldwide.
Grounding brings you back to the present moment. Tap each item as you notice it. This pulls you out of anxiety or dissociation in real time.
A body scan brings awareness to physical sensations without judgment. Used in mindfulness-based therapy for depression and chronic pain.
Press Begin to start a 3-minute body scan.
A thought record is a core CBT tool. It helps you examine automatic thoughts and find more balanced perspectives. Used by therapists worldwide.
Mental health information should not be locked behind insurance, subscriptions, or language barriers. SEEN is built on one conviction: every person deserves to understand what's happening inside their own mind — in plain language, in their own language, at no cost, forever.
Three-quarters of the people who need mental health care on earth don't get it. Not because they don't want help — because help is expensive, unavailable in their language, written in clinical jargon, or stigmatized in their community. The highest-quality information is trapped behind paywalls, insurance networks, or medical training.
The people who need it most — the teenager up at 3am, the parent in a rural village, the uninsured worker, the person whose country's mental health budget is less than one percent of its GDP — are exactly the people the current system fails.
SEEN is an attempt to do one small, stubborn thing: put real, evidence-based mental health knowledge in the hands of anyone who can open a web browser. Forty-two conditions, plain language, translated into 130+ languages, readable offline, on a $50 phone with a spotty connection, in a refugee camp if that is where you are. No signup. No account. No cost. Not now. Not ever.
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SEEN grew out of a personal conviction — the idea that people who are suffering should not be invisible, that to be seen in your pain is the first step toward healing. That conviction is faith-informed for the founder, rooted in the image of salt that has not lost its taste and light that is not hidden under a basket (Matthew 5:13-16). But SEEN is not a ministry and does not proselytize. Every page is designed to be as useful to an atheist in Oslo as to a pastor in Lagos as to a Muslim teenager in Jakarta. The content is secular, clinical, and inclusive. If you are here for the information, that is all we want you to leave with.
SEEN is education, not treatment. It cannot replace a therapist, a psychiatrist, or a crisis counselor. It does not diagnose. It does not give personalized medical advice. If you are in crisis, please call or text a crisis line — we have linked one for your region at the top of the crisis page, and a worldwide directory at findahelpline.com.
If SEEN has been useful, the best thing you can do is share it with one person who might need it. The second best thing is to tell us what is broken or missing, at rickardo@seenintl.org. We read every note.
Choose the word that comes closest. You don't need to know what's wrong — just how it feels. This is not a diagnosis. It's a starting point.
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Anonymous first-person accounts from people who have lived with these conditions. Written in their own words. Reviewed for clinical accuracy and safe messaging compliance.
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There are two different kinds of plans for two different kinds of days. Pick the one that fits what you need right now — you can build both.
What do you notice in yourself when things are starting to get harder?
What coping strategies have worked for you in the past?
Two people in your life you can contact when things get hard.
A professional, clinic, or hotline you can contact if needed.
Real clinics, real people, real support. Many of these resources are free or use a sliding scale — meaning you pay what you can afford, including nothing.
Find the nearest free or low-cost clinic. Share your location for automatic results, or open the HRSA finder directly.
HRSA clinics accept uninsured patients and use sliding scale fees — you pay what you can afford, including nothing.
A space to leave one honest sentence. Anonymous. Disappears in 24 hours. Others can tap 💙 to say "I feel this" — or reply kindly. No likes. No followers. No algorithm. Just people being real with each other at 3am.
This is a wall, not a conversation. Your note stays for 24 hours, then disappears forever. No one knows who you are.
Say real things. Be honest. Be kind. Someone will read what you wrote. Write what you'd want to read.
What doesn't work here: crisis posts (please call 988 or text HOME to 741741 — we're not the right place for that and you deserve a real person), hate toward anyone, anything illegal, phone numbers, URLs, or trying to contact a specific person.
What works: one sentence of truth. "I'm tired." "Today was harder than yesterday." "I haven't told anyone I'm not okay." "I called my mom." Anything real.
Messages filter for crisis, hate, illegal content, URLs & phone numbers. 3 notes/day per device. Expires in 24 hours. Three independent reports auto-removes a note globally.
A 9-question self-screening for depression used by clinicians worldwide. Nothing you answer leaves this device. It is not a diagnosis — it is a starting point for a real conversation.
A 7-question self-screening for generalized anxiety. Used by GPs and therapists worldwide. Your answers never leave this device.
A 20-question self-screening for post-traumatic stress symptoms. Answering may bring up difficult feelings — you can stop any time. Nothing leaves this device.
Three clinically validated self-screenings used by doctors and therapists worldwide. Public domain — meaning free, forever, for everyone. Nothing you answer leaves this device. They are not diagnoses. They are starting points for a real conversation with a real person.
You showing up here means you're paying attention. That matters more than you know. This page is for you — the friend, partner, parent, sibling, coworker who noticed something is wrong. Here's what actually helps, what doesn't, and how to keep yourself okay while you help them.
No single sign proves something is wrong. But a cluster of changes that last more than two weeks — especially if they're a noticeable shift from the person's normal — is usually the real signal.
The goal isn't to fix them. It's to let them know you see them and they're not alone. That's it. That's the whole job.
Good opening lines:
If they tell you they're going to hurt themselves and ask you not to tell anyone — that's a promise you cannot keep and shouldn't try to. Say: "I love you too much to promise that. I'll be the one who tells — I'll do it gently, but I have to."
You cannot be the therapist, the parent, the crisis line, and the friend all at once. You will burn out. You are allowed to have limits. You are allowed to be sad about what they're going through.
You're not a therapist. You don't need to be. You're the trusted adult — and being a trusted adult is the single biggest mental-health protective factor research has ever found. This page gives you specific, age-banded things to do, things to say, and when to call a professional. Built for adults supporting children 12 and under.
Big feelings, named badly or not at all. Tantrums over small things. Fears that seem irrational to you (the dark, monsters, the vacuum cleaner). Asking the same question 40 times. Sudden separation anxiety even after a long stretch of independence. None of these mean something is wrong. Brains at this age can't yet self-regulate — that's a skill they're still building, with your help.
A cluster of these, lasting more than 2–3 weeks, in a way that's a real shift from the child's normal:
Instead of "You're fine, stop crying."
Try "That was really scary. I'm right here."
Instead of "There's nothing to be afraid of."
Try "Tell me about the scary part. I want to know."
Instead of "Why are you acting like this?"
Try "Your body looks like it has big feelings. Want to sit with me?"
Instead of "Big kids don't do that."
Try "Sometimes the feelings get really big. Let's breathe together."
School worries. Friendship drama that feels like the end of the world. Sudden body shame. Anger at unfairness. Lying to avoid trouble. Hiding feelings to seem grown-up. Asking hard questions about death, God, sex, divorce, war — sometimes at bedtime, when you're tired. This is them building a map of how the world works. The questions are healthy. So is the discomfort.
A cluster of these, lasting more than 2 weeks, that represents a clear change in the child:
Instead of "What's wrong with you?"
Try "Something feels different lately. I want to know what's going on for you."
Instead of "That's not a big deal."
Try "That sounds really hard. Tell me more."
Instead of "Why didn't you tell me?"
Try "Thank you for telling me. I'm glad I know."
If they say something scary — like "I wish I wasn't here" — don't panic, don't lecture, don't make it bigger than they did. Say: "That sounds really painful. I'm so glad you told me. Can you tell me more about that?" Then listen. Then call your pediatrician or a child therapist tomorrow.
Pulling away from parents — wanting privacy, eye-rolling, "leave me alone," picking the friend's opinion over yours. Mood swings, sometimes hourly. Body changes that embarrass them. First crushes, sometimes intense. Social-media awareness, comparison, FOMO. Big questions about identity, fairness, justice, who they are. This is the transition years. They're building a self that isn't yours. That's the developmental task, even when it hurts.
This is the age where serious mental health conditions often first show up. Don't dismiss "tween moodiness" as just hormones if it lasts and clusters. Watch for:
Don't open with "We need to talk." Kids this age clam up immediately. Instead, talk while doing something else: driving, cooking, walking, gaming.
Instead of "Snap out of it."
Try "You've seemed really down lately. I'm not going anywhere. When you're ready, I want to hear it."
Instead of "Why don't you just..."
Try "I don't know what this is like for you. Help me understand."
If they say something scary — like "sometimes I think about not being here" — stay calm. Say: "I'm so glad you told me. Are you having thoughts of hurting yourself or ending your life?" Yes, ask directly. Research is clear: asking doesn't plant the idea — it gives them permission to be honest. If yes: do not leave them alone. Call 988 together, or your child's pediatrician (they have crisis protocols), or take them to a children's hospital ER.
988 — Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Call or text 988. Free, 24/7, confidential. Trained counselors. They take calls from parents about kids of any age, including young children. They can help you decide whether to go to the ER, what to say to your child tonight, and how to make tomorrow safer.
Crisis Text Line — Text HOME to 741741. If calling feels impossible. You can text on behalf of your child. Counselors trained in youth crisis.
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline — 1-800-422-4453. 24/7, call or text. The focus is child abuse, neglect, and maltreatment — but their crisis counselors are trained in trauma-informed care, can talk through any child crisis, and refer to over 10,000 services nationally. Especially relevant if the crisis is connected to abuse or neglect.
The Trevor Project — 1-866-488-7386, text START to 678-678. 24/7 crisis support for LGBTQ+ youth. If your child is questioning or has come out, this team has the specific training to help. They don't turn anyone away based on age.
Your child's pediatrician. Call the after-hours line. Every pediatric practice has a crisis protocol. They will tell you what to do tonight and how to get in tomorrow.
Your nearest children's hospital ER. Most have a dedicated child psychiatric crisis team. They can do an assessment, decide on safety, and connect you to ongoing care.
Stay calm out loud. Your child reads your face. If you panic, they'll feel even less safe. Inside, you can feel whatever you feel.
Try: "I love you. I'm so glad you told me. We're going to figure this out together. You don't have to be alone with this. We're going to call someone who helps kids feel safer. I'm staying right here with you."
Don't promise it'll all be fine. Promise you'll be there and you're getting help. Those are promises you can keep.
Start with your child's pediatrician. They have referral networks and know the local landscape. This is faster than searching alone.
Check your insurance. Call the number on the back of the card and ask for "in-network child and adolescent therapists or psychologists." Get a list.
Online directories: Psychology Today's therapist finder (filter by "Child" and your insurance). Inclusive Therapists, Therapy for Black Girls, Therapy for Latinx, NQTTCN — for therapists from specific cultural backgrounds.
School counselor. They're not therapists, but they're a free, in-building resource who can support your child during the day and refer to outside care. One thing to know first: school counselors are mandatory reporters. If your child discloses abuse, neglect, or active suicidal intent, the counselor is required by law to escalate it (typically to child protective services or your pediatrician). That's a feature, not a bug — but it's worth knowing before that conversation.
If cost is a barrier: Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) charge sliding-scale fees, no insurance required. Find one at findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov. Many universities with PhD programs have low-cost clinics staffed by supervised graduate students.
Pediatrician. Can screen for depression and anxiety, rule out medical causes (thyroid, anemia, sleep disorders), prescribe basic medications (mostly SSRIs), and refer. Your starting point for almost everything.
Child therapist / psychologist. Does the actual talking work. PhDs (psychologists) can diagnose and do testing. Master's-level (LCSW, LPC, LMFT) do excellent therapy. Both are good.
Child psychiatrist. A medical doctor specializing in mental health for kids. They prescribe medication and monitor it. Usually only needed if your child needs ongoing meds or has a complex diagnosis. There's a national shortage — expect a wait. Your pediatrician can often manage SSRIs in the meantime.
SEEN is mental health education, not a substitute for professional care. Information on this page is general guidance for caregivers, not personalized medical or psychological advice. If something feels urgent, treat it as urgent. Your instincts as the adult who knows this child are usually right.
Fill-in templates for the conversations that are hard to start. Use them word-for-word. Change them. Just don't stay silent because you don't know what to say. Nothing here is sent anywhere — you can copy it, edit it, or throw it away.
This isn't analysis. It isn't diagnosis. It's just what you've been telling yourself, reflected back in your own data — which has never left your device and never will. You need at least 7 check-ins for anything to show up here.