Saturday, September 17, 2016

How To Effectively Manage A Depression Hotline

By Dennis Sullivan


Depression is one thing that cause troubles to a person, to his families and colleagues. It drives people crazy, make them hostile and ending up their lives. Before such condition worsens, its important that patients are mentally and emotionally treated. In that regard, they will likely overcome their problems without resorting to inflicting harms to themselves or suicidal acts.

Some institutions have figured out a way to handle special cases that involved attempted suicidal acts. There are professionals and certain agencies that handle depression hotline. If you are someone who has this kind of job and wishes to help people, there are things you can do in your own ways. Here are few important reminders you must keep in mind.

Be calm, non judgmental and a sympathetic person. After knowing the concerns of a specific caller, you must listen attentively to what he says. Try to prevent saying things that can aggravate things. Before making judgments, listen attentively first. In giving your advice, think of its effect to the person. Finally, be more calm every time you handle such kind of situation.

Arguments should not be considered. If you argue to a person on the line, chances are he might do things which could risk his life. Once he shows sign of losing patience and control, do acts that will make him return to his senses. Typically, depressed individuals basically need someone who would listen to what they say. Thus, its important to be very careful on what to say.

Provide some hopes. Reassure that aid is available and that suicidal acts are only temporary. Let people know that life is so much important to be taken immediately. Offer some nice suggestions that will help remain their composure. Make sure that they keeps on talking to you and never lose your connection to them lest they wont cause any troubles to themselves.

Try not to act shocked. While being shocked is a normal thing, its not something to be clearly emphasized especially to a troubled individual. Rather than being surprised, calm your voice. Dont lecture on the value of life and say that suicidal is wrong although its true. Always stay composed so you wont put fuel to the fire otherwise you might be the one to blame someday.

Take them seriously. The people who are experiencing depression are seriously leading a troubled life. They want someone who will listen attentively to what they say. In fact, they need to be taken seriously. If you laugh or make fun of their situations, they might lose all hope and eventually give up. An attempt to take suicidal should not be taken too lightly.

Dont make promises concerning confidentiality. Contact the nearest medical agency or the families and friends of an individual before its too late. Ask for an immediate help practically when you think that his situation is now into a serious level.

In working with this hotline, its utterly vital to remain serious. If there is an emergency, then take the proper actions. More importantly, never let any situation to turn uncontrollable or else you might not be able to help someone consequently providing an ineffective service.




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