Help & Resources

Newshade can soften distressing news – but it doesn't replace professional support. If news regularly overwhelms you, or you're in crisis, here are free, confidential resources.

In an acute crisis

If you are in immediate danger or having thoughts of suicide, please contact one of these services or emergency services right away.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (USA)Call or text 988 – free, 24/7
Samaritans (UK & Ireland)116 123 – free, 24/7
Crisis Text Line (USA, UK, Canada)Text HOME to 741741 – free, 24/7
Lifeline (Australia)13 11 14 – free, 24/7

When news is stressful, without an acute crisis

A few things that help many people: set deliberate windows for news instead of an endless feed, use Newshade to soften the hardest content, talk to someone about it, and reach out to a doctor or therapist if the stress continues.