1A. SUICIDE, DEATH AND DYING
At TamaTalk we have many members who are able to open up and talk about their problems, using the group to help sort things out. Normally, we don't mind this, however, we have to draw the line in regards to topics discussing
death, dying, suicide threats, cancer, abuse, etc. We have unfortunately, had a number of unpleasant experiences where members have faked their own or another member's death for the purposes of attention seeking. As a group, TamaTalker are very sympathetic individuals however, our trust has been abused a few too many times and we can no longer allow these topics to be posted.
We do care for you emotional, psychological and mental health but recommend that you discuss these issues with a responsible adult e.g. parent, friend, teacher, minister, counsellor, doctor, police or ambulance officer. They will be in a better position to provide you with the emotional and psychological support that you require.
Remember also there are a number of professional, ANONYMOUS & CONFIDENTIAL telephone and online counselling services available to you:
International Child Helpline - Global portal for all child help line's around the world. Just select your country to find out what help is available for you.
Kids Help Line Australia - Phone, email and chatroom counselling.
ChildLine UK - Phone counselling
Nineline USA - Phone, email and forum counselling
Kids Help Phone Canada - Telephone and forum counselling.
Most importantly, if you feel that you or someone else you know is in immediate life threatening danger, call your country's emergency phone number:
Australia 000
USA 911
UK 112 / 999
