Problem: Article: By using a suicide prevention chat line, you can talk to someone who's trained to help you in whatever way you need, at no cost to you. When you start having suicidal or self-harming thoughts, take a deep breath and close your eyes to calm yourself. Go online and search for "suicide prevention chat lines." You can click on the first link that comes up, or look for one that's specialized to your needs. Check the hours to make sure it's currently open, or use a 24/7 chat line for immediate help. Some chat lines to use include: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, available 24/7: chat at https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/ or call 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Crisis Text Line to talk to someone over text: message 741741 in the US, 686868 if you're in Canada, or 85258 in the UK. Visit https://www.crisistextline.org for more information. The Trevor Project, for LGBTQ+ youth: chat at https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help-now/#sm.000007ixbw4gv6fdvw0u5tmrcg5qb, call 1-866-488-7386, or text TREVOR to 1-202-304-1200. Veterans Crisis Line, for veterans: chat at https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/get-help/chat, call 1-800-273-8255, or text 838255. For international suicide prevention help, go to http://ibpf.org/resource/list-international-suicide-hotlines. Sometimes chat queues can fill up. If you need help now, call a hotline instead; they typically have more staff on-hand. You can also call if you have a bad Internet connection, or decide you want to talk to someone in person. Like the chat line, a suicide prevention hotline will be anonymous. You can also find another chat line to message on, if the one you tried is full. You can also look at resources on the chat line's website. Sometimes, reading about what you're going through can help you feel less alone and give you ways to help yourself right now. It might feel uncomfortable or scary to share these thoughts with someone you don't know, especially if you haven't opened up to anyone else about them. Remember that there's another person on the end of the chat, and they want to help you. Visualize them as someone calm, caring, and understanding, and try to describe your situation and feelings as best you can. Releasing these things can be difficult, but you may feel better once you do. You can go into as much or as little detail as you want to. Remember that no issue is too small to discuss if it's causing you to have suicidal thoughts. The chat line staff member might ask you questions about your situation, your feelings of depression or anxiety, and what supports you have in your life now. Try to answer them as honestly as possible so they can get the best possible help for you. The chat line staff is trained to take care of you and provide a safe, non-judgmental space. The questions they ask will help them support you as best they can. Remember that the session is anonymous, and that you're in control. You don't have to give them your name or any contact information if you don't want to. Once they learn a little more about what you're going through, the chat staff will go through their resources and suggest the ones they think will help you the most. It might be hard to concentrate when you're distressed or upset, but try to absorb as much as you can. Write down their suggestions, copy and paste them into a separate document, or take a screenshot of the chat to help you remember. Their recommendations will be geared towards keeping you safe right now, until you can get help for the long term. Chat lines are staffed by trained volunteers who choose to be there and want to help you. Don't worry about taking up their time or staying online for too long; take as much time as you need, until you feel more stable and have a safety plan in place. Give yourself the time and resources you need to feel safe. It's OK to take short breaks from the chat if you need to. Let the staff member know that you'll be back within a few minutes, and make sure to stick to the time you tell them. You're chatting with someone who cares about you and wants to help you. You may experiencing pain, depression, or a situation that seems impossible, but your life is still important and you still matter. Have faith that you are strong enough to get through this. If you don't feel safe or think you might still harm yourself after the chat, call the emergency services. They'll take you to a hospital where you can talk to a doctor or mental health professional and get the treatment you need. Talking to someone in-person or getting direct help can help you in a way the chat may not have been able to. Remember that you're reaching out for help and that there are many resources available to you. If one isn't enough, keep going until you find something that is.
Summary: Log onto an online chat that you feel comfortable with. Call a hotline if there's a wait time for the online chat. Open up about what you're going through, even if it's hard. Answer questions as honestly as you can. Be open to the staff's suggestions so you can help yourself. Talk for as long as you need to. Remember that you're not alone, and that your life matters. Call the emergency services if you still don't feel OK.

Problem: Article: Completing a successful project requires a significant amount of time and work, which means evaluating your priorities and planning your course of action. Schedule specific research time and plan daily, weekly, or monthly targets for your progress (e.g. completing a detailed project outline by the first week). Keep track of your schedule with a smartphone app such as Schedule Planner, a free iPhone app that organizes your tasks and deadlines. When looking up books, news articles, or websites, always look for the credentials of the author or creator of a text. Search for the name of the writer(s) to see if they have already been published, or cited in the work of others. Avoid anonymously-written text or any sensational writing that may be geared towards attracting readers rather than conveying facts. When researching a topic, check the date of publication of all of the reference materials that you use. Current information is always ideal, but it is imperative to find the most recent data in dynamic fields such as the sciences. Historical texts, on the other hand, would be an exception.
Summary: Make a project timeline. Use reliable sources. Find up to date material.

Problem: Article: Making suggestions to calm someone down may not be appropriate for someone who clearly doesn't want help; however, it can be appropriate if the angry person is seeking help in calming down. It can also help when conversation is not productive or is escalating and a break is warranted. Breathing deeply can be effective in regulating emotions. Give the person these instructions: Breathe in for a count of four, hold for a count of four, and exhale for a count of four. Make sure they are breathing with their diaphragm rather than with their chest. When the person breathes with their diaphragm, their belly extends out (they should be able to feel it with their hand). Do this as many times as necessary until the person starts feeling calmer. Tell the other person that they don't need to react right away. Counting can help put off angry feelings for the moment. Suggest that the other person gives themselves time to sort out feelings by counting to 10. Help the person take their mind off the anger by distracting them. You can tell a joke or watch a video. You can reassure the person that you care about their anger, but you can also say that it may be a good idea to change their focus for a few minutes to help them cool off. Removing the person from a situation will help them calm down. Suggest going for a walk, getting outdoors, or otherwise removing themselves from the situation.
Summary:
Assess the situation before making suggestions. Tell the person to take deep breaths. Ask the person to count to 10. Distract the person. Suggest taking a walk.