Support · You Are Not Alone
Viewer Support
Some content on LiveTube may be distressing. Live news captures real events as they happen, and that can sometimes be difficult to watch. If you or someone you know has been affected by anything you have seen, help is available. You are not alone.
You are not aloneHow We Protect You
How LiveTube Supports Viewers
Every LiveTube passes through a professional newsroom with a 30-second safety delay before broadcast. Our editorial team reviews content in real time to protect viewers. But even verified news can be upsetting. The resources below are free, confidential and available right now.
Talk To Someone
UK Helplines
All free and confidential. Each card says who it is for, so you know exactly where to turn.
Samaritans
For anyone who needs to talk, whatever you are going through. You do not have to be suicidal to call.
samaritans.orgShout Crisis Text Line
For confidential support by text, if you would rather not talk on the phone.
giveusashout.orgMind Infoline
For information and support if you are experiencing a mental health problem.
mind.org.ukChildline
For children and young people to talk about anything that is worrying them.
childline.org.ukNSPCC Helpline
For adults who are worried about a child's safety or wellbeing.
nspcc.org.ukNHS Urgent Mental Health
For urgent mental health support, any time of day or night.
nhs.uk/mental-healthWherever You Are
International Support
If you are outside the UK, help is still available in your country.
Direct crisis lines by country
Look After Yourself
Tips for Looking After Yourself
A Quick Reset
Grounding in 60 seconds
If you feel overwhelmed, try grounding yourself in the room around you. Slowly name:
- 5 things you can see
- 4 things you can feel
- 3 things you can hear
- 2 things you can smell
- 1 slow breath, in for four, out for six
Also On LiveTube
See something that should not be live? Report it.
Anyone can flag a stream to the newsroom in seconds. Every report is reviewed, and it helps protect other viewers too.
On the website
Every video has a Report button. One click sends the stream to our team to review.
In the app
Tap the red flag on a video to Report the video and the LiveTuber, or choose Block and Report to do both at once.
For Our Reporters
For Reporters
If you are a LiveTube reporter and have witnessed or filmed a distressing event, your wellbeing matters too. Contact our editorial team or reach out to any of the helplines listed above. Reporting the news should never come at the cost of your mental health.
Contact LiveTube
If you have concerns about specific content on LiveTube, contact our team via our contact page or visit our Help Hub.
