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.

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.

Samaritans
Call 116 123 (free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week)
Whatever you are going through, Samaritans are here to listen. You do not have to be suicidal to call.
samaritans.org

Mind Infoline
Call 0300 123 3393 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm)
Information and support for anyone experiencing a mental health problem.
mind.org.uk

Shout Crisis Text Line
Text SHOUT to 85258 (free, 24/7)
Confidential text-based support if you prefer not to talk on the phone.
giveusashout.org

Childline
Call 0800 1111 (free, under 19s)
A safe space for children and young people to talk about anything that is worrying them.
childline.org.uk

NSPCC Helpline
Call 0808 800 5000 (Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm)
For adults concerned about a child’s safety or wellbeing.
nspcc.org.uk

NHS Urgent Mental Health Support
Call 111 and select the mental health option
Available 24 hours a day for urgent mental health support in England.
nhs.uk/mental-health

If you are outside the UK, help is still available in your country.

Find a Helpline
Search by country to find free, confidential support near you.
findahelpline.com

Befrienders Worldwide
Emotional support centres in 32 countries.
befrienders.org

International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP)
Directory of crisis centres worldwide.
iasp.info/crisis-centres-helplines

Key international numbers:

United States and Canada: Call or text 988 (Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, 24/7)
Germany: 0800 111 0 111 (Telefonseelsorge, 24/7, free)
Spain: 024 (Linea de Atencion a la Conducta Suicida, 24/7)
France: 3114 (National Suicide Prevention, 24/7)
Japan: 0120-783-556 (Befrienders Tokyo)
South Korea: 109 (Korea Suicide Prevention Center, 24/7)
Australia: 13 11 14 (Lifeline, 24/7)
Russia: 8-800-2000-122 (free, 24/7)

Take a break. If content is upsetting, close the app and step away. You can always come back later.

Talk to someone. Whether it is a friend, family member or one of the helplines above, talking helps.

Limit your exposure. It is okay to set boundaries on how much live news you watch, especially during major events.

Check on others. If someone you know seems affected by something they have seen, ask how they are doing.

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.

If you have concerns about specific content on LiveTube, contact our team at support@livetube.tv or visit our Help Hub.