Crisis & Immediate Support

• Befrienders Worldwide: Connects you to emotional support helplines in various countries.
• Crisis Text Line: (Global – primarily US/Canada/UK); Provides free, 24/7, confidential text-based mental health support.
• Mentally Aware Nigeria Initiative (MANI): (Nigeria Specific) A leading mental health advocacy and support organization in Nigeria, offering a crisis line.
  • Phone Number: 0800 800 2000 (MANI Crisis Line – Toll-free in Nigeria)
  • Website: Look for their “Emergency” or “Helpline” section
• Suicide Research and Prevention Initiative (SURPIN): (Nigeria Specific) Offers mental health support and crisis intervention.
  • Phone Numbers: 0909 991 6463, 0908 021 7555, 0903 440 0009, 07013811143, 08111909909
  • Website: Check their “Contact Us” or “Helpline” section
• She Writes Woman: Advocacy & support for womens’ mental health, Abuja
  • 24/7 toll-free helpline: 0800 800 2000
• The Olive Prime: Mental health services, Lagos & Abuja
• Synapse Services: Mental health and rehabilitation services, Lagos & Abuja

Mental Health & Therapy Directories

• International Therapist Directory: Global, particularly for expats/TCKs. Useful for those seeking therapists familiar with cross-cultural experiences.
• TherapyRoute.com: Global, including a strong presence in Nigeria; Offers a directory of psychologists, counsellors, and therapists.
  • Direct link to Nigeria therapists
• BetterHelp: Global, online therapy platforms which connects individuals with licensed therapists for online counseling (text, phone, video). Useful for accessibility, though costs vary.
• Therapy for Black Girls: US-based, virtual directory
• Open Path Collective: Affordable therapy options
• 7 Cups: Free emotional support chat rooms

Specialized Support (Grief, Trauma, Abuse)

• The Dougy Center: US-based resource for grieving children, teens, young adults, and their families. Offers resources and training internationally.
• National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): US-based sexual assault crisis center
• Women’s Aid: UK-based; Offers support for women experiencing domestic abuse, including emotional abuse.
• Women at Risk International Foundation (WARIF): (Nigeria Specific) A non-profit addressing sexual violence and human trafficking among women and girls in Nigeria.
  • Helpline: 0800-9210-0009 (Toll-free in Nigeria)
• Trauma-Informed Care Resource Library (Trauma Informed Oregon): While specific to Oregon, their resources on trauma-informed care principles and practices are widely applicable for global understanding.

Books

• Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily and Amelia Nagoski: This book provides a unique perspective on burnout, and a guide to understanding and addressing the physical impact of burnout. It explains how to complete the stress cycle and regain your energy.
• The Joy of Burnout: How the End of the World Can Be a New Beginning by Dina Glouberman
  A reflective book about transforming burnout into an opportunity for growth.
• Can’t Even: How Millennials Became the Burnout Generation by Anne Helen Petersen: Explores cultural and systemic factors contributing to burnout.
• The Vulnerable Humanitarian: Ending Burnout Culture in the Aid Sector by Gemma Houldey: Challenges the prevalence of stress and burnout culture within the aid sector, laying bare the issues of power, agency, security and wellbeing that continue to trouble organizations and staff.

Podcasts

• FRIED. The Burnout Podcast: Features stories from people who have burned out and come back to tell their tales.
• Alive and Well: For high achieving women ready to burnout proof their lives.
• Black Girl Burnout: Tailored for black women
• The Chronic Fatigue and Burnout Recovery Podcast: A functional medicine approach to recovery
• The Burnout Doctor Podcast: Designed to help health care professionals
• Decode Your Burnout (formerly Optimize Your Life): For high achievers who want to customize their burnout recovery
• The Burnout to Blessed Podcast: Helping women overcome burnout by finding their God-given purpose
• Finding Bliss after Burnout: Shares everything from health, wealth, happiness, mindset, manifestation and her own journey in finding bliss after burnout
• Unlocking Us with Brené Brown Episode: Burnout and How to Complete the Stress Cycle with Emily and Amelia Nagoski.
• Burnout with Connor Franta
• The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos Episode: Burnout and How to Beat It.
• The A-player Adventure Episode 2: Unveiling Burnout: Its Roots and Impact in the Modern Workplace

Articles & Blogs

• World Health Organization. Burn-out an “occupational phenomenon”: International Classification of Diseases
• Burnout: How to Spot It and What to Do by the Mayo Clinic
• The Mayo Clinic: Job Burnout
• Harvard Business Review: Beat Burnout
• HelpGuide: Preventing and Overcoming Burnout
• The Blissful Mind: Articles on self-care, stress management, and mental wellness.
• Tiny Buddha: Shares personal stories and advice on mental health and stress relief.
• Mindful.org: Focused on mindfulness as a tool to manage burnout and stress.
• The Nap Ministry: Promotes rest as resistance.
  

Online Tools & Resources

• Calm App: Offers guided meditations and sleep aids for stress relief.
• Headspace: Meditation and mindfulness app with stress-reducing exercises and sleep content.
• Insight Timer: Features a vast library of free guided meditations from various teachers, meditation timers, and community features.
• Smiling Mind: (Global, Australian-based, free) Developed by psychologists, offers mindfulness meditations for all ages.
• Mind Tools Stress Management Hub: Interactive resources for managing stress and avoiding burnout.

General Mental Wellness & Education

• Mind (UK-based, but globally relevant info): Provides extensive information on mental health conditions, treatments, and support.
• HelpGuide.org: A well-regarded non-profit resource offering evidence-based mental health and wellness information, including sections on burnout recovery.
• Greater Good Science Center (UC Berkeley): Explores the science of a meaningful life, including topics like compassion, resilience, and gratitude. Offers articles, videos, and podcasts.
• Self-Compassion.org (Kristin Neff): A leading resource for self-compassion research and practices, including guided meditations and exercises.

This list provides a starting point for your exploration of resources related to burnout. Remember to explore and find the resources that resonate most with you and your needs.

Note that this list is not exhaustive and is continuously being updated. Also, please check for the most up-to-date contact information on the organizations’ websites, as details can change.

Disclaimer: This information is for general knowledge and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. If you suspect you are experiencing burnout, consult with a qualified healthcare professional or mental health specialist for proper diagnosis and treatment.