Sensitive content is acceptable on Prolific but we ask researchers to provide advance warning ahead of a study. However, we understand that for some participants, it can often bring up complex feelings that need to be addressed afterward.
If you’ve been affected by something that you’ve read or you’ve been triggered by content in a study, here are some resources for those based in the UK and the US that may help.
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UK suicide prevention support Samaritans Free, non-judgemental support by phone, online or letter. NHS https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/behaviours/help-for-suicidal-thoughts/ Where to get help from the National Health Service if you are having suicidal thoughts, and what to do if you are worried about someone else. Papyrus UK | Suicide Prevention Charity A UK charity for the prevention of young suicide (under 35) in the UK. |
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UK Anti-Racism Support The Red Card The UK’s leading anti-racism educational charity. StopHate UK Stop Hate UK is a leading national organisation working to challenge all forms of Hate Crime and discrimination, based on any aspect of an individual’s identity. Runnymeade Trust https://www.runnymedetrust.org/ The UK’s leading race equality think tank, evidence-based interventions to overcome racial inequality. |
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UK Bereavement Support At A Loss Cruse Provides one-to-one and other support to the bereaved organised through local branches - find your local branch number on the website. BEAD Project https://www.beadproject.org.uk/ For those bereaved through alcohol or drugs. |
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UK Domestic Abuse Support Rise Independent charity and refuge for those experiencing domestic abuse. National Domestic Abuse Helpline https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ Support led by women trained to assist those experiencing domestic abuse. Victim Support https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/ Help for those that are victims of crime; Victim Support can also help with those experiencing domestic abuse. |
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UK Sexual Abuse Support Rape Crisis https://rapecrisis.org.uk/get-help/want-to-talk/ For those currently in crisis and in need of immediate help. SARSAS Support for people affected by rape or any kind of sexual assault or abuse at any time in their lives. The Survivors Trust https://www.thesurvivorstrust.org/ National umbrella organisation for specialist rape and sexual abuse support services. |
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UK Addiction Support Talk to Frank Information and advice about drugs and addiction. GamStop The UK’s self-exclusion scheme for gambling addiction. Alcohol Change UK https://alcoholchange.org.uk/help-and-support/get-help-now Support for alcohol addiction and those in recovery. |
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UK Debt Support Step Change The UK's leading debt charity to get expert debt advice and fee-free debt management to help you tackle your debts. National Debtline Advice on managing debts, eviction support and budgeting. Citizens Advice https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/debt-and-money/help-with-debt/ Support with managing debts and organising your finances. |
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US suicide prevention support 998 Helpline A national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24/7 in the United States. I’m Alive A non-profit, worldwide 24/7, anonymous chatline to help anyone in crisis via instant messaging. Samaritans USA Free support, by phone or online for those in crisis. |
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US Anti-Racism Support NAACP National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Grassroots activism for civil rights and social justice. ACLU The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) seeks to ensure constitutional freedoms for every gender, race, and sexual orientation. KIND Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) protects immigrant children by providing legal and social services to children who have crossed the U.S. border by themselves. It strives to make sure that no child appears in court alone. |
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US Bereavement Support Grief in Common https://www.griefincommon.com/ Online grief supports that cover all bereavement areas. The Compassionate Friends https://www.compassionatefriends.org/find-support/online-communities/ Online support groups for those grieving the loss of a child. Heartbeat https://www.heartbeatsurvivorsaftersuicide.org/services Online support for those bereaved through suicide. |
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US Domestic Abuse Support The Hotline Phone call and text support for those experiencing domestic abuse. Offers crisis help and discretion in how this is implemented. NCADV National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, online resources and help for those experiencing domestic abuse. Life Wire National helpline for supporting those experiencing domestic abuse. |
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US Sexual Abuse Support RAINN National sexual assault helpline, free 24/7 confidential support. National Juman Trafficking Hotline https://humantraffickinghotline.org/en If you or someone you know is a victim of human trafficking, support can be found here. Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline Support for victims of child sexual abuse and those worried about someone else. |
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US Addiction Support Project Know https://projectknow.com/resources/alcohol-and-drug-rehab-hotlines/ A toll-free number for the specific purpose of providing confidential and anonymous information related to drug addiction, alcoholism and treatment. American Addiction Centres Helpful resources about addiction and treatment. National Council on Problem Gambling https://www.ncpgambling.org/help-treatment/national-helpline-1-800-522-4700/ A single national access point to local resources for those seeking help for a gambling problem. |
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US Debt Support America's Debt Help Organization, serving the public with thorough, accurate and accessible online information about personal finances. |
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Australia suicide prevention support Suicide prevention Australia https://www.suicidepreventionaust.org/ A national network for the suicide prevention sector. A clear, collective voice for suicide prevention. Lifeline Australia A national charity providing all Australians experiencing emotional distress with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services. Beyond Blue https://www.beyondblue.org.au/mental-health/suicide-prevention Free support and resources for those in crisis. |
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Australia Anti-Racism Support It Stops with Me https://itstopswithme.humanrights.gov.au/ A national campaign that provides tools and resources to help people and organisations learn about racism and take action to create change. Amnesty International https://www.amnesty.org.au/campaigns/anti-racism/ Amnesty International seek to establish equality for every gender, race, and sexual orientation. All Together Now https://alltogethernow.org.au/ An organisation seeking systemic and behavioural change, producing programs that create sustainable, long-term change helping in achieve a vision of a racially equitable Australia. |
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Australia Bereavement Support Online grief support that covers all bereavement areas. Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement. https://www.health.gov.au/contacts/australian-centre-for-grief-and-bereavement Online support groups. Australian grief resources https://www.caresearch.com.au/tabid/6668/Default.aspx Online support for those bereaved. |
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Australia Domestic Abuse Support ReachOut Australia https://au.reachout.com/articles/domestic-violence-support Phone call and text support for those experiencing domestic abuse. Offers crisis help and discretion in how this is implemented. Long list of different resources and help here across timezones. 1800 Respect https://www.1800respect.org.au/ National domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and resource help-centre. White Ribbon https://www.whiteribbon.org.au/helplines/ National resource for supporting those experiencing domestic abuse. |
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Australia Sexual Abuse Support Respect https://www.respect.gov.au/services/ National sexual assault helpline, free 24/7 confidential support. National Association of Services Against Sexual Violence https://www.nasasv.org.au/support-directory Huge list of resources and a directory for support in this area. Full stop Australia https://fullstop.org.au/get-help/our-services Support for victims of sexual abuse and those worried about someone else. |
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Australia Addiction Support Turning Point https://www.turningpoint.org.au/ Help and support for those struggling with addiction in Australia. Alcohol Think Again https://alcoholthinkagain.com.au/get-help Helpful resources about drug and alcohol addiction and treatment. Positive Choices https://positivechoices.org.au/information/where-to-get-help/ Resources and help for those struggling with addiction. |
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Australia Debt Support Department of Social Services Australia's governmental help for those in problem gambling or problematic debt situations. |
If you’ve come across something concerning in a study that you believe to be abusive, ethically or legally problematic, please contact our participant support team with the name of the study and researcher, and as much information as you feel able to provide: Participant Support Request Form.