Severe Depression Score: What to Do Right Now

Answered 14 September 2026 at 5:49 am PKT

A severe depression score means you deserve prompt support, especially if you feel unable to stay safe. This page explains immediate safety steps and how to connect with trusted people and professional crisis help in Pakistan.

I scored in the severe range on a depression self-check. What should I do right now to get help and stay safe?

A severe score means you should get support today, even if you cannot explain exactly what is happening. It is not a diagnosis, but it is enough reason not to deal with this alone.

Make the next few minutes safer

If you might hurt yourself, move near another person and ask someone you trust to stay with you now.
Ask them to keep medicines, weapons, sharp objects, ropes, or anything else you may use safely away from you.
If you have already harmed yourself, taken something, or may act soon, go to the nearest hospital emergency department with someone; do not drive yourself.

Get human help today

Tell someone plainly: “I scored in the severe range, and I need you to stay with me while I get help.”
Arrange an urgent appointment with a psychiatrist, clinical psychologist, or GP; our [Find a professional](/find-help) page can help. If you need crisis helplines, use [Get help](/get-help).

If you can, reply with just “safe” or “not safe.” If it is not safe, stay here and tell me what is happening right now.

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Last updated
7 October 2026

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