Your wellbeing matters

Safety & Support

Guidelines for emotional wellbeing when using Senara.

Important to Know

Senara is not a replacement for professional mental health services. Our stories aim to increase literacy and awareness, not to diagnose, treat, or provide therapy.

If you are in immediate danger, please contact your local emergency services (911, 112, 999, etc.).

Indonesian Support Lines

Free, confidential support available 24/7.

24/7 Free

Sejiwa

Ministry of Health mental health counseling.

119 ext. 8

Website

Into The Light

Suicide prevention community.

intothelightid.org

Counseling

Yayasan Pulih

Trauma and mental health counseling.

(021) 788-42580

Children

TePSA

Child & adolescent social services.

1500-771

Women

Komnas Perempuan

Support for women experiencing violence.

(021) 390-3963

When to Seek Help

Reading stories about sensitive topics can trigger strong feelings. This is normal. But there are times when you need professional support.

Seek help immediately if you:

Have thoughts of hurting yourself or others
Feel extremely overwhelmed and can't cope alone
Experience drastic changes in sleep, eating, or daily activities
Feel isolated with no one to talk to
Use alcohol or other substances to cope
Feel the story you read is too heavy and affects your daily life

There is nothing wrong with asking for help. It's a sign of strength, not weakness.

Tips for Reading Sensitive Stories

Some stories cover topics that may be heavy for some people. Here are tips to protect your emotional wellbeing:

Stop anytime. If a story feels too heavy, pause, take a break, or stop entirely.

Read content warnings. Each story with sensitive topics has a warning at the beginning.

Prepare yourself. Choose a comfortable time and place. Avoid reading when very tired.

Talk to someone. Share your feelings with a friend, family member, or someone you trust.

Try grounding. Breathe deeply. Notice 5 things you see, 4 you touch, 3 you hear.

Reflect by writing. Journaling after reading can help process feelings and thoughts.

For Parents & Educators

If you want to use Senara for children or students:

Preview stories first. Read the story yourself before recommending it.

Supervise and discuss. Accompany the child and discuss together afterward.

Check age labels. Each story has an age recommendation (e.g., 13+).

International Resources

Global crisis support services:

You're Not Alone

Whatever you're going through, there are people who care and are ready to help.

Found harmful content on Senara? Please contact us.