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What Happens Next?

Once you have entered the site, you will be able to complete a self assessment with respect to Depression, General Psychological well-being, Trauma Related Events and Substance Abuse. You may chose to complete all the questionnaires or limit yourself to one or two depending on how you feel at the moment. You may return to the website more than once. Once you have completed an assessment scale you will be given immediate feedback on what your scores signify. Depending on these scores, you may be advised to contact your Employee Assistance Program, your preferred Medical Practitioner or other relevant health care professional.

It is important to note that this website is not meant to provide a comprehensive evaluation of your mental health. It is not a substitute for a more detailed face to face assessment with a mental health specialist. It is simply meant as a guide to help you assess how you are faring emotionally when far from home and in situations that may contain many dangers.

The self assessment includes the following topics:

  • A Demographic Sheet
  • Depression
  • General Psychological well-being
  • Trauma related emotional responses also known as Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Substance Abuse

Note: Every questionnaire, apart from the demographic sheet is optional. You can take the assessment more than once, although you should wait at least one month before doing so, unless there have been one or more events that may have affected your emotional wellbeing in the meantime.

Please remember that these questionnaires, while tried, tested and sensitive, may occasionally not detect some of the signs of psychological problems. It should therefore not be used as the only way to seek assistance if you are seriously concerned about your emotional wellbeing. If that is the case, you are also encouraged to reach out to your Employee Assistance Program, preferred Medical Practitioner or other relevant health care professional. But remember, Safety in Mind is an easy to use, useful first step that can guide you in this process.