Support for Distress After a Vipassana Retreat

Meditation can trigger intense psychological distress, including psychosis, suicidal thoughts, or unsafe behavior. If someone is at risk to themselves or others, immediate professional help and crisis resources are essential. This page provide many useful links.

Cheetah House is a nonprofit organization that supports individuals experiencing adverse psychological effects from meditation and other contemplative practices. It provides education, resources, and clinical guidance to promote informed consent and safer, individualized approaches to meditation.

Cheetah House is a nonprofit based in Providence, Rhode Island, that offers evidence-based support and resources for people struggling with adverse experiences related to meditation, contemplative practices, or participation in unhealthy spiritual communities.

It provides education, clinical consultations, support groups, and training for clinicians and meditation teachers to help individuals understand and recover from meditation-related difficulties.

This page provides urgent guidance and support options for people experiencing mental health difficulties, particularly those in crisis.

Find free, confidential 24/7 mental health support by text message. Crisis Text Line and its international partners provide immediate help in the US, UK, Canada and Ireland.

Samaritans is a UK charity offering free, confidential emotional support to anyone who is struggling to cope. Available 24/7, they provide a safe space to talk and be heard without judgement.