Protocol A: Distress
Distress. Meltdown. Shutdown. The quiet protocol. Recovery and dignity.
- 01The Safety CharterRead this firstStart: The Safety Charter
- 02Recognising distressOpens after the CharterLocked
- 03What makes it worse: harms to avoidOpens after the CharterLocked
- 04The quiet protocol: what to doOpens after the CharterLocked
- 05After the meltdown: recovery and dignityOpens after the CharterLocked
Support while you read.
This material covers difficult territory. If you encounter content that surfaces personal distress, the framework's position is that you stop, attend to yourself, and use the support listed below before continuing.
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 000.
Lifeline 13 11 14. 24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention.
Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467. Free professional counselling for people affected by suicide.
1800RESPECT 1800 737 732. National sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling service. 24 hours.
13YARN 13 92 76. National crisis support line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. 24 hours.
Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636. Mental health support.
Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800. Counselling for young people aged 5 to 25.
This material is educational guidance only and does not constitute legal, HR, clinical, or regulatory advice.