AFYA VERIFY · Mental Health
Get reliable information and safe next steps for mental health.
AFYA VERIFY offers reviewed health education, guidance on next steps and care referrals. It does not diagnose or provide treatment.
01 · Check information
Ask a mental health question
Enter a mental health question or something you heard. Responses are for education and safety guidance.
Do not include a patient's name or private medical information.
02 · Safety first
I need help now
Your answer stays on your device; it is not sent or stored.
Are you in immediate danger, thinking of harming yourself or someone else, severely confused, or unable to stay safe?
Seek emergency help now
- Do not stay alone; stay with someone you trust.
- Move things you could use to harm yourself out of reach, if safe to do so.
- Go to the nearest health facility or seek emergency help immediately.
If you are not in immediate danger, you can start with someone you trust or a health facility. Seek emergency help if your situation changes.
Where can I start getting help? →We do not store this safety response. Do not put personal information in the question form.
Open mental health emergency guidance →03 · Find appropriate care
Where can I start getting help?
This is care navigation, not a diagnosis.
- Community and familyTalk to someone you trust who can support your next step.
- Primary healthcare facilityTell a health worker what is happening and ask about appropriate care or referral.
- Counsellor or mental health specialistSeek qualified support for assessment and further care.
- Emergency careIf there are danger signs or you cannot stay safe, go to a health facility immediately.
This module provides education and care navigation only. It does not provide diagnosis, prescriptions, psychotherapy or emergency response.