Mental Health
We are living through challenging times, and whilst this has been difficult it has led to a greater awareness and understanding of mental health issues.
As difficult as the pandemic and lockdown were, they led to some surprising and unexpected outcomes. The wave of kindness and community spirit which came to the fore was a real positive, as so many people offered their time and goodwill to others. This also provided a forum to talk about mental health and the challenges that some people have to overcome every day. Whilst we have moved on, the lessons learned remain and we understand more about the importance of good mental health than ever before. When we talk about mental health and raise awareness, we are all part of the movement towards a kinder, more understanding and compassionate community.
We have compiled a list of wellbeing organisations and resources to raise awareness of the support that is available as we all become part of the solution together. Click on each of the links below to find out more about the services and resources on offer.
Every Mind Matters is an NHS resource providing information and advice on mental health and wellbeing. This informative website covers all aspects of your wellbeing and explains how you can help to look after your own mental health with the following information, tools and resources:
- The 'Catch it, Check it, Change it' method which helps you to deal with unhelpful thoughts.
- Bouncing Back from Life's Challenges.
- Improve your mental health with a simple test which you can use to create your own mind plan - tailored just for you.
Click HERE to go to their website.
The Mental Health Foundation is the UK's leading charity on mental health. Their website is packed with useful resources including guides which you can download for free on topics such as;
- How to Manage Fear and Anxiety
- How to Sleep Better
- Our Best Mental Health Tips
- How to Manage and Reduce Stress
- The Truth About Self Harm
- How to Look After Your Mental Health in Later Life
Click HERE to go their website which is packed with information on all aspects of health and wellbeing.
Rethink Mental Illness is a registered charity which provides a wide-range of support for people living with mental illness and those who care for them. They provide a wide-range of information and advice, run local peer support groups, and campaign on mental health and challenging discrimination.
They run an advice and information helpline (Freephone 0808 801 0525) which is normally open from 9.30am to 4pm, Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays. Their advisers provide practical advice and information on a variety of mental health topics. They are happy to receive Relay UK calls, and have a translation service called Language line. From January 2025, they will have a reduced team for a time. This means their opening hours might be affected for a while.
Click HERE to go to their website.
Mind - the charity for better mental health provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They believe that no-one should have to face a mental health problem alone and provide advice and support including a helpline charged at local rates.
Their website includes information on:
Types of Mental Health Problems
Tips for Everyday Living - Money, Work & More
Find Support through your Local Mind
Side-by-Side - an Online Community
Information for Young People Aged 11-18
Support & Services for Mental Health
Click HERE to go to their website.
The charity, Young Minds provides an excellent range of guidance and advice around mental health for children and young people who are experiencing anxiety and mental health issues. They also have information targeting parents and professionals working with young people. The information for children and young people is detailed, clear, and easy to follow. Their advice and guidance includes the following information and much more:
Your Guide to Getting Mental Health Support
Click HERE to go to their website.
Self Help UK has a comprehensive and easy-to-use searchable database of groups providing self help and peer support. If you want to find out what is happening in your area and what support is out there, click HERE to find out more.
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