Think: Mental Health and Wellbeing

It's normal for your mental health and wellbeing to change throughout life. Looking after your mental health is just as important as looking after your physical health.

Need urgent mental health support?

If you need urgent help with your mental health, call NHS 111 and select the mental health option (option 2). Support is available 24 hours a day.

You can call for yourself or someone else. A trained mental health professional will listen to your concerns and help connect you get the right support.

If someone's life is at immediate risk, call 999 or go to A&E.

Looking after yourself

Small steps can make a big difference to your mental wellbeing. Things like staying connected with others, keeping active, taking time to relax and getting enough sleep can help improve your mood and help you cope with life's challenges.

The Every Mind Matters website provides free expert advice, practical tips and personalised support to help you look after your mental health and wellbeing.

NHS Talking Therapies

If you're feeling stressed, anxious, low or depressed, NHS Talking therapies can help.

You can refer yourself directly online, or speak to your GP about a referral.

Shout Text Service

If you'd prefer to talk by text, text 'STW' to 85258 for free, confidential support by text message. Shout’s mental health professionals are available 24 hours a day and can help if you’re feeling stressed, isolated or low.

Find out more about mental health support here.