Think Mental Health Services
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.
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 ask your GP to refer you or refer yourself directly online.
Shout Text Service
You can also talk silently and anonymously by texting the word 'STW' to 85258. Shout offer free, confidential support by text message. Shout’s mental health professionals are available 24/7 and can help if you’re feeling stressed, isolated or low.
Telephone number: 85258. Find out more here.
Urgent Mental Health Support
If you are experiencing significant emotional or mental distress, help is available 24 hours a day.
Call NHS 111 and select the mental health option (option 2) if you are:
- Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, fear or worry
- Hearing or seeing things that others do not
- Thinking about harming yourself
- Struggling to cope with day-to-day life
- Withdrawing from family, friends or people around you
When you call NHS 111 mental health support, a trained mental health professional will:
- Listen to your concerns
- Assess your needs
- Offer advice and support
- Connect you with local services if needed
If someone's life is at immediate risk, call 999 or go to A&E.
