10/10/2022
Today is World Mental Health Day.
Remember to check in on your loved ones, family and friends, your colleagues at work and down at the track, or even that stranger in the street.
There's already so much uncertainty going on in this world today and a lot of people are suffering in silence, you can be the difference in helping someone's life with that quick
phone call, or a chat in the coffee shop, on your lunch break, at school or college, or in the gym, where ever it may be you just never know
who may need that chat or just someone to listen to.
And not only to check in on the ones who seem down or a little off, check in on the ones who are being loud and
bubbly and posting their best life on social media, I can speak from experience it's becomes easier over time to put on a different mask to the outside world and around loved ones and tell everyone you're fine and ok when you're not.
If you are struggling remember this it's ok not to feel great or feel down this is very normal we are not going to be
100% everyday but if this becomes an ongoing thing, speak to your loved ones and friends or if need be seek
help see a doctor or therapist there is some amazing help out there and there is no shame getting the help or asking
for it.
It changed my life around speaking to someone and getting help, it will change yours too.
Dark times don't last forever.
Anxiety UK
03444 775 774 (helpline)
07537 416 905 (text)
anxietyuk.org.uk
Advice and support for people living with anxiety.
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
bacp.co.uk
Professional body for talking therapy and counselling. Provides information and a list of accredited therapists.
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)
0800 58 58 58
thecalmzone.net
Provides listening services, information and support for anyone who needs to talk, including a web chat.
Cruse Bereavement Care
0808 808 1677
cruse.org.uk
Information and support after a bereavement.
Depression UK
depressionuk.org
Depression self-help organisation made up of individuals and local groups.
The National Association for People Abused in Childhood (NAPAC)
0808 801 0331
[email protected]
napac.org.uk
Supports adult survivors of any form of childhood abuse. Offers a helpline, email support and local services.
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)
nice.org.uk
Produces guidelines on best practice in healthcare.
National Childbirth Trust (NCT)
0300 330 0700
nct.org.uk
Provides information, support and classes for parents.
NHS UK
nhs.uk
Information about health problems and treatments, including details of local NHS services in England.
Papyrus HOPELINEUK
0800 068 41 41
07860039967 (text)
[email protected]
papyrus-uk.org
Confidential support for under-35s at risk of su***de and others who are concerned about them. Open daily from 9am–midnight.
Samaritans
116 123 (freephone)
[email protected]
Freepost SAMARITANS LETTERS
samaritans.org
Samaritans are open 24/7 for anyone who needs to talk. You can visit some Samaritans branches in person. Samaritans also have a Welsh Language Line on 0808 164 0123 (7pm–11pm every day).
Sane
sane.org.uk
Offers emotional support and information for anyone affected by mental health problems.
Togetherall
togetherall.com
Online mental health community (formerly called Big White Wall). Free in some areas through your GP, employer or university.
UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)
