If you require urgent mental health support,
please call 111 option 2 (NHS First Response Service)
Call Samaritans on 116 123 - Help is available, it's free to call, speak to someone today 24 hours https://www.samaritans.org/
Text SHOUT to 85258 24hours https://giveusashout.org/
Call Lifeline on 0808 808 21 21 11am-11pm https://lifecraft.org.uk/
See https://stopsuicidepledge.org/ for help for yourself or for someone else.
The Talking Therapies Service (previously called the Psychological Wellbeing Service, or IAPT)
You can refer yourself to this free NHS service directly at https://www.cpft.nhs.uk/talkingtherapies. You don't need a referral from your GP if you are age 17 or over.
You are welcome to discuss the bsst optons with a GP if you feel you need some more guidance about what is right for you.
Use the PHQ-9 (Patient Health Questionnaire-9) to assess your mood.
5 steps to mental wellbeing NHS
Keep Your Head brings together reliable information on mental health and wellbeing for children, young people and adults.
MIND aims to provide effective and accessible services to support those recovering from mental health challenges and promote positive wellbeing across our communities, while campaigning against stigma and discrimination
They are able to offer free counselling and group therapy for example for anxiety, and anger management
Referrals can be made by phone on 01223 311 320 or by email enquiries@cpslmind.org.uk
More resources:
Every Mind Matters - NHS Mental Health information
The Mental Health Foundation - charity with useful information
National Self Harm Network - support for those who self-harm and for their family and friends
No More Panic - all about panic, phobias, anxiety and OCD
Mood Gym - an interactive CBT-based tool, requires registration
Togetherall - community mental health support
Living Life to the Full - free and paid resources
Mind - national mental health charity information and support
