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Having had issues in my past with Mental Health, I'd thought I'd do a quick post / thread so that people can use the numbers below if you are ever feeling like they are upset or don't know who to speak to. We are all here and my inbox is personally open to anyone who feels this way. Please see the number below if you'd prefer to talk to a professional who'll understand exactly how you feel and will have dealt with lots of other people who have similar issues.
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If you are at all concerned about your health or the health of a friend or relative you can contact your doctor or you may find useful information from one of the sources below.
If you need immediate help:
In an emergency:
- Call 999
- Go to your local A&E department
- Call NHS 111 (for when you need help but are not in immediate danger)
- Contact your GP and ask for an emergency appointment
- Contact the Samaritans (details below)
- Use the 'Shout' crisis text line - text SHOUT to 85258
Available 24 hours a day to provide confidential emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress, despair or suicidal thoughts.
- www.samaritans.org
- 116 123 (free to call from within the UK and Ireland), 24 hours a day
- Email: [email protected]
Mind
Mind offers advice, support and information to people experiencing a mental health difficulty and their family and friends. Mind also has a network of local associations in England and Wales to which people can turn for help and assistance.
Lines are open Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm (except bank holidays).
- www.mind.org.uk
- InfoLine: 0300 123 3393 to call, or text 86463
- Email [email protected]
Rethink Mental Illness works to help everyone affected by severe mental illness, such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, recover a better quality of life. It provides effective services and support and campaigns for change through greater awareness and understanding.
- www.rethink.org
- National Advice Service: 0300 5000 927 (Open 10am to 2pm, Monday to Friday)
- Email [email protected]
PAPYRUS UK
PAPYRUS is the national charity dedicated to the prevention of young suicide. They support young people under 35 who are experiencing thoughts of suicide, as well as people concerned about someone else.
- www.papyrus-uk.org
- Helpline: 0800 068 4141
- Text: 07786209697
- Email: [email protected]
YoungMinds
- www.youngminds.org.uk
- Parents helpline: 0808 802 5544 (Mon-Fri from 9.30am to 4pm)
- YoungMinds Crisis Messenger: text YM to 85258
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)
A helpline for men in the UK who are down or have hit a wall for any reason, who need to talk or find information and support.
- www.thecalmzone.net
- Helpline for men: 0800 58 58 58
- Webchat: www.thecalmzone.net/help/webchat/
Sane
SANE services provide practical help, emotional support and specialist information to individuals affected by mental health problems, their family, friends and carers.
- Support Forum: www.sane.org.uk
- Saneline: 0300 304 7000 (local rate on BT landlines) Open 4:30-10:30pm every day
NHS mental health services
Find information, advice and local services on the NHS website. You can also get advice from the NHS 111 phone service.
Other sources of mental health help and information
- List of mental health helplines from the Helplines Partnership
- Mental Health Foundation provides useful information on a range of mental health difficulties, as well as resources to support your wellbeing
- Mentally Healthy Schools has a wide range of information for schools and teachers to support young people’s mental health
- Mental Health and Money Advice provides practical advice and support for people experiencing issues with mental health and money
- Me and My Mind has some useful information for young people who may be having unusual experiences, such as paranoia or hearing voices