Free mental health support

You don't need to struggle with your mental health alone.
Every Mind Matters
Every Mind Matters is a new campaign that has been released by the NHS to tackle the current mental health crisis. It works on the basis of creating your own mental health plan to give you personalised support. The website also has a lot of current information on the following:
If apps are your thing then here is a list of
recommended apps by the NHS that can support your mental health.
SHOUT - for support in a crisis
Shout is powered by a team of volunteers, who are at the heart of the service. We take people from crisis to calm every single day.
Here is a video that explains more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SILyQOdNBI4
Good Thinking
Good Thinking in an NHS resource which is currently available to anyone in the UK, despite the full trial being in London. After three simple questions, they show you where you can access support if you feel anxious, low, sleep deprived or stressed. They also have a page of information for those who require urgent support.
They also have a range of collections which means you can browse through all the support available:
- Top resources
- Resources for children
- LGBTQ+ focused
- Audio resources
- Student support
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https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/mental-health-helplines/
https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/nhs-services/mental-health-services/
https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/nhs-services/mental-health-services/dealing-with-a-mental-health-crisis-or-emergency/
Thanks for the links and resources @Chloe_Scope!
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Thanks for the links.
I've just returned to this community after a one month break. The reason for the break is I've been literally frozen with fear over the PIP.!!
Instead of trying to obtain help from resources such as your links and come on here for support, I seem to freeze and can hardly do anything or speak to anyone.
PIP is over and done with now thank goodness, with same decision as 3 years ago with the added bonus of "ongoing" so I should be pleased.
However, it's affected me so much that since the decision letter on Monday I've just been constantly crying.!!
Doesn't help that I have PTSD and having to wait for therapy. (approx ten month wait, they told me)
I just wish I could handle my mental ill-health better. I could have been on here for friendly support, I could look into the links you have just posted, etc, but I seem unable to.
My way of dealing with it is to stay in bed and watch endless, endless films and TV programmes.
I'm usually quite cheerful on here, so
sorry to have such a grumble but the PIP thing has been going on for a year.!!
The PIP Review started a year ago and I couldn't attend the f2f due to a severe water infection. (I suffer with recurrent water infections from radiation damaged bladder). I had already cancelled one Review appointment because it was far too early in the morning for me to be mobile with my arthritis.
So I spent months worrying that my money would be stopped at any moment. They never did give me the result of the Review and I was too afraid to phone, but the money did continue.
Then this year has been 24 year old son's change from 20 years of DLA to PIP.
He's in supported living but they gave him zero points.!!
Managed to keep it together to fight that one and had good support and advice from this community
Then my PIP renewal began and I am now just completely drained. Have nothing left. Can't feel happy, just want to hide away.
Apologies for this miserable post but again thanks for the links, I must make the effort to look into them. X
You don't need to apologise for being miserable, it sounds like things are really difficult at the moment. I hope the links are helpful.
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Thanks for your reply.
It's okay thanks, I am recovering now and bouncing back.
Back on this site again, twas just a temporary blip
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I am quite concerned, however, about the effect all this will be having on your mental health. Have you been advised to find any support at all, are you receiving any?
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