Mental Health Resources and Help Available
If you, or someone you know, are struggling and need to reach out, below is a compiled list of useful UK-based resources for supporting mental health and accessing help if needed:
Helplines:
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Samaritans:
- Phone: 116 123 (Free, available 24/7)
- Website: Samaritans
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Mind Infoline:
- Phone: 0300 123 3393 (Mon-Fri, 9 am - 6 pm)
- Text: 86463
- Email: info@mind.org.uk
- Website: Mind
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CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably):
- Phone: 0800 58 58 58 (Nationwide, available 24/7)
- Website: CALM
Online Mental Health Support:
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NHS Every Mind Matters:
- Website: Every Mind Matters
- Website: Every Mind Matters
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Mental Health Foundation:
- Website: Mental Health Foundation
- Website: Mental Health Foundation
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Rethink Mental Illness:
- Website: Rethink Mental Illness
Apps and Online Tools:
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Headspace:
- Website: Headspace
- Website: Headspace
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Calm:
- Website: Calm
- Website: Calm
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SilverCloud:
- Website: SilverCloud
Workplace Mental Health Support:
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Mindful Employer:
- Website: Mindful Employer
- Website: Mindful Employer
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ACAS (Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service) - Mental Health at Work:
- Website: ACAS - Mental Health at Work
Specific Mental Health Conditions:
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Anxiety UK:
- Phone: 03444 775 774 (Mon-Fri, 9:30 am - 5:30 pm)
- Text: 07537 416 905
- Website: Anxiety UK
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Depression Alliance:
- Website: Depression Alliance
- Website: Depression Alliance
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OCD Action:
- Phone: 0845 390 6232 (Mon-Fri, 9:30 am - 5 pm)
- Website: OCD Action
Youth Mental Health:
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YoungMinds:
- Phone: Text YM to 85258 for crisis support
- Website: YoungMinds
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Childline:
- Phone: 0800 1111 (Free, available 24/7)
- Website: Childline
Remember that reaching out for support is a sign of strength. If you or someone you know is struggling, don't hesitate to contact one of these resources for assistance, alternatively we are just an email away - we want to hear from you, especially if you're struggling, no pressure to join a group, just for a chat if that's all you feel you can face right now. You don't have to face this alone.