World Mental Health Day is around the corner on Thursday 10th October 2024. It is a time to raise awareness, show support, and come together to prioritise mental wellbeing.
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As we gear up for World Mental Health Day, keep an eye out for local events happening in and please do send them our way so we can promote to others locally,
Looking After Your Mental Health
Everyone has 'mental health', just as we all have 'physical health'. And like our physical health, there are times when our mental health is better than others.
Below are some guides created by the Mental Health Foundation;
Mental Health Support
We have listed helplines and organisations below that offer support;
Samaritans - https://www.samaritans.org 116 123
SHOUT - https://giveusashout.org/get-help/ text 'SHOUT' to 85258
CALM - https://www.thecalmzone.net 0800 58 58 58
Hub of Hope - https://hubofhope.co.uk
Urgent Mental Health Support
If your life or someone else is at imminent risk, please call 999 for immediate help.
If you are experiencing something that makes you feel unsafe, distressed, worried about your mental health or are having suicidal thoughts, you can now contact your local crisis service calling:
Dial 111 then press Option 2 for Mental Health or call Mental Health Direct on 0800 995 1000.
For further information visit: https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/i-need-help
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