Don’t suffer in silence

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Therapy services

NHS talking therapies, or psychological therapies (IAPT) are effective and confidential treatments delivered by fully trained and accredited NHS practitioners. They can help with common mental health problems like stress, anxiety and depression. You can access talking therapies on the NHS in England.

Your GP can refer you for NHS talking therapies, or you can refer yourself online at nhs.uk/talk.

For people in Northern Ireland, mindingyourhead.info has information on how to access help.

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CALM is the Campaign Against Living Miserably, for people in the UK who feel down or have hit a wall for any reason. Call 0800 58 58 58

(daily, 5pm to midnight)

Or free, anonymous webchat with trained staff: thecalmzone.net 3

Confidential emotional support for people in distress. Freecall 116 123 – available 24/7. 4

Movember

Information on both physical and mental health issues for men, as well as practical help and fundraising projects. uk.movember.com

Samaritans Need help urgently – or know someone who does?

If you need help for a mental health crisis, emergency or breakdown, NHS urgent mental health helplines offer 24-hour advice and support for people of all ages. You can find a local NHS urgent mental health helpline via

(England only). You will be asked to fill in a few details before being given the best number to call. This is also suitable to help someone you care for.

Text This is for anyone in crisis, struggling to help and needing immediate help. It’s open 24/7.

Papyrus

Prevention of youth suicide Call – open 9am to midnight every day of the year and available for young people and their carers. papyrus-uk.org