Nottingham Post

Don’t suffer in silence

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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,

has informatio­n on how to access help.

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

(daily, 5pm to midnight)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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