Supportgroupforthosesufferingfrommentalhealth

Those who suffer with mental health problems can get help from a local support group.

The Wellbeing Support Team offers short-term support and intervention for adults with mental health issues such as depression and anxiety.

Each individual who gets help from the team will be able to form strategies for coping with their mental health, and begin their recovery.

A spokesperson said: “The Wellbeing Support Team can offer free short-term support and intervention for up to six months to adults aged 16 plus, who have mental health needs such as depression and anxiety, or other mental health issues which significantly interfere with the individual’s cognitive, social or emotional abilities.

“The Wellbeing Support Team delivers person centred and outcome focused support to individuals and small groups, supporting people to develop self-management skills and strategies to enable them to take responsibility for improved mental health and wellbeing.

“The team can work with people to identify agreed outcomes, and support them to work towards, and move forward, in their recovering journey.

“The work can include practical, social and emotional support and the development of self-help skills to better manage periods of ill health.

“This can be in relation to assertiveness training, coping with stress, improving confidence, effective communication, relaxation techniques and anxiety management.

“Referrals can be considered for anyone who meets the service criteria and who is willing and able to engage with the support on offer.

“Self-referrals are encouraged, or referrals can be made (with the consent of the individual) by others - family members, GP, social worker, community nurse, etc.”

To find out about getting a referral, contact 01250 871519 for Blairgowrie and the Carse of Gowrie areas, or 01887 822462 for Highland Perthshire.