How to get the help you need, today...

Tell someone you trust that you’re struggling

Whether it’s a partner, relative, colleague or friend – no one gets through a period of poor mental health (especially during a global pandemic) on their own.

Call your doctor

‘Make contact with your GP and book an appointment,’ says Dr Vohra. ‘Don’t worry about “burdening the NHS”; your mental health matters and NHS doctors are working and ready to help you.’

Access therapy for less

If you work full-time, ask HR about an employee assistance programme. Or seek online therapy options such as Talkspace. Need the human touch? ‘Lots of therapists have lowercost therapy slots,’ says psychotherapist Julia Samuel. ‘It’s not rude to ask.’

Alert professionals if you’re feeling suicidal

Feeling like you want to end your life is a health emergency and needs to be treated as such. Call Samaritans on 116 123 or your local NHS mental health crisis team. If you’re making plans to take your own life, call 999 for urgent medical attention.