Below are a list of useful sources of information surrounding Mental health
Immediate Risk to Life or danger of serious harm – 999
North Tyneside Talking Therapies –
http://www.northumbria.nhs.uk/talkingtherapies
0191 2952775
Access talking therapies to help with problems such as low mood, anxiety, stress, anger, panic, phobias for adults and young people aged 16 and over
Crisis Team 0800 6522861
Specialist assessment for people of any age who need urgent mental health care. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
The Samaritans
Call 116 123
Email:[email protected]
SHOUT –
24/7 Text Service, free on all major mobile networks for anyone in crisis
Kooth –
Free on-line advice and counselling for children and young people
Childline –
www.childline.org.uk – 0800 1111 Children and Young People Helpline – the website has a “Calm Zone” with breathing exercises, yogas and computer games for distraction and a wealth of other resources suitable for everyone
Anxiety UK –
www.anxietyuk.org.uk corona anxiety support and resources including webinars on subjects such as health anxiety, OCD, tolerating uncertainty.
Help-Line 10am to 8pm 03444775774
Text Service 07537 4169056
Mental Health Foundation –
www.mentalhealth.org.uk Includes a section on how to look after your mental health during the coronavirus outbreak
MindEd –
Educational Resource on children and young people’s mental health for all adults including a section for parents and carers
NTW Self Help Booklets –
Self help leaflets on a range of mental health conditions including depression, anxiety, bereavement, alcohol, health anxiety, self harm – can be downloaded
Young Minds –
Mental health support for children, young people and their parents/carers.
Coronavirus advice and mental health support
Parent Helpline: 0808 8025544
NHS Mental health and wellbeing information –
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/
mood self assessment, mental wellbeing audio guides
Public Health England – advice on looking after your mental health –
https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/
Calm Harm –
An App designed rto help people resist or manage the urge to self harm
Managing Fears and Anxiety around the Corona Virus – Dr Catherine Sykes –
A really helpful article examining how our normal flight or fight reaction affects us and how we can better manage it
Action For Happiness –
https://www.actionforhappiness.org
Takes ideas from positive psychology to promote good mental health. Free online coaching programme for challenging times to boost well-being
Rethink –
Support for individuals affected by severe mental illness and their carers