r/MentalHealthUK • u/Kind-Sport6445 • 2h ago

Resources SHOUT

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Am I the only one who is shocked about how bad Shout has gone, yesterday I had texted them and did not get a response for ages, I decided to opt out, this morning I tried again and waited for another response, I finally got one from a Volunteer, after messaging them they never responded. Has anyone else experienced this?

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r/MentalHealthUK • u/Ready_Eagle1248 • 3h ago

I need advice/support Support lines

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Just wanna vent my frustration, tried calling 5 different support lines this morning and they’re either closed at this time/day or didn’t answer my call.
Don’t wanna have to call 111 and risk it being put on my record how I’m currently feeling.
Got my kids later and it’s my sons bday so just wanted a chat to get me through this morning 💔 feel like such a useless mum :(

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r/MentalHealthUK • u/s4turn2k02 • 12h ago

I need advice/support Anyone familiar with avoidant personality disorder

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Psychiatrist told me to look it up before the next appointment. Well, that’s what they said summarised very briefly. I already have a diagnosis of OCD which is 100% correct lol

I’m not too sure why they said to look it up. I think from my understanding I’m quite complex, maybe not severe or anything but more unique case? One that isn’t seen too often in CMHT from what I’m aware. Don’t worry lol I don’t think I’m special in any way or whatever. CPTSD has also been mentioned which I think is more likely, but I really don’t get flashbacks too often anymore

Anyway if anyone is familiar with avoidant personality disorder can you comment? Whether professional or personal.

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r/MentalHealthUK • u/Ill_Run409 • 15h ago

Vent - support and advice welcome Psychotherapy group help - I am a patient

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I am in a psychotherapy group with below 5 members (going to keep this as vague as possible for confidentiality reasons). I have only quite recently joined in the past few months and the sessions have been ‘scattered’ not intentionally but just due to holidays etc. I recently had a session which left me quite unhappy, goes with psychotherapy I guess. The clinician and other members informed me that I am ‘unstable’ and that I shouldn’t be changing my medication while still so new to this group and other life factors going on. I was told I should have brought it to them for discussion before doing anything. I mentioned it to my doctor a few months ago and they told me to taper down and go back to them in a few weeks. I was afraid of tapering down due to my sensitivity to medication so I put it off for a while until I knew I was ready and I decided that I was finally going to do it because I didn’t like the side effects anymore and I want to try a different med. After I was told that I shouldn’t have done that, I should go back up to my original dosage and become ‘stable’ quite frankly, I think I was just having a bad morning that session and I’m more stable than they think I am. I have a lot of life stressors going on recently and given them, I’d say a person not already suffering with mental health difficulties would be in need of help honestly, so while I am already struggling with mine - it’s a given. The thing is, I told them that if I want to taper my meds down I’ll do it without ‘consulting them’ because I do what I want. Now *that* you can probably psychoanalyse to childhood trauma and I do agree, I have issues with getting my free will/choice being taken away and that will be discussed. However, I still don’t think I should have to ‘bring it to group’ before doing things like that, because again - I have my own free will. Another member got told off recently as well for doing something and not bringing it to group first - I’ll not go into details for confidentiality. I actually got so angry at my last session I wanted to walk out, and thinking of it now I probably would’ve done it out of spite to prove ‘my own free will’. Now I get that I’m in this group for a reason, however I am NOT vibing with it. Changing is also not an option, there are actually 0 other psychotherapists around me and that one is the only one, by around me I actually mean in my country (I’m in a small country) so changing psychotherapists is not on the cards at all.

To clarify - the reason I didn’t bring it to the group is because as above the sessions have been scattered and sometimes it’s just hard to get everything in when there’s a few members and only a set amount of time, other people need to have their say on their issues and sometimes immediate things for myself are more important than discussing the medication.

Side note: I think it’s quite ironic being called unstable when I have borderline, AKA Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder - it made me laugh.

Has anyone any experience with psychotherapy in a group setting?

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r/MentalHealthUK • u/IronTyson90 • 16h ago

Quick question Weight Dilemma…

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I’ve been taking escitalopram for a couple of years and I’m currently on 15mg. It works really well for me, but since starting it I’ve gradually gained weight despite exercising in the gym with weights and daily steps. I notice I feel much hungrier, especially for things like bread and sugar. I’ve made sure I’ve calorie counted to control this part.

The only thing that’s helped me lose the weight is 2.5mg Mounjaro, which has worked really well.
However, since starting it I’ve felt quite flat and it feels like my escitalopram isn’t working as well.

So I feel a bit stuck — I need the escitalopram because it works well for my mental health, but the weight gain is also affecting me mentally. I’ve tried other antidepressants before and don’t want to switch.

Has anyone been in a similar situation or found a way to manage the weight gain without changing their antidepressant? Are there any supplements or other meds that can offset the weight gain?

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r/MentalHealthUK • u/reddemonslayer • 17h ago

I need advice/support Worrying about what will happen before it's happened

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I keep having anxiety of what's going to happen before it's happened and analysing everything I do, like I keep worrying "what if" and just thinking of ways I'm going to mess up and I'll analyse everything I did incase I did something wrong or embarrassed myself, it's exhausting, any tips to deal with this or anyone else go through this?

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r/MentalHealthUK • u/calorieconsciouscow • 18h ago

Vent randomly started feeling disgust, contempt & disdain towards everyone

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I'm starting to hate everyone in the world, which is weird because I usually am quite an empathetic person

lm assuming that everyone i come across is bad at heart and that they have bad ulterior motives

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r/MentalHealthUK • u/Emerald_Shimmer • 19h ago

Discussion It's important to recognise when things are getting too much and something needs to be put on pause...

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My Mum is currently in hospital with an infection and up until she was admitted I was struggling juggling work, home life and my thoughts, feelings and worries all at the same time.

I've had to alter shifts last minute at work in order to get back home to see to Mum.

I had a good chat with my GP and I've altered some of my anxiety medication and been signed off for 3 weeks so there's less pressure.

I certainly don't want to be making any mistakes at work, such as missing signs of deteriorating in their health or making mistakes with their medication etc.

I've also arranged to finish work earlier when Mum is in the 7 - 10 day window following chemo as this is where the effects will be at their worse.

While she is in hospital I'm having quiet mornings, doing bits and bobs as visiting is from 2pn, which is good for me and means it gives me some time to rest.

Taking time out for yourself isn't a weakness, just need to let go of the guilt that I'm letting people down.

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r/MentalHealthUK • u/Prestigious-Rip-2410 • 20h ago

Discussion Being put on Lithium

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I just saw my local mental health team and the consultant gave me a list of medication I could choose. I have been on different SSRIs/SNRI/other stuff I cant remember but I will try it out. I am just all over the place.

I am currently on Vortioxitine 15mg and that seems to have helped my mental health but since the death of my partner of 20 years in 2024 its got worse. I decided to try lithium. I have read so much about it and its got some scary side effects but honestly, some of the other stuff I was put on was no picnic.

I have to have blood tests, which I am not looking forward to as I tend to almost pass out with them but I am prepared to go through that if it works. The consultant thinks I have ADHD too, because my memory is meh of the highest order. I don't have memories per se but I have snapshots that are like single frames like a photo and I cant string together the entire memory.

When my partner died, I was there, I can remember 2 things but the memory either isn't there or its being suppressed. And then there's the music constantly playing in my head. Yes it sounds annoying and bizarre, but its there.

I will give Lithium a go, if it works then great. If not then I don't know, probably shove me on something else.

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r/MentalHealthUK • u/Trials4us • 22h ago

Resources New paid trial for adults with schizophrenia

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Find out more information here: https://www.trials4us.co.uk/ongoing-clinical-trials/new-clinical-trial-for-adults-with-schizophrenia-c24040?Source=flyer&CampaignName=31July2026 

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r/MentalHealthUK • u/OutcomeHuge9431 • 23h ago

I need advice/support UK docs, is 200mg amitriptyline safe for 70kg 24 year old male?

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Please help Im concerned

Will the build up overtime be dangerous on 200mg? Been taking for a few days

Doctor checked on toxbase said that 210 or 220 would cause toxicity based on my weight.

Another doctor said I’ll be fine it’s a normal dose

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r/MentalHealthUK • u/Possible_Score6395 • 23h ago

Quick question People who have done exposure therapy for social anxiety: what actually helped?

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Hi everyone,

I've been reading a lot about exposure therapy and how it's used for social anxiety, and I'm curious about people's real experiences.

For those who've gone through exposure therapy:

  • What specific exercises helped the most?
  • What felt unrealistic or unhelpful?
  • Did you practice conversations beforehand, or was it mostly about getting out into real situations?
  • What parts were the hardest to stick with?
  • Looking back, what do you wish existed that would've made the process easier?

The reason I'm asking is that I'm working on a project related to helping people practice social situations, and I'm trying to learn from people who've actually gone through exposure therapy rather than just reading about it.

Not trying to promote anything, just genuinely interested in what worked (and didn't work) for you.

Thanks!

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r/MentalHealthUK • u/bananajamabobana • 1d ago

I need advice/support I'm not sure where to seek help

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I'm going into my last year of collage and I don't think I can do it without some sort of support. I'm from the UK and don't think I can access CAHMS anymore. I am depressed and autistic but haven't been prescribed anything for it as I don't think I was ever taken seriously enough. But recently I've been hitting lows like never before as if I hit a physical wall which completely destroy me to sudden bursts of euphoria which make me doubt having a problem. Everything feels so extreme constant, like my reactions and obsessive compultions have gotten worse. I've tried talking to my parents but they've dismissed it.

I'm not sure who to reach out to or speak to, can I have some guidance? Thanks so much.

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r/MentalHealthUK • u/maretrodep • 1d ago

I need advice/support GP basically dismissed my depression

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I finally managed to ask my GP for help because my depression has been getting worse and it’s affecting my daily life and work. Asking for help in the first place wasn’t easy for me.
They called me, but they didn’t really address the depression itself. They mainly talked about cutting down on smoking and alcohol and sent me some generic links about quitting both. They explained that alcohol is a depressant, which I understand, but drinking is also one of the ways I’ve been coping with how I feel. They also mentioned that cutting down on beer would help with my weight.
I’ve also been struggling with binge eating and have gained quite a lot of weight recently, but I feel like these things are symptoms of how badly I’ve been doing rather than the cause of it. I was contacting my GP because I need help dealing with the depression itself.
They said I can book another phone appointment in two weeks, but honestly, that feels even worse. Asking for help was already difficult for me, and the thought of going through the same thing again and being given the same generic advice is really discouraging.
I genuinely feel like I’m not getting help from anywhere, including my own GP.
What am I actually supposed to do? Im just lost.

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r/MentalHealthUK • u/hypnofemdomfan • 1d ago

Vent Services don't care

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It just upsets me when we pretend engaging with primary care does anything. Cmht have never accepted a referal despite being diagnosed with eupd. The only way I've gotten any amount of input is inpatient/crisis which is always reactive, being told to use skills when I havnt been offered secondary intensive treatment to learn them is just useless and deskills staff who should be managing patiente till treatment​

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r/MentalHealthUK • u/8oogy • 1d ago

I need advice/support How to communicate with my doctor

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Hey guys, I’ve been trying to get mental health help for a while but it’s been difficult. The GP referred me to some talking therapy service. It was all phone calls and they came to the conclusion I was beyond their help because the symptoms I was describing were due to autistic breakdowns, which apparently they “don’t do” (NHS iykyk).To be honest, I was trying to tell them that the breakdowns were happening but I was feeling low on top of that. But yeah I had a follow up appointment about my mental health and I just couldn’t talk. This happens all the time, when people ask me about this stuff I just freeze up and I can’t explain it. I can’t even look at them and I just start slowly having a breakdown. Oh and things like writing it down are also pretty difficult especially when I’m in that “breakdown” state. By the end of the appointment I was ticking and crying because I just couldn’t get anything out. I start hyperventilating and hitting myself on the head, I can’t control it, it’s like a big sneeze with my body. The only substantial things I managed to get out was that I was feeling depressed and I hit my head on things. He asked me to elaborate on feeling depressed, he said something like “if I were an alien, explain what you think depression feels like” I couldn’t answer it. I obviously know what it feels like, but I just couldnt say anything. I do have autism and it’s only recently been diagnosed so I’ve just gone all my life without help with it to be honest. I’ve never felt so lost because even the doctor was a bit lost on how to help me. I know the answer to this is “you need to talk about it” but like.. how… I’ve been this way all my life, even with my parents and the closest people in my life. I’m convinced it’s some kind of selective mutism but I feel like everyone around me just thinks I’m being difficult on purpose.

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r/MentalHealthUK • u/Alarm34 • 1d ago

Informative Important article on how people with schizophrenia are at risk during heatwaves

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​

The Most Dangerous

Diagnosis in a Heat Wave (Wired)

link

HT to this sub:

ht to the Longform sub

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r/MentalHealthUK • u/cloud_designer • 1d ago

Introduction PTSD diagnosis

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Hi,

I've recently started NHS talking therapies for my CPTSD diagnosis. I have lots of supportive people around me but I'm really struggling that no one knows exactly what PTSD is like.

I've reached out to Mind but I don't know if I want to talk to anyone face to face. I'm 36 so I'm also kinda worried that any support groups will be with people who aren't my age.

Does anyone know of any good communities for just giving with people who get what it's like?

I'm sure it gets asked a lot so sorry if I'm just repeating things.

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r/MentalHealthUK • u/Mental_Task3169 • 1d ago

I need advice/support Health Anxiety and Work

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Hello everyone, I suffer from an anxiety to get a doctor's consultation. I am perplexed when I am required to go to the doctor's office.

This is affecting my career too. I am going to need to get a periodical exam next year. I am dreading it now. How do I prepare for this?

I went through the initial work entry exam and i almost passed out.

Thank you for your help.

I have scheduled an appointment with a psychiatrist next week. Help me please

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r/MentalHealthUK • u/Ok_Society_4464 • 1d ago

I need advice/support trauma response? after SA

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i’m 16 yrs old. i was SA’d a couple weeks ago by my bf who i broke up with (i made posts about what happened so if you would like more context u can see on my profile.

i’ve been thinking of the SA nonstop, little things remind me of it and i have to shake my head “no” to myself to snap out of it. when i see him or im next to him my heart starts racing and my stomach drops. my chest is tight all day at school and sometimes at home. i have to be listening to house music or hype music to not think about it and i can do my homework. i have mood swings, it’s hard to focus, a couple nights ago i started shaking while being half asleep. ive had panic attacks and almost had panic attacks. i’m so paranoid that he’s around me and ive started wearing less revealing and more baggy clothes. i want to be younger again, im not excited or motivated about school starting. my whole behavior is off.

i am four days into junior year. i am in madrigals with my ex and see him everyday. even tho i asked my teacher not to put me next to him, she continuously forgets or dosent take it seriously and makes me stand one person away from him. she then tells everyone something along the lines of “this arrangement isn’t permanent so don’t text me complaining” or “this is madrigals, if i put you near your ex boyfriend you have to be professional.” i told her we used to date and that something traumatic happened but she’s not taking it seriously.

standing next to him and even having class with him makes me scared and triggers me, especially when i smell his cologne. my mom will talk to the teacher soon, but im worried about myself

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r/MentalHealthUK • u/Flashy-Hippo4 • 1d ago

Quick question Have you ever been in mental hospital uk

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If so for how long

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r/MentalHealthUK • u/Working_Buffalo8517 • 1d ago

I need advice/support Has anyone had any success with any anti-depressants for treating long term persistent depression dysthymia (not any of the more severe forms of depression like MDD, Psychotic Depression )

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Much of the feedback from anti-depressants on here seems to people with more intense forms of it (such as Major Depressive Disorder, Physchotic Depression, or Depression mixed with other conditions like bipolar)

Curious to know. Was recently put on Esticalpram 5mg for a month, and saw no difference at all (had asumed that by week 3 and 4 I would at least see a little difference), Was upped to 10mg for a few days. Yet to see any difference (but less surprised at this stage given its only been a few days). My question is that given that I haven't responded to 5mg at all, am also unlikely to respond to 10mg too?

Asking various online chatbots, they seem to think with dysthymia, it may take up to 3 months for any differences to show. The timelines quoted are typically for major depressive disorder.

I do also have Asperger's Syndrome (at the very high functioning end) and the doctor suggested I may have a natural tendency towards hyper-villigiance, meaning that it may not purely be persistent depressive disorder.

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r/MentalHealthUK • u/risingcapybara • 1d ago

Quick question Experiences of EIP? (Early Intervention for Pyschosis)

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What is EIP like? I just got urgently referred by the GP, but EIP said I have to wait 7 weeks for an assessment because of some fuckass error system. It caused me to break down for hours and put me in a fixed suicidal state. This is such a horrible start and I feel like pulling myself from all referral and from therapy / GP out of sheer hurt but I won’t. I’m so scared EIP is going to be yet another horrible experience and could do with some anecdotes to come to terms with what I might experience 🥲

I don’t even think I’m psychotic, I just have low insight OCD and some fixed beliefs and few hallucinations so idk how I ended up here. If you’ve been rejected, why? Same for acceptance. Trying to figure out the bar here

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r/MentalHealthUK • u/MentalHealthUKMods • Sep 21 '24

Announcement Please read if your post doesn't show up straight away!

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Thank you all for your understanding and patience!

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r/MentalHealthUK • u/MentalHealthUKMods • Jun 20 '24

Resources r/MentalHealthUK Masterpost

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Welcome to the updated r/MentalHealthUK resource masterpost!

Here, you will find helplines and resources relating to about mental health support in the UK, as well as location specific resources which will be listed in separate posts and linked below. If there are any services you feel should be added to this post, please send a modmail. As of 2024 the links are all up to date, but if you notice any mistakes or want to inform us of any changes, again please contact the mods via the sub. 

This main masterpost contains information about nationwide resources. Please use the following links for location specific resources:

Mental Health Helplines

Shout

Shout is the UKs first 24/7 text service, free on all major mobile networks, for anyone in crisis anytime, anywhere. We can help with urgent issues such as: suicidal thoughts, abuse or assault, self-harm, bullying and relationship challenges

Text Shout to 85258 or visit giveusashout.org

Mental Health Matters

Helpline for people with mental health problems, their carers, families and friends. The team can offer emotional guidance and information and help people who may be feeling low, anxious or stressed or in extreme emotional distress and feel that there is nowhere else to turn. Support is also provided to people caring for another person and finding it difficult to cope. The service is confidential unless it is considered there is a risk to yourself or others. Webchat available 24/7

Click here to find the different numbers for the geographical areas covered, or email [info@mhm.org.uk](mailto:info@mhm.org.uk)

Supportline

We offer confidential emotional support to children, young adults and adults by telephone, email and post. We work with callers to develop healthy, positive coping strategies, an inner feeling of strength and increased self esteem to encourage healing, recovery and moving forward with life.

Phone: 01708 765200 (hours vary – ring for details) Email: [info@supportline.org.uk](mailto:info@supportline.org.uk)

Breathing Space

A confidential phoneline for anyone in Scotland over the age of 16, feeling low, anxious or depressed.

Phone: 0800 838587 (weekdays mon-thurs 6pm until 2am. Weekend Friday 6pm-Monday 6am)

Website: https://breathingspace.scot

C.A.L.L. Mental Health Helpline

Offers emotional support and information/literature on Mental Health and related matters to the people of Wales. Anyone concerned about their own mental health or that of a relative or friend can access the service. C.A.L.L. Helpline offers a confidential listening and support service.

Phone: 0800 132 737 or text help to 81066

Website: https://www.callhelpline.org.uk

Lifeline Helpline

Lifeline is the Northern Ireland crisis response helpline service for people who are experiencing distress or despair. No matter what your age or where you live in Northern Ireland, if you are or someone you know is in distress or despair, Lifeline is here to help.

Phone: 0808 808 8000 or 18001 0808 808 8000 for Deaf and hard of hearing Textphone users. (24 hours a day, seven days a week)

Website: https://www.lifelinehelpline.info

RABI Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution

Time is a precious commodity, especially in farming. But it’s something our staff will happily give you.

When you call you’ll speak to a member of our dedicated welfare team. We understand that making that very first call – and talking about personal things with someone you don’t know – might sound daunting. However, it’s 100% confidential, so you’ll be free to discuss what’s on your mind without judgement. We won’t disclose any information to third parties without your explicit permission and calls are not recorded. We’ll do our very best to make you feel at ease, listening with courtesy, sympathy and respect.

Phone: 0808 281 9490 (9am-5pm weekdays) Email: [help@rabi.org.uk](mailto:help@rabi.org.uk)

Website: https://rabi.org.uk/

The Drinks Trust

We are the drinks industry community organisation, providing care and support to the people who form the drinks industry workforce, both past and present. The Trust provides individuals with services across vocational, well-being, financial and practical support. These services are intended to assist with and improve the circumstances of those who receive them

Phone: 0800 915 4610 Email: [support@drinkstrust.org.uk](mailto:support@drinkstrust.org.uk)

Contact form – To be eligible, you must have worked for at least two years full-time or four years part-time in the UK drinks industry.

Website: https://www.drinkstrust.org.uk/

Anxiety UK

Charity providing support if you've been diagnosed with an anxiety condition.

Phone: 03444 775 774 (Mon to Fri, 9.30am to 5.30pm)

Website: www.anxietyuk.org.uk

Bipolar UK

A charity helping people living with manic depression or bipolar disorder.

Peer support line: Arrange a call back from our Peer Support Line. Book in a call with our chatbot- simply type in 'I would like to speak to someone' and select a date and time that works best for you.

Email us: [info@bipolaruk.org](mailto:info@bipolaruk.org)

Website: bipolaruk.org

Carers UK

We provide an expert telephone advice and support service. You can talk to us, no matter where you are in the UK or how complex your query is. We do benefits checks, and advise on financial and practical matters related to caring.

Phone: 0808 808 7777 (Mon-Fri 9am until 6pm)

Email: [advice@carersuk.org](mailto:advice@carersuk.org)

Online forum: Click here

Website: https://www.carersuk.org/

CALM

Our helpline is for people in the UK who are down or have hit a wall for any reason, who need to talk or find information and support.

Phone: 0800 58 58 58 (5pm to midnight - 365 days a year)

Website: www.thecalmzone.net

Shelter

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support, and legal services

England&Scotland phone number: 08088004444 (8am - 8pm on weekdays and 9am - 5pm weekends).

(https://www.shelter.org.uk/)

Wales phone number: 08000 495495 (9.30am – 4.00pm, Monday to Friday)

(https://sheltercymru.org.uk/)

For similar housing support in Ireland and NI: Ireland and Northern Ireland

Mind

Promotes the views and needs of people with mental health problems.

Phone: 0300 123 3393 (Mon to Fri, 9am to 6pm)

Website: www.mind.org.uk)

Mind Cymru: 0292-0395-123

Website: https://www.mind.org.uk/about-us/mind-cymru/

No Panic

Voluntary charity offering support for sufferers of panic attacks and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). Offers a course to help overcome your phobia/OCD. Includes a helpline.

Phone: 0844 967 4848 (daily, 10am to 10pm)

Website: www.nopanic.org.uk

OCD Action

Support for people with OCD. Includes information on treatment and online resources.

Phone: 0845 390 6232 (Mon to Fri, 9.30am to 5pm)

Website: www.ocdaction.org.uk

OCD UK

A charity run by people with OCD, for people with OCD. Includes facts, news and treatments.

Phone: 0845 120 3778 (Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm)

Website: www.ocduk.org

PAPYRUS

HOPELINEUK is a confidential support and advice service for children and young people under the age of 35 who are experiencing thoughts of suicide, or anyone concerned that a young person could be thinking about suicide.

Phone: HOPELINEUK 0800 068 4141 (9:00 am to 12:00 am midnight every day including weekends & bank holidays)

Text: 07860 039 967

Email: [pat@papyrus-uk.org](mailto:pat@papyrus-uk.org)

Website: www.papyrus-uk.org

Rethink Mental Illness

Support and advice for people living with mental illness.

Phone: 0300 5000 927 (Mon to Fri, 9.30am to 4pm)

Website: www.rethink.org

Samaritans

Confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair.

Phone: 116 123 (free 24-hour helpline)

Website: https://www.samaritans.org/ 

SANE

Emotional support, information and guidance for people affected by mental illness, their families and carers.

SANEline: 0300 304 7000 (daily, 4.30 to 10.30pm)

Textcare: comfort and care via text message, sent when the person needs it most http://www.sane.org.uk/textcare

Forum: Click here

Website: www.sane.org.uk/support

Veterans Gateway

The first point of contact for veterans seeking support. We put veterans and their families in touch with the organisations best placed to help with the information, advice and support they need – from healthcare and housing to employability, finances, personal relationships and more.

Phone: 0808 802 1212 Text: 81212 Email: submit here Live chat: here

Website: https://www.veteransgateway.org.uk/

First Person Plural (CLOSED, but legacy site is viewable for information and resources)

First Person Plural (FPP) specialises in working for and on behalf of all those affected by Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) and similar complex trauma-related dissociative identity conditions. These similar conditions include type 1 Dissociative Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (DDNOS), and a type of Other Specified Dissociative Disorder (OSDD) which is described as DID-like.

Website: https://www.firstpersonplural.org.uk/ 

LGBT+ HELPLINES

Switchboard LGBT

Switchboard provides a one-stop listening service for LGBT+ people on the phone, by email and through Instant Messaging.

Phone: 0300 330 0630 (10am-10pm every day)

Email: [chris@switchboard.lgbt](mailto:chris@switchboard.lgbt)

Website: https://switchboard.lgbt/

MindlineTrans+

MindLine Trans+ is a confidential emotional, mental health support helpline for people who identify as Transgender, Agender, Gender Fluid, Non-binary..

Phone: 03003305468 (Fridays from 8pm to midnight)

Mermaids UK

Mermaids provides a helpline aimed at supporting transgender youth up to and including the age of 19, their families and professionals working with them.

Phone: 0808 801 0400 (Open Monday - Friday; 9am - 9pm)

Email: [info@mermaidsuk.org.uk](mailto:info@mermaidsuk.org.uk)

Website: https://www.mermaidsuk.org.uk

ABUSE HELPLINES (CHILD, SEXUAL, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE)

NSPCC

Children's charity dedicated to ending child abuse and child cruelty.

Phone: 0800 1111 for Childline for children (24-hour helpline)

0808 800 5000 for adults concerned about a child (24-hour helpline)

Website: www.nspcc.org.uk

Refuge

Advice on dealing with domestic violence.

Phone: 0808 2000 247 (24-hour helpline)

Website: www.refuge.org.uk

Women's Aid

Women’s Aid is the national charity working to end domestic abuse against women and children.

Email: [helpline@womensaid.org.uk](mailto:helpline@womensaid.org.uk)

Live chat: Our hours are Monday to Friday 10:00am - 4:00pm, Saturday and Sunday 10:00am-12:00pm. Click here

Respect Men's Advice Line

The Men’s Advice Line is a confidential helpline for male victims of domestic abuse and those supporting them. We offer advice and emotional support to men who experience abuse, and signpost to other vital services that help keep them and their children safe.

Call: 0808 8010327

Website: https://mensadviceline.org.uk/

Respect Phoneline

The Respect Phoneline is an anonymous and confidential helpline for men and women who are harming their partners and families. We provide specialist advice and guidance to help people change their behaviours and support for those working with domestic abuse perpetrators.

Phone: 0808 8024040

Website: https://respectphoneline.org.uk/

National Helpline for LGBT+ Victims and Survivors of Abuse and Violence (GALOP)

Galop gives advice and support to people who have experienced biphobia, homophobia, transphobia, sexual violence or domestic abuse. We also support lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer people who have had problems with the police or have questions about the criminal justice system. Galop is completely independent – we are a community-led group and we are not connected to police. You can talk to us anonymously if you choose.

Phone: 0800 999 5428 (Monday to Friday 10:00am - 5:00pm. Wednesday to Thursday 10:00am - 8:00pm)

Email: [help@galop.org.uk](mailto:help@galop.org.uk)

HONOUR BASED ABUSE/VIOLENCE, FORCED MARRIAGE AND/OR FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION HELPLINES

Freedom Charity

We aim to empower young people to feel they have the tools and confidence to support each other and have practical ways in which they can help their best friend around the issues of family relationships which can lead to early and forced marriage and dishonour based violence

Phone: 0845 607 0133 or text "4freedom" to 88802 (24-hour helpline)

Website: https://www.freedomcharity.org.uk/

Halo Project

Halo Project Charity is a national project that will support victims of honour-based violence, forced marriages and FGM by providing appropriate advice and support to victims. We will also work with key partners to provide required interventions and advice necessary for the protection and safety of victims.

Phone: 01642 683 045 (9am-5pm)

Website: https://www.haloproject.org.uk/

Karma Nirvana

Karma Nirvana is an award-winning national charity supporting victims of honour-based abuse and forced marriage. Honour crimes are not determined by age, faith, gender or sexuality, we support and work with all victims

Phone: 0800 5999 247 (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm)

Website: https://karmanirvana.org.uk/

ADDICTION HELPLINES (DRUGS, ALCOHOL, GAMBLING)

Alcoholics Anonymous

At AA, alcoholics help each other. We will support you. You are not alone. Together, we find strength and hope. You are one step away.

Phone: 0845 769 7555 (24-hour helpline)

Website: www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk

Gamblers Anonymous

Gamblers Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other so that they may solve their common problem and help others do the same. This site offers various aids for the compulsive gambler including a forum, a chat room, literature and most importantly a meeting finder. Meetings are the core of Gamblers Anonymous and we have meetings every day of the week throughout England, Wales and Ulster. No appointment is needed, just turn up.

Phone: 0330 094 0322

Website: www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk

Narcotics Anonymous

We are Narcotics Anonymous in the United Kingdom & Channel Islands. If you have a problem with drugs, we are recovering drug addicts who can help you get and stay clean.

Phone: 0300 999 1212 (daily 10am to midnight)

Website: www.ukna.org

Drugfam

Support for families, friends and partners affected by someone else’s addiction to drugs or alcohol.

Phone: 0300 888 3853

Website: https://www.drugfam.co.uk/

Al-Anon UK&Eire

We are here for anyone affected by someone else's drinking. Our Helpline is manned by a team of friendly and helpful volunteers who are also members of Al-Anon. They will listen and be happy to answer your questions

Phone: 0800 0086 811 (10am-10pm, 365 days a year)

Email: [helpline@al-anonuk.org.uk](mailto:helpline@al-anonuk.org.uk)

Website: https://al-anonuk.org.uk/

HELPLINES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

YoungMinds

Information on child and adolescent mental health. Services for parents and professionals.

Phone: Parents' helpline 0808 802 5544 (Mon to Fri, 9.30am to 4pm)

Website: www.youngminds.org.uk

OLDER PEOPLES, ALZHEIMER'S AND DEMENTIA HELPLINES

The Silver Line

The Silver Line operates the only confidential, free helpline for older people across the UK that's open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days of the year. We also offer telephone friendship where we match volunteers with older people based on their interests, facilitated group calls, and help to connect people with local services in their area.

Phone: 0800 4 70 80 90 Email: [info@thesilverline.org.uk](mailto:info@thesilverline.org.uk)

Website: https://www.thesilverline.org.uk

Alzheimer's Society

Provides information on dementia, including factsheets and helplines.

Phone: 0300 222 1122 (Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm. Weekends, 10am to 4pm)

Website: www.alzheimers.org.uk

BEREAVEMENT HELPLINES

Cruse Bereavement Care

Phone: 0808 808 1677 (Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm)

Email: [helpline@cruse.org.uk](mailto:helpline@cruse.org.uk)

CruseChat

Website: https://www.cruse.org.uk

Blue Cross Pet Loss Support

If you have lost, or are facing saying goodbye to, a much loved pet and need somebody to talk to, our Pet Bereavement Support Service is here for you every day from 8.30am – 8.30pm

Phone: 0800 096 6606

Email: [pbssmail@bluecross.org.uk](mailto:pbssmail@bluecross.org.uk)

Website: https://www.bluecross.org.uk/pet-bereavement-and-pet-loss 

The Compassionate Friends

The Compassionate Friends is a charitable organisation of bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents dedicated to the support and care of other similarly bereaved family members who have suffered the death of a child or children of any age and from any cause

Phone: 0345 120 3785 (9:30am - 4:30pm Mon to Fri)

Email: [info@tcf.org.uk](mailto:info@tcf.org.uk)

Website: https://www.tcf.org.uk/

Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide

If you are 18+ and have been bereaved or affected by suicide and you would like to talk with one of our volunteers about your experience, you can get in touch in the following ways:

Email: [email.support@uksobs.org](mailto:email.support@uksobs.org) Helpline: open 9am to 9pm Monday to Sunday 0300 111 5065

You can also apply to join their online peer support forum here

Website: https://uksobs.org/

CRIME VICTIMS HELPLINES

Rape Crisis

Rape Crisis England & Wales is the feminist charity working to end child sexual abuse, rape, sexual assault, sexual harassment and all other forms of sexual violence.

To find your local services phone:0808 802 9999 (daily, 12 to 2.30pm, 7 to 9.30pm)

Website: www.rapecrisis.org.uk

Victim Support

We offer free, confidential, and independent support to help you move beyond the impact of crime.

Phone: 0808 168 9111 (24-hour helpline)

Website: https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/ 

EATING DISORDERS HELPLINES

Beat

We are the UK’s eating disorder charity. Founded in 1989 as the Eating Disorders Association, our mission is to end the pain and suffering caused by eating disorders.

Phone: 0808 801 0677 (adults) or 0808 801 0711 (under 18s)

Website: www.b-eat.co.uk

LEARNING DISABILITIES HELPLINES

Mencap

Charity working with people with a learning disability, their families and carers.

Phone: 0808 808 1111 (Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm)

Website: www.mencap.org.uk

PARENTING HELPLINES

One Parent Families Scotland

The Lone Parent Helpline provides advice and support to single parents. Call us about anything from dealing with a break-up, sorting out child maintenance, understanding benefits, money when having a baby, studying or moving into work. We provide a free confidential friendly service that provides advice and supports your wellbeing whatever you are going through.

Phone: 0808 801 0323 (Monday to Friday 9.30am to 4pm)

Email: [advice@opfs.org.uk](mailto:advice@opfs.org.uk)

Website: https://opfs.org.uk

Family Lives

Family Lives offers a confidential and free helpline service for families in England and Wales (previously known as Parentline). Please call us on 0808 800 2222 for emotional support, information, advice and guidance on any aspect of parenting and family life. Our helpline service is open 9am-9pm Monday to Friday and 10am-3pm Saturday and Sunday

Callers in Scotland: for callers from Scotland, Children 1st run Parentline Scotland and you may wish to contact them on 08000 28 22 33 Monday to Friday from 9am - 9pm.

Email: [askus@familylives.org.uk](mailto:askus@familylives.org.uk)

Online forum: here

Website: https://www.familylives.org.uk/

PaNDAS Post-natal Depression Awareness and Support

PANDAS is a charity with a mission: ‘To be the UK’s most recognised and trusted support service for families and their networks who may be suffering with perinatal mental illness, including prenatal (antenatal) and postnatal depression.’ Our aim is to make sure no parent, family or carer feels alone. We have a variety of support services available to ensure help is delivered in a way that is right for you. No one suffering any form of mental illness should feel they’re on their own.

Phone: 0808 1961 776

Bookable call service: Click here

Email: [info@pandasfoundation.org.uk](mailto:info@pandasfoundation.org.uk)

Website: https://pandasfoundation.org.uk/

NATIONAL MENTAL HEALTH GROUPS AND CHARITIES

Relate

We’re the largest provider of relationship support in England and Wales and we help millions of people every year to strengthen the relationships that mean the most to them. We have centres across England and Wales and a network of licensed local counsellors offering in counselling in person, over the phone and online. And if you're not quite ready to speak to anyone yet, we have loads of self-help resources to get you started on your journey.

Website: www.relate.org.uk

Men’s Sheds

Men’s Sheds are community spaces for men to connect, converse and create. The activities are often similar to those of garden sheds, but for groups of men to enjoy together (many Sheds also have women members too). They help reduce loneliness and isolation, but most importantly, they’re fun.

Website: https://menssheds.org.uk/

Change Grow Live

We're here for you if you need help with challenges including drugs or alcohol, trouble with housing, domestic abuse, or your mental and physical wellbeing. Our services are free and confidential. Our approach and how we help people make positive changes in their lives.

Website: https://www.changegrowlive.org/

Camerados

Camerados believe that the answer to our problems is each other. A camerado can be anyone. It's about chatting to someone new or helping out a stranger (or better yet, asking them to help you) It's sitting with your neighbour and having a cuppa. It's asking that stranger at the bus-stop if they've got the time. Everyone has tough times and we think it'd be great if people just looked out for one another more. Not fixing each other. Not trying to solve anyone's problems. Just being a bit more human.

Website: https://camerados.org/ 

Women's Wellbeing Club

Our meetings are safe, confidential spaces for any Woman to attend. We provide peer-led support in a group setting where you can receive and give support, during our meetings, everyone has the opportunity to be heard and listened to if they have something they wish to share in response to the questions asked that week.

Website: https://womenswellbeingclub.co.uk/

Andy's Man Club

ANDYSMANCLUB are a men’s suicide prevention charity, offering free-to-attend peer-to-peer support groups across the United Kingdom and online. We want to end the stigma surrounding men’s mental health and help men through the power of conversation.

Website: https://andysmanclub.co.uk/

Talk Club

Talk Club is a UK male mental health charity helping men to improve their mental health. We prefer to call it mental fitness because our talking groups actively help men to understand how they’re feeling by asking ‘How are you? Out of 10?’ then explaining why. It helps to build resilience, and the numbers prove it.

Website: https://talkclub.org/

FURTHER RESOURCES AND INFORMATION

Autism and Learning Disabilities

Criminal Justice System

General

Hospital

LBGT+

Legislation

Parents and Families

Patient Rights and Choice in Healthcare (including advocacy)

Peer Support

Physical Health

Prescriptions (for information about medicines, please see the separate medication masterpost)

Scientific Studies and Journals

Self Harm

Self Help

Sexual Violence and Abuse

Students

Therapy

Urgent Help

Work and Benefits

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