Now more than ever, it is important to take care of your mental health.
Mental health influences everything – everything we think, do and feel. It affects our relationships, our work, and our physical health. With Lockdown coming into place again it is important we look after ourselves, look after those around us and get through this together as a community.
There are many charities and organisations dedicated to supporting mental health and wellbeing.
| MIND |
mind.org.uk 020 8519 2122 They provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. |
| RETHINK |
rethink.org 0300 5000 927 A charity that believes a better life is possible or the millions of people affected by mental illness. |
| THE MENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION |
Mentalhealth.org.uk 0207 8031100 Their mission is to help people understand, protect and sustain their mental health. |
| BE MINDFUL |
bemindful.co.uk Mindfulness is part of the Mental health foundation strategy for a fresh emphasis on prevention, focusing on solutions that work and have impact |
| MENTAL HEALTH UK |
Mentalhealth-uk.org 020 7840 3008 info@mentalhealth-uk.org |
| CALM |
thecalm.net 0800 58 58 58 Calm is an award winning charity dedicated to preventing male suicide. |
| ANXIETY UK |
Anxietyuk.org.uk 03444 775 774 Offers a range of innovative and high quality service which focus on anxiety, stress and anxiety based on depression. |
| NHS CHOICES |
www.nhs.uk Help with information about all mental and physical health conditions. Your Health, your choices. |
| RELATE |
relate.org.uk 0300 100 1234 Largest provider of relationship support and helps people of all ages, backgrounds and sexual orientations to strengthen their relationship. |
| SAMARITANS |
Samaritans.org 116 123 Whatever your going through, call FREE anytime, from any phone. |
| HARMLESS |
harmless.org.uk info@harmless.org.uk Harmless organisation provides a range of services and support about self harm. |
| YOUNG MINDS |
youngminds.org.uk 0808 802 5544 (parents helpline) They champion children and young people, find help when needed and succeed in life. |
Counselling & Therapy
There are many types of counselling and therapy available, through NHS, charitable organisations and private providers.
If you are struggling with your mental health in any way, you can talk to your GP about your symptoms so they can point you in the right direction.
| ONLINE COUNSELLING |
The National Counselling Society Online counselling is a good option for people who may need a more flexible and convenient arrangement. This source is a useful place to start. |
| RELATE |
relate.org.uk/live-chat-counsellor This charity has a Live Chat where you can talk to a trained relationship counsellor. The sessions are free and confidential. |
| 7 CUPS |
7cups.com A secure online and really friendly service, where you can instant message trained listeners for instant help, guidance and support 24/7. |
We will get through this, and Oldham Athletic is here to support our fans and wider community.