Get help, call someone, message someone, anyone … just please do not suffer in silence.
This is simply a list of resources that may help you in learning, understanding and managing your feelings. The important thing is that you, please do talk, do get help, do be brave and do feel proud for asking. You are not alone.
If you need to reach out to a stranger for a chat, just get in touch – [email protected]
General resources for information and self-help:
https://checkpointorg.com/mental-health-resources/
https://www.mindcharity.co.uk/online-self-help-programmes-websites-resources/
https://www.backontrack.nhs.uk/resources/self-help-materials/
https://www.annafreud.org/on-my-mind/self-care/ (huge library of ideas and tools)
https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/resources/looking-after-yourself
https://www.psychologytools.com/downloads/worksheets-exercises-guides-handouts/
Lists of Apps that help with mental health issues
These links contain a huge variety of Apps that are both paid and free. From general mindfulness to specific apps to prevent self-harm and promote overall positivity.
https://www.nhs.uk/apps-library/category/mental-health/
https://www.verywellmind.com/best-mental-health-apps-4692902
https://adaa.org/finding-help/mobile-apps
Links to lists of Podcasts that talk about Mental Health issues or aim to support those suffering:
https://mashable.com/article/mental-health-podcasts/?europe=true
https://blog.feedspot.com/mental_health_podcasts/
Links to lists of blogs about mental health
An actual blog - https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/blog
https://www.barnetwellbeing.org.uk/blogs-mental-health-and-wellbeing
https://www.healthline.com/health/depression/best-blogs-of-the-year#1
https://neurowellnessspa.com/mental-health-blogs-2020/
https://www.betterhelp.com/advice/
https://www.mhanational.org/self-help-tools
https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/mental-health-resources/
Links to lists of YouTube channels to watch:
https://www.clarityy.com/posts/top-10-psychology-and-mental-health-channels-on-youtube
https://empathysites.com/best-mental-health-therapist-youtube-channels/
http://www.hellomeitsyou.org/blog/10-mental-health-youtubers-were-here-for
https://themighty.com/2020/12/mental-health-best-youtube-channels/
https://blog.feedspot.com/anxiety_youtube_channels/
https://blog.feedspot.com/depression_youtube_channels/
https://www.yourfriendjane.com/blog/best-mental-health-youtube-channels
Helpline numbers and emergency agencies:
A comprehensive list of global support can be found on these sites:-
https://unitedgmh.org/mental-health-support
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_suicide_crisis_lines
https://togetherweare-strong.tumblr.com/helpline
Helplines to call:
Worldwide:
https://helplines.org/helplines/?fwp_topics=mental-health
Europe:
This site covers most of Europe in detail - https://www.iasp.info/resources/Crisis_Centres/Europe/
If you call 116 123 from anywhere in Europe you will get through to a trained operator.
Some further info:
France (English Speaking)
0033 145 39 4000
Suicide Ecoute
01 46 21 46 46
Germany
Telefonseelsorge Deutschland (National)
German speaking: 0800 -111 0 222
English speaking: 030-44 01 06 07
Crisis support line 6pm to 12am daily
Italy
800 86 00 22
UK
http://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/
http://www.time-to-change.org.uk/
UK & ROI
116 123
Samaritans
0800 068 4141
HopeLine UK
0808 808 8000 - ROI
Again – please reach out to someone if you feel you can’t cope.
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