Created on: 16 Dec 2020 | Last modified: 04 Jul 2024
The mental health focus sections address some of the everyday issues that impact on our mental health, as well as a round up of services that offer support to people identifying mental health worries, and resources around loss and bereavement.
Breathing Space is a free, confidential phone service for anyone in Scotland experiencing mental health concerns.
Samaritans is a free, confidential service for anyone experiencing mental health issues. The service also provides resources specifically for those working with young people.
Papyrus – Prevention of Young Suicide offers resources to discuss suicide with young people, as well as what to do in a crisis with both young people and adults.
Education Support is a UK wide charity supporting people working in education, and offer a free helpline, staffed by counsellors.
If you feel that the levels of anxiety that you are experiencing are significant, or if you think that you may be experiencing symptoms of depression, you should contact your GP or NHS 24 for medical advice.
If you or those around you are experiencing triggers for existing mental health problems there are a number of online resources that can help, such as:
The NHS offers links to information about stress, anxiety, fear and panic, low mood, sadness and depression, loneliness mental health at work, and bereavement.