Mental Health Concerns

I am interested in getting mental health support soon

If you have recognised your mental health is not currently the best, and you would like to access some support, there are many options to choose from:

For more support with the emotional impact of living with and beyond cancer, you may want to explore having counselling, you could access counselling by visiting your GP or following the below link to find your local NHS talking therapy service to self refer:

Your GP might also consider prescribing medication to help you with your mental health, this may be something you do or don’t want to try, that is your choice.

For more information about taking medication to treat depression or anxiety, please see the link below

Doc Ready

It can be hard to talk to people when you’re having difficulties with your mental health. Doc Ready helps you prepare for the first time you visit a doctor to talk about your mental health. You’ll build a checklist, so you don’t miss anything, and get simple info and tips on what to expect.

If you would like to talk to someone on the phone, you could choose one of the following options:

Samaritans

Whatever you are going through, you can contact the Samaritans for support 24/7

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  • or call 116 123. 
  • https://www.samaritans.org/ 

The Mix UK

The Mix is the UK’s leading support service for young people. They’re here to help you take on any challenge you’re facing – from mental health to money, from homelessness to finding a job, from break-ups to drugs. Talk to The Mix via the online community, on social, through the free, confidential helpline or the counselling service

SupportLine

SupportLine is a confidential, non-judgemental service providing emotional support by phone, email or post, allowing young people from across the UK to talk through any issue they may be experiencing.

Or if you prefer support on line or via text, you could opt for the following services:

Young Minds textline 

Provides free, 24/7 text support for young people across the UK experiencing a mental health crisis. Text YM to 85258.

Kooth 

Kooth is commissioned by the NHS, Local Authorities, charities and businesses to provide anonymous and personalised mental health support for Children and Young People aged 11 to 25 years old.

Turn2Us

Turn2Us is a national charity that provides practical help to people who are struggling financially.

StepChange

StepChange help people deal with debt problems - If you’re worried about debt, their online debt advice service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

You can also call them on 0800 138 1111 from 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday, or 8am to 4pm on Saturdays.

Turning Point

If your mental health is causing you to lean on substances such as alcohol or drugs, or if drugs or alcohol are causing you to have mental health concerns, you can speak to your GP or you can refer yourself to Turning Point, please see the link below: