You don’t have to suffer in silence if you are struggling with your mental health. Here are some groups you can contact when you need help.
SAMARITANS Phone 116 123, 24 hours a day or email jo@samaritans.org in confidence.
CHILDLINE Phone 0800 1111. Calls are free and won’t show up on your bill.
PLATFORM 1 men’s community group Phone 01484 421143, Support for issues including mental health problems and addiction recovery.
ANDY’S MAN CLUB info@andysmanclub.co.uk
PAPYRUS : phone 0800 068 4141 A voluntary organisation supporting suicidal teens and young adults.
MIND : A charity offering support and advice for people with mental health problems. www.mind.org.uk phone 0300 123 3393
YOUNG MINDS : Phone 0808 802 5544 (mon-Fri 9.30-4pm) www.youngminds.org.uk Information on child and adolescent mental health. Services for both professionals and parents.
SANE Emotional support, information and guidance for people affected by mental illness, their families and carers. www.sane.org.uk/support. TEXT CARE comfort and care via text message, sent when the person needs it most www.sane.org.uk/textcare. PEER SUPPORT forum www.sane.org.uk/supportforum
STUDENTS AGAINST DEPRESSION : www.studentsagainstdepression.org
BULLYING UK www.bullying.co.uk a website for both children and adults affected by bullying.
MINDOUT Phone 01237 234 839 providing support and advice on mental health for members of LGBTQ communities
BEAT : https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk A charity offering advice and support with eating disorders.
Athletes imbalance : https://athletesinbalance.com Guidance, advice and support regarding the effects of energy imbalances in sport.