Helping Pages
Mind have a special page for suggestions on how to protect your mental health during the Covid-19 lock-down. From dealing with loneliness to managing the anxieties of your teenage children. See what's available here.
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Samaritans are always there to help and the Coronavirus hasn't altered that. They also have a page dedicated to the current crisis here.
To call Samaritans dial 116 123. It's free and won't appear on your bill. Samaritans are there to listen whatever you need to talk about. |
PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide says families across the UK feel powerless and with nowhere to turn as their children suffer mental anguish and distress.
The new guide offers practical and professional advice to help break the silence around self-harm and suicide and encourage fearful parents to talk to their children before it is too late. The information can be downloaded by going here |
Where to get urgent help for mental health
If you need help for a mental health crisis, emergency or breakdown, you should get immediate expert advice and assessment. It's important to know that support is available, even if services seem busy at the moment because of coronavirus. |
togetherall
Known as the Big White Wall until recently it offers support with a wide range of well-being issues – from anxiety, depression, isolation and stress, to relationship problems and lifestyle challenges.
This peer-to-peer platform is a safe place to connect with others experiencing similar feelings, plus there are trained professionals on hand, 24/7. We ensure all members are anonymous to each other within the community. And, if sharing isn’t your thing, we have tools and courses to help you look after yourself, along with plenty of resources to explore.
Find out for yourself, it's free*, anonymous and available 24/7.
* Togetherall (Big White Wall) is paid for by Blackburn with Darwen Council and Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Partnership. Many people in other areas can access this for free, check when you register.
Known as the Big White Wall until recently it offers support with a wide range of well-being issues – from anxiety, depression, isolation and stress, to relationship problems and lifestyle challenges.
This peer-to-peer platform is a safe place to connect with others experiencing similar feelings, plus there are trained professionals on hand, 24/7. We ensure all members are anonymous to each other within the community. And, if sharing isn’t your thing, we have tools and courses to help you look after yourself, along with plenty of resources to explore.
Find out for yourself, it's free*, anonymous and available 24/7.
* Togetherall (Big White Wall) is paid for by Blackburn with Darwen Council and Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Partnership. Many people in other areas can access this for free, check when you register.
Help for young people
Kooth, from XenZone, is an online counselling and emotional well-being platform for children and young people, accessible through mobile, tablet and desktop and free at the point of use.
Kooth, from XenZone, is an online counselling and emotional well-being platform for children and young people, accessible through mobile, tablet and desktop and free at the point of use.
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Self-harm support
The Horizon Plan supports the parents of self-harming children to play a vital role in their child's healing. They have developed a toolkit of resources for parents (online courses, e-books and an online parent community). More information here. |
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More help and information
The Mix - Essential support for under 25s
Support for Youth Workers
Project5 is a free well-being support service for our healthcare workers. Thousands of coaches and mental health practitioners have signed up to offer evidence-based support to the national healthcare team.
The City Mental Health Alliance - Supporting the mental health of furloughed workers
What Does Lancashire Emotional Health in Schools and Colleges Do?
Public mental health and wellbeing and COVID-19 | Local Government Association
PAPYRUS - If you are having thoughts of suicide or are concerned for a young person who might be you can contact HOPELINEUK for confidential support and practical advice call 0800 068 4141
Action for Happiness - how to keep mentally healthy
This Altruistic August Calendar has daily actions for August 2020 to help us take one kind act per day.
Mentally Healthy Schools - Coronavirus - Resources for mental health and wellbeing toolkit
Coronavirus: 'Profound' mental health impact prompts calls for urgent research - BBC News
NHS Confederation - Supporting mental health in communities during the coronavirus crisis
The Lancet - Suicide risk and prevention during the COVID-19 pandemic
Webinar for care staff - We learnt from three teams on how they have prevented restrictive practices from increasing during COVID-19 and how they have supported staff. Youtube or Vimeo URL : https://youtu.be/Kg-LXXniFDA
The Mix - Essential support for under 25s
Support for Youth Workers
Project5 is a free well-being support service for our healthcare workers. Thousands of coaches and mental health practitioners have signed up to offer evidence-based support to the national healthcare team.
The City Mental Health Alliance - Supporting the mental health of furloughed workers
What Does Lancashire Emotional Health in Schools and Colleges Do?
Public mental health and wellbeing and COVID-19 | Local Government Association
PAPYRUS - If you are having thoughts of suicide or are concerned for a young person who might be you can contact HOPELINEUK for confidential support and practical advice call 0800 068 4141
Action for Happiness - how to keep mentally healthy
This Altruistic August Calendar has daily actions for August 2020 to help us take one kind act per day.
Mentally Healthy Schools - Coronavirus - Resources for mental health and wellbeing toolkit
Coronavirus: 'Profound' mental health impact prompts calls for urgent research - BBC News
NHS Confederation - Supporting mental health in communities during the coronavirus crisis
The Lancet - Suicide risk and prevention during the COVID-19 pandemic
Webinar for care staff - We learnt from three teams on how they have prevented restrictive practices from increasing during COVID-19 and how they have supported staff. Youtube or Vimeo URL : https://youtu.be/Kg-LXXniFDA
MHFA First Aiders
MHFA England calls on national network of Mental Health First Aiders to support during coronavirus crisis
With the virus heightening stress, anxiety and social isolation, Mental Health First Aiders and Champions are being asked to use their skills to support those struggling with their mental health by signposting them to the appropriate support, both in and outside of the workplace. More ...
MHFA England calls on national network of Mental Health First Aiders to support during coronavirus crisis
With the virus heightening stress, anxiety and social isolation, Mental Health First Aiders and Champions are being asked to use their skills to support those struggling with their mental health by signposting them to the appropriate support, both in and outside of the workplace. More ...
NHS expert tips and advice
Public Health England’s (PHE) Every Mind Matters platform has launched new advice focused on looking after people’s mental wellbeing during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic
Read the press release
Public Health England’s (PHE) Every Mind Matters platform has launched new advice focused on looking after people’s mental wellbeing during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic
Read the press release
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Looking after your mental health
If you are self-isolating or social distancing because of coronavirus (COVID-19), it is important to look after your mental health. Here are some tips that may help. |