Are you feeling...
- Lonely
- Fearful of social situations
- Anxious
- Low and hopeless
- Stressed
- Scared or worried
- Depressed
- Unable to cope
Have you considered talking therapies? These are confidential treatments carried out by trained, NHS accredited practitioners. They can help with common mental health problems and you can refer yourself directly for free.
iTalk is a service which is delivered as a partnership between Solent Mind and Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust. Dor more information visit NHS Talking Therapies
Another useful service is Mind. They have useful workshops for your mental health and wellbeing. This includes access information to the Upturn project specifically for 14 to 18 year olds. For more information visit the Solent Mind Website.
Solent Mind has launched a new Self Harm Support Hub to provide support to parent, carers and professionals in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
Supporting a young person who self-harms can be a difficult journey. The new hub will include information and toolkits in addition to access to new peer support groups, training resources and wellbeing information provided by Solent Mind. To find out more and register interest, visit Solent Mind website.
Other useful services
The Samaritans
365 days a year/24 hours a day.
Free confidential advice available.
Telephone: 116 123
Cruse Bereavement Helpline
Support related to bereavement.
Open everyday (check cruse.org.uk for times).
Telephone: 0808 808 1677
NHS 111
In the event of a mental health crisis or emergency contact telephone 111.
This service has a mental health emergency team that can assist - available 365 days a year 24 hours a day.
If you feel that you would like to consider medication as a treatment option, please contact the surgery for this to be discussed further with a clinician.