NHS Mental health
Find information and support for your mental health.
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NHS: Mental healthKooth
Free anonymous online chat for young people to discuss their mental health issues.
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KoothSamaritans
Samaritans offer a safe place for you to talk any time you like, in your own way – about whatever’s getting to you. You don’t have to be suicidal. Call Samaritans free, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Phone
116 123
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Samaritans
Email
jo@samaritans.orgRethink Mental Illness
Rethink Mental Illness provide expert, accredited advice and information to everyone affected by mental health problems.
Phone
0121 522 7007
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Rethink Mental Illness
Email
info@rethink.orgMind
Mind provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.
Phone
0300 123 3393
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MindDepression Understood
An information centre with details link to services and groups within Northamptonshire that can help with depression, anxiety etc.
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www.depression-understood.orgNorthamptonshire Rape Crisis
A rape crisis centre that provides a safe women only space for women and girls. They are also a rape crisis centre that is able to provide support to men and boys.
Phone
0300 2225930
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nricc.co.ukThe Lowdown
The Lowdown offers a free and confidential drop in service six days a week in Northampton, where you can get the help and support you may need, whatever you are struggling with.
Phone
01604 622223
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thelowdown.infoService Six
A specialist provider of outcome based professional therapeutic support, diversionary and activity services for thousands of hard-to-reach disadvantaged children, young people, adults and families.
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Service Six- NorthamptonshireYoung Minds
YoungMinds is the UK’s leading charity championing the wellbeing and mental health of you people.
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0808 802 5544
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youngminds.org.ukFive Ways to Wellbeing
Everyone’s path to happiness is different. Based on the latest research, we have identified 10 Keys that tend to make life happier and more fulfilling.
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10 Keys to Happier LivingGive
Not just about money! Visit the volunteer centre – get involved and make a contribution or perhaps practice weekly acts of kindness
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Voluntary Impact NorthamptonPalouse Mindfulness
Breathing exercises & relaxation techniques e.g. breathe in on 7 and out on 1.
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MBSR/Mindfulness
Mental health action plan
Writing an action plan can improve your well-being. Your GP/nurse may highlight some things they think could be included. However it is your wellbeing plan and you are in control. Start today at the bottom of the page and continue overleaf. Look at it regularly to help you to stay on track.
Wellbeing plan
Aim for three changes you can make that will help you to feel better and help you stay well.
What am I going to do?
How will this help me?
When will I do this by?Plan for when things are not going so well
Identify your red flags (early warning signs) if you are starting to spiral downwards (such as your thoughts, feelings, reactions) and develop an action plan of what to do when things get tough
If I really can’t cope I will
Think about who you can call for support and what distractions and calming activities will help you to get through the day or through the next few hours.