Mental Health Resources

A collection of mental health support and information resources.

Mental Health Resources
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On this page, I have included links to mental health support services as well as organisations that provide information and resources for mental health and wellbeing, particularly in the workplace

Mental Health Support Services

In addition to the NHS and your GP, the following are further mental health support services that you can access:

The Samaritans

The Samaritans are available to help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week either via their website or by calling 116 123.  They are here for anyone struggling to cope who needs someone to listen without judgment or pressure.

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Samaritans works to make sure there’s always someone there for anyone who needs someone. Read more.

Shout 85258

Shout 85258 is a free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging service for anyone that is struggling to cope.

Free, 24/7 mental health text support in the UK
Shout 85258 is the UK’s first free, confidential, 24/7 text support service. It’s a place to go if you’re struggling to cope and need mental health support. Text SHOUT to 85258.

The Hub of Hope

The Hub of Hope is the UK’s leading mental health support database. It is provided by national mental health charity, Chasing the Stigma, and brings local, national, peer, community, charity, private, and NHS mental health support and services together in one place.

Hub of Hope - Mental Health Support Network provided by Chasing the Stigma
Chasing the Stigma (CTS) has launched the Hub of Hope - a national mental health database, bringing help and support together in one place, with a focus on grassroots organisations.

Mental Health Resources

These are organisations or resources that I have had positive experiences with and are worth checking out if would like to find out more about mental health or how to support it, particularly in the workplace.

Mind

Mind is a charity that provides advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They also campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.

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We’re Mind, the mental health charity. We’re here to make sure no one has to face a mental health problem alone.

This Can Happen

This Can Happen supports employers and employees across the world to create a positive environment for good mental health in the workplace. Their services provide people with effective solutions to support their employees' mental health – suitable for businesses of every size across the globe.

This Can Happen | Empowering Workplace Mental Health | Workplace Mental Health Event
We support organisations and empower their employees with the right solutions to create a positive environment for good mental health in the workplace.

Minds@Work

Minds@Work is a charity that inspires and equips people to enhance mental wellbeing in the workplace. Everyone is welcome to join the community to gain access to free events and programmes. The Minds@Work community includes people from every level, not just Leadership.

Minds@Work Movement - Mental Health in the Workplace
Minds@Work is a network of people across a range of industries and disciplines that believe in creating happier and mentally healthier workplaces where individuals can flourish and organisations prosper.

The Stability Network

The Stability Network is a global movement of people in the workforce who are speaking out about their own mental health challenges to inspire and encourage others. They deploy their trained advocates – called Stability Leaders – within workplaces and other community settings to stimulate dialogue around mental health. Their goal is to foster supportive workplaces and communities and motivate the individuals we touch to get the care, support, and accommodations they need to thrive.

The Stability Network | Changing the Way We Talk About Mental Health
The Stability Network is a growing movement of people in the workforce speaking out about their own mental health challenges to inspire others. Read our stories.

Mental Health First Aid England

Mental Health First Aid England believes in zero stigma around mental health. They provide mental health first aid training to enable people to talk freely about mental health and to seek support when they need it. I completed my mental health first aid training in 2020 and would highly recommend it to better understand mental health conditions and how to provide support and signposting to resources.

Mental health training online and face to face
Mental health training online and face to face

InsideOut Leaderboard

The InsideOut Leaderboard is a social enterprise with the mission of smashing the stigma of mental ill-health in our workplaces and society. The leaderboard features those senior leaders who are willing to speak out about their own lived experience with mental illness.

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I hope that you find these resources. Please get in touch if there are other resources you'd like to suggest or if you have any corrections to suggest.