If you or someone you know are in crisis or need urgent help, please seek immediate help
Samaritans: Samaritans are available, day or night, 365 days a year. Whoever you are and whatever you're facing, the Samaritans will not judge you or tell you what to do. They are available to listen, so you don't have to face it alone.
You can call the Samaritans free on 116 123 or visit their website www.samaritans.org.
Medical Emergency (UK): Call 999 for life-threatening emergencies.
WELLBEING
Even though 1 in 4 people have mental health problems, most of us don't get the help we need. The charity Mind offers help whenever you might need it through their information, advice and local services.
What is mental wellbeing?
Good mental wellbeing doesn't mean that you're always happy. Or that you're unaffected by your experiences.
And having good wellbeing doesn't always mean that you don't have a mental health problem.
You may live with a mental health problem, but have good wellbeing right now. Or you might not have a mental health problem, but be struggling with your wellbeing at the moment.
Poor mental wellbeing can make it more difficult to cope with daily life.
5 Ways to Wellbeing
Centre for well-being, NEF (the New Economics Foundation)
A review of the most up-to-date evidence suggests that building the following five actions into our day-to-day lives is important for well-being:
Connect...
With the people around you. With family, friends, colleagues and neighbours. At home, work, school or in your local community. Think of these as the cornerstones of your life and invest time in developing them. Building these connections will support and enrich you every day.
Be active...
Go for a walk or run. Step outside. Cycle. Play a game. Garden. Dance. Exercising makes you feel good. Most importantly, discover a physical activity you enjoy and that suits your level of mobility and fitness.
Take notice...
Be curious. Catch sight of the beautiful. Remark on the unusual. Notice the changing seasons. Savour the moment, whether you are walking to work, eating lunch or talking to friends. Be aware of the world around you and what you are feeling. Reflecting on your experiences will help you appreciate what matters to you.
Keep learning...
Try something new. Rediscover an old interest. Sign up for that course. Take on a different responsibility at work. Fix a bike. Learn to play an instrument or how to cook your favourite food. Set a challenge you will enjoy achieving. Learning new things will make you more confident as well as being fun.
Give...
Do something nice for a friend, or a stranger. Thank someone. Smile. Volunteer your time. Join a community group. Look out, as well as in. Seeing yourself, and your happiness, linked to the wider community can be incredibly rewarding and creates connections with the people around you.
SAMH Scottish Action for Mental Health
SAMH is Scotland's national mental health charity providing mental health social care support, addictions and employment services, among others: www.SAMH.org.uk
Online mental health and wellbeing support: Time for you
Additional Emergency Support
If you or someone you know needs urgent help, here are more resources:
Samaritans: You can call the Samaritans free on 116 123 or visit their website Samaritans.
Emergency Services (UK): Call 999 for life-threatening emergencies.
Shout Crisis Text Line (UK): Text SHOUT to 85258
Your GP or Local Mental Health Crisis Team: Contact your General Practitioner or find your local mental health crisis team for immediate support and guidance.