Depression, Anxiety & Stress
Exercise and Mental Health
The Royal College of Psychiatrists explain the link between physical activity and mental health and offers some suggestions about getting started.#
Website: www.rcpsych.ac.uk
Gloucestershire Self harm Helpline
For all ages, provides a confidential, safe, non-judgemental, informative space for people who self harm, friends, family or carers.
Support available 17:00-22:00 either by online chat , Freephone, or text.
Freephone: 0808 801 0606
Text: 07537 410 022
Website: www.gloucestershireselfharm.org
Let's Talk
Let’s Talk is our Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) service, covering both Gloucestershire and Herefordshire.
Website: www.2gether.nhs.uk
Teens in Crisis
TIC support young people with issues such as depression, anxiety, bereavement, bullying, anger, relationship problems, low self-esteem and self harm.
Website: www.ticplus.org.uk
Artlift
Artlift offers a range of art courses for health benefits, or “Arts on prescription” for people registered with a GP in Gloucestershire or at the Malmesbury Primary Care Centre (MPCC).
Website: www.artlift.org
Gloucestershire Counselling Service
GCS specialises in providing counselling and training counsellors to professional standards.
Telephone: 01453 766310
Website: www.gloscounselling.org.uk
Rethink
Rethink provide expert, accredited advice and information to everyone affected by mental health problems.
Telephone: 0300 5000 927
Website: www.rethink.org
Email: info@rethink.org
Get Active, Feel Good
There are lots of different types of exercise and physical activity. The most important thing to consider, is finding something that you enjoy. Mind has some great resources on where to start.
Website: www.mind.org.uk
Moodgym
Moodgym is like an interactive self-help book which helps you to learn and practise skills which can help to prevent and manage symptoms of depression and anxiety.
Website: www.moodgym.com.au
Gloucestershire Health and Care
Gloucestershire Health and Care offer specialist emotional wellbeing and mental health service for all children and young people who are registered with a GP in Gloucestershire or Herefordshire.
Telephone: 0300 421 8100
Website: www.ghc.nhs.uk
Email: ghccomms@ghc.nhs.uk
Kooth
Free anonymous online chat for young people to discuss your mental health issues.
Website: kooth.com
Samaritans
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.
Telephone: 116 123
Website: www.samaritans.org
Email: jo@samaritans.org
Mind
Mind provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.
Telephone: 0300 123 3393
Website: www.mind.org.uk