Did you know?
One in every four people in the country will face a mental health challenge each year. This could be things like anxiety, depression, addiction, personality disorders, or psychosis.
Feeling upset or scared when dealing with mental health problems is completely normal — but remember, you’re not alone. There are lots of support options and services ready to help you, including:
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Online support and information services
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Helplines
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Talking therapies
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Counselling
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Crisis mental health support
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Specialist mental health help
How to Access Support
Many services allow self-referral, meaning you do not need a referral from a GP or medical professional to use them.
You can also:
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Contact your GP, who can offer advice, discuss treatments, and refer you to local support services.
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Visit www.nhs.uk/mental-health for further information.
Support Available:
- Mind – CPSLMind
A mental health charity providing a range of services and support for people suffering with mental health problems and promoting positive mental health across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. - Keep Your Head
Provides information on mental health and wellbeing support and local services available for young people and adults across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. - How Are You (H.A.Y.)
An interactive local website that brings together information on activities and support available in your local community to help boost mental health and wellbeing. - Lifecraft
Free, confidential helpline that you can call anonymously to talk to a trained volunteer. Lifeline is available daily 11am-11pm and can be reached by calling 0808 808 2121. - Qwell and Kooth
Free online wellbeing services offering chat-based counselling, peer support and self-help.
– Qwell – for ages 18+
– Kooth – for ages 11-25 - Psychological Wellbeing Service
Psychological therapy for mild to moderate depression or anxiety for anyone aged 17+. You do not need a diagnosis to access the service and can self-refer by visiting www.cpft.nhs.uk/psychological-wellbeing-service.