Wellbeing
Tips to improve your wellbeing
For further support with your mental health during Covid-19 visit:-
https://www.rehab4addiction.co.uk/coronavirus/mental-health-coronavirus
https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/if-youre-having-difficult-time/if-youre-worried-about-your-mental-health-during-coronavirus-pandemic/
Talk about your feelings or worries with someone. Don’t struggle on by yourself, talk to family or friends about how you are feeling. Talking to someone about how you feel can often help reduce your anxiety and help you to see things from a different perspective. If you have no one to talk to, think about calling one of the listed telephone support services listed on this website.
Deal with problems. Don’t ignore them; if your problems are mounting up or you are struggling with a big problem, break it down into smaller chunks and deal with one bit at a time. If you are unable to sort the problem out and struggling to cope, pick up the phone and call one of the listed services for support and advice.
Prioritise. Decide what has to be done and what can wait; it may help to make a list and put the priorities in order of importance.
Sleep Well. Lack of sleep reduces your ability to handle stress and can affect your mood. If you are not getting enough sleep, try to look at ways of improving this (see the listed self -help leaflets below for useful information on sleep).
Healthy eating- Try to eat a healthy, balanced diet with plenty of fruit and vegetables; try to reduce fatty and fried food and food high in sugar and salt. For more advice on healthy eating visit: – https://www.nhs.uk/live-well
Exercise- Try to find time to exercise in your day; just 30 minutes can be beneficial and if you struggle with low mood, stress or anxiety, regular exercise can really make a difference to the way you feel. Take a walk, cycle, swim, join a fitness or dance class and try to make it part of your daily or weekly routine.
For further information visit:- www.nhs.uk/Livewell www.nhs. uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/pages/mental-benefits-of-exercise.aspx
Mindfulness, Is becoming more aware of the present moment, so that we can enjoy the world around us more, rather than dwelling on the past or worrying about the future. Going over unhelpful thoughts does not benefit us and can increase anxiety and lower mood. For further information on Mindfulness visit:- www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/mindfulness or see the relaxation and mindfulness downloads listed below
See NHS Five Steps to mental wellbeing at :- www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/improve-mental-wellbeing
Useful Contact Details for Staffordshire & Stoke-on-Trent Adult Mental Health Provision
24 hour Emergency Mental Health Support
North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Access Team
Provide 24 hour cover for all mental health services in North Staffordshire; provides crisis support, assessments, advice and signposting
Contact:- 0800 0328 728 (OPTION 1) or 07739 775202 if this number is unavailable.
Out of Hours GP Service for Staffordshire
Contact:-111
If there is immediate danger of serious harm Contact:- 999
Mental Health Helplines
The Samaritans
Provide telephone and face-to-face support for anyone who needs to talk to someone at any time of the day or night; you do not need to be suicidal to contact this service.
National Samaritans Helpline (24 hour support) 116 123 (Free number)
or Email:- jo@samaritans.org
For your local Samaritans Branches in Stoke-on-Trent, Newcastle, Leek and Stafford; please call 116 123 or visit their
website at https://www.samaritans.org
For the Samaritans self-help App visit:- https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/self-help/
SANE
Offer emotional support and information to anyone affected by mental health issues and improve their quality of life
Contact:- 0300 304 7000 Open Daily 4.30pm-10.30pm
website:- http://www.sane.org.uk
Staffordshire Mental Health Helpline
Available to anyone who is over 18 years old, living in Staffordshire, who may be going through a difficult time and need someone to talk to. The service operates 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
Contact:- 0808 800 2234
Text: 07860 022821 (FREE)
Email:- staffordshire.helpline@brighter-futures.org.uk
website:- http://www.brighter-futures.org.uk
Staffordshire Mental Health Directory
Provides information and contact details about local organisations & projects in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent who provide advice and support throughout the community:- www.stokementalhealth.info
Free Primary Care Mental Health Support Services
The provision of Talking therapy, one-to-one and group support for those struggling with a range of common mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, panic attacks, phobias and social anxiety; some of the organisations also provide support on managing long-term health conditions such as Diabetes, Heart conditions, Musculoskeletal difficulties, Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Chronic Pain
Staffordshire & Stoke-on-Trent Wellbeing Service
Provides talking therapy, practical support and advice for people aged 16 years or older who are struggling with common mental health problems.
Contact details:- 0300 123 0907 then press Option 2
website:- http://healthy-minds.org.uk
Changes Health and Wellbeing Service
Changes is a user-led organisation and offers a unique recovery service throughout Staffordshire for those struggling with any type of mental distress; they offer the 12 step recovery programme, support groups, mental health training and resources
Contact details:- Head Office:-01782 413101
Email: stoke@changes.org.uk ; Website:- http://www.changes.org.uk
Brighter Futures
Provide support for those struggling with mental health problems, substance misuse, homelessness, financial issues, etc.
Contact:- 01782 406000; http://www.brighter-futures.org.uk
ECHO offers mutual support and information for people who have experienced self-harm
Contact:- 07500 444116; Email:- info@brighter-futures.org.uk
The Dove Service
Provide bereavement counselling & terminal illness counselling for residents in Stoke-On-Trent and North Staffordshire
Contact:-01782 683155
website:- www.thedoveservice.org.uk
Mind
Provide nationwide Mental Health information and support
Mental Health Info Line:- 0300 123 3393 or text 86463
National number:- 020 8519 2122; Website:- www.mind.org.uk
Mind Legal Line:-0300 466 6463
North Staffs Mind
Provide mental health support, advice and information; also provide a free counselling service
Contact:- 01782 262100; website:- http://nsmind.org.uk/
Rethink
A nationwide mental health charity, providing mental health information, services and support
Contact:- 0300 5000 927
website:- https://www.rethink.org/
Everyone Health
Commissioned by Staffordshire County Council, Everyone Health is a free health, fitness and wellbeing service that can help with weight management, falls prevention, physical activity, reducing loneliness and stop smoking. For more information visit:-
website:- https://staffordshire.everyonehealth.co.uk
For further information on healthy living, including healthy eating, exercise and mindfulness visit:-
https://www.nhs.uk/change4life
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/mindfulness/
Mental Wellbeing Self-Help Websites and Resources
These provide self-help support, information and self-help literature on a range of mental wellbeing issues such as depression and low mood, anger, anxiety, panic attacks, social anxiety, phobias, post-natal depression and sleep problems
Living Life to the Full
Northumbria University Self-help leaflets
http://www.selfhelpguides.ntw.nhs.uk/northumbria/
Wellbeing Service South Glasgow
website:-http://wellbeing-glasgow.org.uk
Mood Juice
http://www.moodjuice.scot.nhs.uk/
Relaxation and Mindfulness Practice
These websites provide further information/information sheets on Mindfulness and relaxation; used regularly mindfulness and relaxation can help to reduce anxiety and improve mood. For more information visit:-
www.getselfhelp.co.uk/mindfulness.htm
www.therapistaid.com (then search for mindfulness or relaxation)
freemindfulnss.org