Time to Talk... Mental Health
- Caitlin Dixon
- Jul 19, 2017
- 1 min read
Mental Health issues affects one in four people, so it's quite likely that you, a family member or a friend may suffer at some point.
However, there's plenty of support available if you are needing it.
One way you can all help is to talk to people who you think might be struggling with daily living.
Simple conversations can change the direction of an entire life. So when someone you know is going through a difficult time, it's OK to ask how they are - and if you feel like you need to speak to someone, it's OK to say no.
The Heads Together campaign promoted by Prince Harry and Prince William features people from all walks of lief talking about the life-changing conversation that helped them cope with their mental health problems - from anxiety, alcoholism and depression to loneliness, trauma and bereavement.
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Further information and support
Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust - produces leaflets on a range of Mental Health topics including Stress, Anxiety, Depression and low modd, Postnatal depression, Bereavement and Panic. Access ther leaflets at www.ntw.nhs.uk/selfhelp
Mind website: www.mind.org.uk/information-support/ - The site describes types of mental health problems, treatments, how to help others services whihc can help, and helplines you can contract.
Get in Touch
To discuss this further or to get information on accessing support for mental health issues, contact Iain Miller, Programme Lead for Public Mental Health at Gateshead Council, at iainmiller@gateshead.gov.uk or 0191 433 3099