Suicide is the biggest killer in men under 45 and the biggest killer in the UK of people under 35. Speak out to people you trust. Face this issue because avoiding it and suffering in silence will only cause the symptoms to become worse.
Be there for others and don’t judge because mental health is hard enough as it is without people adding pressure and feeding your anxiety further.
Here is a list of organisations you can get in contact with if you need any help!
Help, Support and Information:
Autism Wessex: 01202 483360 (Mon-Fri 9.00-17.00)
Bi-Polar UK: 020 7931 6480
Carers UK (Formerly the Carers National Association): 0207 378 4999
Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS): 01305 255705
Crisis Response: 01305 361269 (Mon – Fri, 5pm – 11pm: Sat, Sun & Bank Holidays (9am – 11pm)
Cruse Bereavement Care: 0844 477 9400 (Mon – Fri, 9.30am – 5pm)
(Dorset) 01305 260216
Depression Alliance: 0845 123 2320 (Information pack request line)
East Dorset Mental Health Carers’ Forum: 01202 481730
Eating Disorders Association (beat): 0845 634 1414 (Helpline) – 0845 634 7650 (Youthline)
First Step to Freedom: 01926 851608
Hearing Voices Network: 0845 122 8642 (Helpline: Tue, 1pm – 4pm) – 0845 122 8641 (Enquiries)
MIND Helpline: 0845 766 0163 (Mon – Fri, 9am – 5pm)
National Domestic Violence: 0808 2000 247 (24hr Free Helpline)
OCD-UK: 0845 120 3778 (Enquiries)
Relate: 0300 100 1234 (To find your nearest Relate)
RETHINK (Helpline): 0207 840 3188 (Mon, Wed & Fri, 10am – 3pm: Tue & Thu, 10am – 1pm)
Samaritans: (National) 08457 90 90 90
SANEline: 0845 767 8000 (6pm – 11pm)
Shelter: 0808 800 4444 (Free housing advice helpline)
Triumph Over Phobia: 0845 600 9601
Victim Support: 0845 30 30 900
YoungMinds: 0207 336 8445 (Enquiries)
Drugs and Alcohol
ADFAM: 0207 928 8900 (Confidential support and information for families/friends of drug users)
Alcoholics Anonymous: 0845 769 7555 (National Helpline) – 01904 644026 (To find local group)
Love to everyone on #mentalhealthday#WMHD2017
Sam Cridland
