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Mental Health Supportive People Networks , Resources and Organisations
Mental Health Supportive People Networks , Resources and Organisations
College wide support available for you to consider
College wide support available for you to consider
- Your tutor
- Anyone from the Mental Health First Aider Network(Choose a name from the posters displayed around the college or ask your tutor for a name to email. Your tutor may actually be one)
Exercises, support material and/or actions you can use to care of yourself
Exercises, support material and/or actions you can use to care of yourself
Ted Talk - Living With High Functioning Anxiety - As a comedian and performer, Jordan Raskopolous does not suffer from stage fright, but away from the lights it’s a different story. In this compelling and funny talk, she shares her insights into what it is like to live with high functioning anxiety and how people like her can be perceived - to be both shy and loud at the same time. A talk many will relate to and one that offers strategies for dealing with it.
Ted Talk - Living With High Functioning Anxiety - As a comedian and performer, Jordan Raskopolous does not suffer from stage fright, but away from the lights it’s a different story. In this compelling and funny talk, she shares her insights into what it is like to live with high functioning anxiety and how people like her can be perceived - to be both shy and loud at the same time. A talk many will relate to and one that offers strategies for dealing with it.
Regional/National support bodies
Regional/National support bodies
Every Mind Matters - NHS support for good mental health – take the quiz to get started with a free plan, expert advice and practical tips.
Every Mind Matters - NHS support for good mental health – take the quiz to get started with a free plan, expert advice and practical tips.
Mental Health Foundation - Mental Health Foundation - Offers a range of content designed on mental health and help to look after your own mental health.
Mental Health Foundation - Mental Health Foundation - Offers a range of content designed on mental health and help to look after your own mental health.
Anxiety UK - Anxiety Care UK specialises in helping people to recover from anxiety disorder and to maintain that recovery. This involves helping to plan, initiate and carry through personal recovery programmes. For further information ring 07552877219.
Anxiety UK - Anxiety Care UK specialises in helping people to recover from anxiety disorder and to maintain that recovery. This involves helping to plan, initiate and carry through personal recovery programmes. For further information ring 07552877219.
The British Dyslexia Association - The British Dyslexia Association aim to influence government and other institutions to promote a dyslexia friendly society, which enables dyslexic people of all ages to reach their full potential
The British Dyslexia Association - The British Dyslexia Association aim to influence government and other institutions to promote a dyslexia friendly society, which enables dyslexic people of all ages to reach their full potential
Brook - Brook provides free and confidential sexual health and well being services for nearly 250,000 young people UK-wide each year, as well as sex and relationships education to help young people make positive and healthy lifestyle choices.
Brook - Brook provides free and confidential sexual health and well being services for nearly 250,000 young people UK-wide each year, as well as sex and relationships education to help young people make positive and healthy lifestyle choices.
The Power of Touch - segment from the BBC - Read personal stories of ordinary people with mental illness and what people/things helped them get through the hard times.
The Power of Touch - segment from the BBC - Read personal stories of ordinary people with mental illness and what people/things helped them get through the hard times.
Child Bereavement UK - Organisation works with families/children through the mourning process of losing a child/sibling
Child Bereavement UK - Organisation works with families/children through the mourning process of losing a child/sibling
Childhood Bereavement - The Childhood Bereavement Network (CBN) is the hub for those working with bereaved children, young people and their families across the UK.
Childhood Bereavement - The Childhood Bereavement Network (CBN) is the hub for those working with bereaved children, young people and their families across the UK.
Child Line UK - Child line runs a helpline for children and young people in the UK on 0800 11 11. Calls are free and the number does not show up on your phone bill.
Child Line UK - Child line runs a helpline for children and young people in the UK on 0800 11 11. Calls are free and the number does not show up on your phone bill.
Bereavement - Cruse - Cruse Bereavement Care is the leading national charity for bereaved people in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Bereavement - Cruse - Cruse Bereavement Care is the leading national charity for bereaved people in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Women's Equality - Fawcett Society - The Fawcett Society is the UK's leading charity for women's equality and rights at home, at work and in public life.
Women's Equality - Fawcett Society - The Fawcett Society is the UK's leading charity for women's equality and rights at home, at work and in public life.
Family Bereavement Support - Grief Encounter supports bereaved children and their families to help alleviate the pain caused by the death of someone close.
Family Bereavement Support - Grief Encounter supports bereaved children and their families to help alleviate the pain caused by the death of someone close.
Menopause Support - Menopause Support provides private support via telephone and video consultations and bespoke menopause training and support solutions for businesses and organisations and menopause training days for therapists and well-being professionals. There are lots of free resources available on the website, plus details of our closed Facebook group, The Menopause Support Network led by Diane and supported by six wonderful volunteer moderators, and we have exciting plans for the future.
Menopause Support - Menopause Support provides private support via telephone and video consultations and bespoke menopause training and support solutions for businesses and organisations and menopause training days for therapists and well-being professionals. There are lots of free resources available on the website, plus details of our closed Facebook group, The Menopause Support Network led by Diane and supported by six wonderful volunteer moderators, and we have exciting plans for the future.
Mind for better Mental Health - Mind provide advice and support to anyone experiencing a mental health problem. Phone 03001233393 for more information.
Mind for better Mental Health - Mind provide advice and support to anyone experiencing a mental health problem. Phone 03001233393 for more information.
No Panic - No Panic which helps people who suffer from Panic Attacks, Phobias, Obsessive Compulsive Disorders and other related anxiety disorders including those people who are trying to give up Tranquillizers. No Panic also provides support for the carers of people who suffer from anxiety disorders. They can be contacted at 08001388889.
No Panic - No Panic which helps people who suffer from Panic Attacks, Phobias, Obsessive Compulsive Disorders and other related anxiety disorders including those people who are trying to give up Tranquillizers. No Panic also provides support for the carers of people who suffer from anxiety disorders. They can be contacted at 08001388889.
Papyrus - Papyrus is a voluntary organisation supporting teenagers and young adults who are feeling suicidal. You can call them on 0800 068 41 41.
Papyrus - Papyrus is a voluntary organisation supporting teenagers and young adults who are feeling suicidal. You can call them on 0800 068 41 41.
Rethink Mental illness - We improve the lives of people severely affected by mental illness through our network of local groups and services, expert information and successful campaigning. Our goal is to make sure everyone affected by severe mental illness has a good quality of life
Rethink Mental illness - We improve the lives of people severely affected by mental illness through our network of local groups and services, expert information and successful campaigning. Our goal is to make sure everyone affected by severe mental illness has a good quality of life
The Samaritans - The Samaritans operate a 24-hour service available every day of the year on 116 123. If you prefer to write down how you're feeling, you can email at jo@samaritans.org
The Samaritans - The Samaritans operate a 24-hour service available every day of the year on 116 123. If you prefer to write down how you're feeling, you can email at jo@samaritans.org
Scope - Scope is a charity that aims to make the UK a place where disabled people have the same opportunities as everyone else.
Scope - Scope is a charity that aims to make the UK a place where disabled people have the same opportunities as everyone else.
Stonewall - Stonewall is the largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) rights charity and organisation in Europe.
Stonewall - Stonewall is the largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) rights charity and organisation in Europe.
The Mix - Get Connected is the UK's free, confidential helpline service for young people under 25. You can call them on 0808 808 4994.
The Mix - Get Connected is the UK's free, confidential helpline service for young people under 25. You can call them on 0808 808 4994.
The National Autistic Society - The National Autistic Society is the leading UK charity for autistic people (including those with Asperger syndrome) and their families.
The National Autistic Society - The National Autistic Society is the leading UK charity for autistic people (including those with Asperger syndrome) and their families.
Winston’s Wish - Winston’s Wish is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Winston’s Wish - Winston’s Wish is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Young Minds - Young Minds is the UK's leading charity committed to improving the emotional well-being and mental health of children and young people.(Parent helpline)
Young Minds - Young Minds is the UK's leading charity committed to improving the emotional well-being and mental health of children and young people.(Parent helpline)
Reviewed and revised July 2025
Reviewed and revised July 2025
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