A list of resources you may find helpful

For support or advice about mental health:

Samaritans

• You can access confidential emotional support at any time from Samaritans, either by calling 116 123 or emailing jo@samaritans.org

http://www.samaritans.org/about-us

 Shout

• 24/7 text service, free on all major mobile networks, for anyone in crisis anytime, anywhere. It’s a place to go if you’re struggling to cope and you need immediate help. Text 85258. Only available in mainland UK

https://giveusashout.org/

NHS Choices

• Mental health services are free on the NHS.

• How to access NHS mental health services

• To get urgent medical help, use the NHS 111 online service, or call 111 if you’re unable to get help online. Only available in mainland UK. For life-threatening emergencies, call 999 for an ambulance

Mind

• Provides support for people with mental health problems in England and Wales

https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/

Kooth

• Provides online mental health support for young people aged up to 25

https://www.kooth.com/

For living with Type 2 Diabetes:

• Diabetes UK (a national charity) 

https://www.diabetes.org.uk/

• Diabetes.co.uk (a charity)

https://www.diabetes.co.uk/type2-diabetes.html

• NHS advice

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/type-2-diabetes/

• Healthtalk (health advice)

 https://healthtalk.org/introduction/diabetes-type-2/

 https://healthtalk.org/experiences/type-2-diabetes/depression-feeling-down-and-mood-swings/