Mental health and wellbeing resources in the UK
As a follow-up to their successful INWED online seminar on 23 June, WIM3 have published a list of mental health and wellbeing resources in the UK.
- Shout – texting service for those in crisis https://www.giveusashout.org/ or Text Shout to 85258
- Samaritans Helpline – To talk to someone https://www.samaritans.org/ or call free on 116 123
- IAPT – for those in need to talk to someone professionally (organised by your local NHS district) https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/other-services/Psychological%20therapies%20%28IAPT%29/LocationSearch/10008
- Hestia – for those suffering from domestic abuse https://www.hestia.org/domestic-abuse
- Mind – for confidential mental health information services - Telephone: 0300 123 3393 (9am-6pm Monday to Friday) or text 86463, www.mind.org.uk/information-support/helplines
- IOM3 Member's Benevolent Trust – for support for IOM3 members - Telephone +44 (0)7889 123373 or email [email protected]
- The Mix - provides judgement-free information and support to young people aged 13-25 on a range of issues including mental health problems www.themix.org.uk/get-support
- Talk to your doctor
- Find a therapist locally (a lot are doing online sessions during Lockdown / COVID19)
- Check if your employer / educational institution has a helpline
- Daphne Jackson Trust – for STEM women returning after a career break - https://daphnejackson.org/