The theme of Mental Health Awareness Week this year is anxiety, which is one of the most common mental health problems in the UK. Find support, sources of information and resources here.
Sources of support and information
Pathfinder West Sussex
The partners involved in the Pathfinder alliance can support people experiencing anxiety. Many of them also offer workshops, group activities and discussion groups to help people better manage their mental health, build confidence and reduce feelings of isolation. Find local sources of support on this website.
Anxiety UK – national charity helping people with anxiety
For information, resources, community and therapeutic support
Helpline: 03444 775774 (Mon to Fri, 9.30am-5.30pm)
Text support: 07537 416 905
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) – professional body for talking therapy and counselling. Provides information and a list of accredited therapists
Hub of Hope – UK-wide mental health service database
hubofhope.co.uk
Lets you search for local, national, peer, community, charity, private and NHS mental health support. You can filter results to find specific kinds of support.
No Panic – charity that helps and supports those living with panic attacks, phobias, obsessive compulsive disorders and other related anxiety disorders
Helpline: 0300 772 9844
Youth line: 0333 772 2644 (both 10am to 10pm, 365 days a year)
No More Panic – Provides information, support and advice for those with panic disorder, anxiety, phobias or OCD. Includes forum and chat room
Samaritans – open 24/7 for anyone who needs to talk
116 123 (freephone)
jo@samaritans.org
Freepost SAMARITANS LETTERS
samaritans.org
Triumph Over Phobia (TOP UK) - Provides self-help therapy groups and support for those with OCD, phobias and related anxiety disorders.
Resources
Video: How to calm your anxiety in less than 20 seconds
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_Dx_JttAWw
NHS breathing exercises: https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/self-help/guides-tools-and-activities/breathing-exercises-for-stress/
