r/MentalHealthUK • • Sep 21 '24

Announcement Please read if your post doesn't show up straight away!

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r/MentalHealthUK • • Jun 20 '24

Resources r/MentalHealthUK Masterpost

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Welcome to the updated r/MentalHealthUK resource masterpost!

Here, you will find helplines and resources relating to about mental health support in the UK, as well as location specific resources which will be listed in separate posts and linked below. If there are any services you feel should be added to this post, please send a modmail. As of 2024 the links are all up to date, but if you notice any mistakes or want to inform us of any changes, again please contact the mods via the sub. 

This main masterpost contains information about nationwide resources. Please use the following links for location specific resources:

Mental Health Helplines

Shout

Shout is the UKs first 24/7 text service, free on all major mobile networks, for anyone in crisis anytime, anywhere. We can help with urgent issues such as: suicidal thoughts, abuse or assault, self-harm, bullying and relationship challenges

Text Shout to 85258 or visit giveusashout.org

Mental Health Matters

Helpline for people with mental health problems, their carers, families and friends. The team can offer emotional guidance and information and help people who may be feeling low, anxious or stressed or in extreme emotional distress and feel that there is nowhere else to turn. Support is also provided to people caring for another person and finding it difficult to cope. The service is confidential unless it is considered there is a risk to yourself or others. Webchat available 24/7

Click here to find the different numbers for the geographical areas covered, or email [info@mhm.org.uk](mailto:info@mhm.org.uk)

Supportline

We offer confidential emotional support to children, young adults and adults by telephone, email and post. We work with callers to develop healthy, positive coping strategies, an inner feeling of strength and increased self esteem to encourage healing, recovery and moving forward with life.

Phone: 01708 765200 (hours vary – ring for details) Email: [info@supportline.org.uk](mailto:info@supportline.org.uk)

Breathing Space

A confidential phoneline for anyone in Scotland over the age of 16, feeling low, anxious or depressed.

Phone: 0800 838587 (weekdays mon-thurs 6pm until 2am. Weekend Friday 6pm-Monday 6am)

Website: https://breathingspace.scot

C.A.L.L. Mental Health Helpline

Offers emotional support and information/literature on Mental Health and related matters to the people of Wales. Anyone concerned about their own mental health or that of a relative or friend can access the service. C.A.L.L. Helpline offers a confidential listening and support service.

Phone: 0800 132 737 or text help to 81066

Website: https://www.callhelpline.org.uk

Lifeline Helpline

Lifeline is the Northern Ireland crisis response helpline service for people who are experiencing distress or despair. No matter what your age or where you live in Northern Ireland, if you are or someone you know is in distress or despair, Lifeline is here to help.

Phone: 0808 808 8000 or 18001 0808 808 8000 for Deaf and hard of hearing Textphone users. (24 hours a day, seven days a week)

Website: https://www.lifelinehelpline.info

RABI Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution

Time is a precious commodity, especially in farming. But it’s something our staff will happily give you.

When you call you’ll speak to a member of our dedicated welfare team. We understand that making that very first call – and talking about personal things with someone you don’t know – might sound daunting. However, it’s 100% confidential, so you’ll be free to discuss what’s on your mind without judgement. We won’t disclose any information to third parties without your explicit permission and calls are not recorded. We’ll do our very best to make you feel at ease, listening with courtesy, sympathy and respect.

Phone: 0808 281 9490 (9am-5pm weekdays) Email: [help@rabi.org.uk](mailto:help@rabi.org.uk)

Website: https://rabi.org.uk/

The Drinks Trust

We are the drinks industry community organisation, providing care and support to the people who form the drinks industry workforce, both past and present. The Trust provides individuals with services across vocational, well-being, financial and practical support. These services are intended to assist with and improve the circumstances of those who receive them

Phone: 0800 915 4610 Email: [support@drinkstrust.org.uk](mailto:support@drinkstrust.org.uk)

Contact form – To be eligible, you must have worked for at least two years full-time or four years part-time in the UK drinks industry.

Website: https://www.drinkstrust.org.uk/

Anxiety UK

Charity providing support if you've been diagnosed with an anxiety condition.

Phone: 03444 775 774 (Mon to Fri, 9.30am to 5.30pm)

Website: www.anxietyuk.org.uk

Bipolar UK

A charity helping people living with manic depression or bipolar disorder.

Peer support line: Arrange a call back from our Peer Support Line. Book in a call with our chatbot- simply type in 'I would like to speak to someone' and select a date and time that works best for you.

Email us: [info@bipolaruk.org](mailto:info@bipolaruk.org)

Website: bipolaruk.org

Carers UK

We provide an expert telephone advice and support service. You can talk to us, no matter where you are in the UK or how complex your query is. We do benefits checks, and advise on financial and practical matters related to caring.

Phone: 0808 808 7777 (Mon-Fri 9am until 6pm)

Email: [advice@carersuk.org](mailto:advice@carersuk.org)

Online forum: Click here

Website: https://www.carersuk.org/

CALM

Our helpline is for people in the UK who are down or have hit a wall for any reason, who need to talk or find information and support.

Phone: 0800 58 58 58 (5pm to midnight - 365 days a year)

Website: www.thecalmzone.net

Shelter

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support, and legal services

England&Scotland phone number: 08088004444 (8am - 8pm on weekdays and 9am - 5pm weekends).

(https://www.shelter.org.uk/)

Wales phone number: 08000 495495 (9.30am – 4.00pm, Monday to Friday)

(https://sheltercymru.org.uk/)

For similar housing support in Ireland and NI: Ireland and Northern Ireland

Mind

Promotes the views and needs of people with mental health problems.

Phone: 0300 123 3393 (Mon to Fri, 9am to 6pm)

Website: www.mind.org.uk)

Mind Cymru: 0292-0395-123

Website: https://www.mind.org.uk/about-us/mind-cymru/

No Panic

Voluntary charity offering support for sufferers of panic attacks and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). Offers a course to help overcome your phobia/OCD. Includes a helpline.

Phone: 0844 967 4848 (daily, 10am to 10pm)

Website: www.nopanic.org.uk

OCD Action

Support for people with OCD. Includes information on treatment and online resources.

Phone: 0845 390 6232 (Mon to Fri, 9.30am to 5pm)

Website: www.ocdaction.org.uk

OCD UK

A charity run by people with OCD, for people with OCD. Includes facts, news and treatments.

Phone: 0845 120 3778 (Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm)

Website: www.ocduk.org

PAPYRUS

HOPELINEUK is a confidential support and advice service for children and young people under the age of 35 who are experiencing thoughts of suicide, or anyone concerned that a young person could be thinking about suicide.

Phone: HOPELINEUK 0800 068 4141 (9:00 am to 12:00 am midnight every day including weekends & bank holidays)

Text: 07860 039 967

Email: [pat@papyrus-uk.org](mailto:pat@papyrus-uk.org)

Website: www.papyrus-uk.org

Rethink Mental Illness

Support and advice for people living with mental illness.

Phone: 0300 5000 927 (Mon to Fri, 9.30am to 4pm)

Website: www.rethink.org

Samaritans

Confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair.

Phone: 116 123 (free 24-hour helpline)

Website: https://www.samaritans.org/ 

SANE

Emotional support, information and guidance for people affected by mental illness, their families and carers.

SANEline: 0300 304 7000 (daily, 4.30 to 10.30pm)

Textcare: comfort and care via text message, sent when the person needs it most http://www.sane.org.uk/textcare

Forum: Click here

Website: www.sane.org.uk/support

Veterans Gateway

The first point of contact for veterans seeking support. We put veterans and their families in touch with the organisations best placed to help with the information, advice and support they need – from healthcare and housing to employability, finances, personal relationships and more.

Phone: 0808 802 1212 Text: 81212 Email: submit here Live chat: here

Website: https://www.veteransgateway.org.uk/

First Person Plural (CLOSED, but legacy site is viewable for information and resources)

First Person Plural (FPP) specialises in working for and on behalf of all those affected by Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) and similar complex trauma-related dissociative identity conditions. These similar conditions include type 1 Dissociative Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (DDNOS), and a type of Other Specified Dissociative Disorder (OSDD) which is described as DID-like.

Website: https://www.firstpersonplural.org.uk/ 

LGBT+ HELPLINES

Switchboard LGBT

Switchboard provides a one-stop listening service for LGBT+ people on the phone, by email and through Instant Messaging.

Phone: 0300 330 0630 (10am-10pm every day)

Email: [chris@switchboard.lgbt](mailto:chris@switchboard.lgbt)

Website: https://switchboard.lgbt/

MindlineTrans+

MindLine Trans+ is a confidential emotional, mental health support helpline for people who identify as Transgender, Agender, Gender Fluid, Non-binary..

Phone: 03003305468 (Fridays from 8pm to midnight)

Mermaids UK

Mermaids provides a helpline aimed at supporting transgender youth up to and including the age of 19, their families and professionals working with them.

Phone: 0808 801 0400 (Open Monday - Friday; 9am - 9pm)

Email: [info@mermaidsuk.org.uk](mailto:info@mermaidsuk.org.uk)

Website: https://www.mermaidsuk.org.uk

ABUSE HELPLINES (CHILD, SEXUAL, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE)

NSPCC

Children's charity dedicated to ending child abuse and child cruelty.

Phone: 0800 1111 for Childline for children (24-hour helpline)

0808 800 5000 for adults concerned about a child (24-hour helpline)

Website: www.nspcc.org.uk

Refuge

Advice on dealing with domestic violence.

Phone: 0808 2000 247 (24-hour helpline)

Website: www.refuge.org.uk

Women's Aid

Women’s Aid is the national charity working to end domestic abuse against women and children.

Email: [helpline@womensaid.org.uk](mailto:helpline@womensaid.org.uk)

Live chat: Our hours are Monday to Friday 10:00am - 4:00pm, Saturday and Sunday 10:00am-12:00pm. Click here

Respect Men's Advice Line

The Men’s Advice Line is a confidential helpline for male victims of domestic abuse and those supporting them. We offer advice and emotional support to men who experience abuse, and signpost to other vital services that help keep them and their children safe.

Call: 0808 8010327

Website: https://mensadviceline.org.uk/

Respect Phoneline

The Respect Phoneline is an anonymous and confidential helpline for men and women who are harming their partners and families. We provide specialist advice and guidance to help people change their behaviours and support for those working with domestic abuse perpetrators.

Phone: 0808 8024040

Website: https://respectphoneline.org.uk/

National Helpline for LGBT+ Victims and Survivors of Abuse and Violence (GALOP)

Galop gives advice and support to people who have experienced biphobia, homophobia, transphobia, sexual violence or domestic abuse. We also support lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer people who have had problems with the police or have questions about the criminal justice system. Galop is completely independent – we are a community-led group and we are not connected to police. You can talk to us anonymously if you choose.

Phone: 0800 999 5428 (Monday to Friday 10:00am - 5:00pm. Wednesday to Thursday 10:00am - 8:00pm)

Email: [help@galop.org.uk](mailto:help@galop.org.uk)

HONOUR BASED ABUSE/VIOLENCE, FORCED MARRIAGE AND/OR FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION HELPLINES

Freedom Charity

We aim to empower young people to feel they have the tools and confidence to support each other and have practical ways in which they can help their best friend around the issues of family relationships which can lead to early and forced marriage and dishonour based violence

Phone: 0845 607 0133 or text "4freedom" to 88802 (24-hour helpline)

Website: https://www.freedomcharity.org.uk/

Halo Project

Halo Project Charity is a national project that will support victims of honour-based violence, forced marriages and FGM by providing appropriate advice and support to victims. We will also work with key partners to provide required interventions and advice necessary for the protection and safety of victims.

Phone: 01642 683 045 (9am-5pm)

Website: https://www.haloproject.org.uk/

Karma Nirvana

Karma Nirvana is an award-winning national charity supporting victims of honour-based abuse and forced marriage. Honour crimes are not determined by age, faith, gender or sexuality, we support and work with all victims

Phone: 0800 5999 247 (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm)

Website: https://karmanirvana.org.uk/

ADDICTION HELPLINES (DRUGS, ALCOHOL, GAMBLING)

Alcoholics Anonymous

At AA, alcoholics help each other. We will support you. You are not alone. Together, we find strength and hope. You are one step away.

Phone: 0845 769 7555 (24-hour helpline)

Website: www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk

Gamblers Anonymous

Gamblers Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other so that they may solve their common problem and help others do the same. This site offers various aids for the compulsive gambler including a forum, a chat room, literature and most importantly a meeting finder. Meetings are the core of Gamblers Anonymous and we have meetings every day of the week throughout England, Wales and Ulster. No appointment is needed, just turn up.

Phone: 0330 094 0322

Website: www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk

Narcotics Anonymous

We are Narcotics Anonymous in the United Kingdom & Channel Islands. If you have a problem with drugs, we are recovering drug addicts who can help you get and stay clean.

Phone: 0300 999 1212 (daily 10am to midnight)

Website: www.ukna.org

Drugfam

Support for families, friends and partners affected by someone else’s addiction to drugs or alcohol.

Phone: 0300 888 3853

Website: https://www.drugfam.co.uk/

Al-Anon UK&Eire

We are here for anyone affected by someone else's drinking. Our Helpline is manned by a team of friendly and helpful volunteers who are also members of Al-Anon. They will listen and be happy to answer your questions

Phone: 0800 0086 811 (10am-10pm, 365 days a year)

Email: [helpline@al-anonuk.org.uk](mailto:helpline@al-anonuk.org.uk)

Website: https://al-anonuk.org.uk/

HELPLINES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

YoungMinds

Information on child and adolescent mental health. Services for parents and professionals.

Phone: Parents' helpline 0808 802 5544 (Mon to Fri, 9.30am to 4pm)

Website: www.youngminds.org.uk

OLDER PEOPLES, ALZHEIMER'S AND DEMENTIA HELPLINES

The Silver Line

The Silver Line operates the only confidential, free helpline for older people across the UK that's open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days of the year. We also offer telephone friendship where we match volunteers with older people based on their interests, facilitated group calls, and help to connect people with local services in their area.

Phone: 0800 4 70 80 90 Email: [info@thesilverline.org.uk](mailto:info@thesilverline.org.uk)

Website: https://www.thesilverline.org.uk

Alzheimer's Society

Provides information on dementia, including factsheets and helplines.

Phone: 0300 222 1122 (Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm. Weekends, 10am to 4pm)

Website: www.alzheimers.org.uk

BEREAVEMENT HELPLINES

Cruse Bereavement Care

Phone: 0808 808 1677 (Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm)

Email: [helpline@cruse.org.uk](mailto:helpline@cruse.org.uk)

CruseChat

Website: https://www.cruse.org.uk

Blue Cross Pet Loss Support

If you have lost, or are facing saying goodbye to, a much loved pet and need somebody to talk to, our Pet Bereavement Support Service is here for you every day from 8.30am – 8.30pm

Phone: 0800 096 6606

Email: [pbssmail@bluecross.org.uk](mailto:pbssmail@bluecross.org.uk)

Website: https://www.bluecross.org.uk/pet-bereavement-and-pet-loss 

The Compassionate Friends

The Compassionate Friends is a charitable organisation of bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents dedicated to the support and care of other similarly bereaved family members who have suffered the death of a child or children of any age and from any cause

Phone: 0345 120 3785 (9:30am - 4:30pm Mon to Fri)

Email: [info@tcf.org.uk](mailto:info@tcf.org.uk)

Website: https://www.tcf.org.uk/

Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide

If you are 18+ and have been bereaved or affected by suicide and you would like to talk with one of our volunteers about your experience, you can get in touch in the following ways:

Email: [email.support@uksobs.org](mailto:email.support@uksobs.org) Helpline: open 9am to 9pm Monday to Sunday 0300 111 5065

You can also apply to join their online peer support forum here

Website: https://uksobs.org/

CRIME VICTIMS HELPLINES

Rape Crisis

Rape Crisis England & Wales is the feminist charity working to end child sexual abuse, rape, sexual assault, sexual harassment and all other forms of sexual violence.

To find your local services phone:0808 802 9999 (daily, 12 to 2.30pm, 7 to 9.30pm)

Website: www.rapecrisis.org.uk

Victim Support

We offer free, confidential, and independent support to help you move beyond the impact of crime.

Phone: 0808 168 9111 (24-hour helpline)

Website: https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/ 

EATING DISORDERS HELPLINES

Beat

We are the UK’s eating disorder charity. Founded in 1989 as the Eating Disorders Association, our mission is to end the pain and suffering caused by eating disorders.

Phone: 0808 801 0677 (adults) or 0808 801 0711 (under 18s)

Website: www.b-eat.co.uk

LEARNING DISABILITIES HELPLINES

Mencap

Charity working with people with a learning disability, their families and carers.

Phone: 0808 808 1111 (Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm)

Website: www.mencap.org.uk

PARENTING HELPLINES

One Parent Families Scotland

The Lone Parent Helpline provides advice and support to single parents. Call us about anything from dealing with a break-up, sorting out child maintenance, understanding benefits, money when having a baby, studying or moving into work. We provide a free confidential friendly service that provides advice and supports your wellbeing whatever you are going through.

Phone: 0808 801 0323 (Monday to Friday 9.30am to 4pm)

Email: [advice@opfs.org.uk](mailto:advice@opfs.org.uk)

Website: https://opfs.org.uk

Family Lives

Family Lives offers a confidential and free helpline service for families in England and Wales (previously known as Parentline). Please call us on 0808 800 2222 for emotional support, information, advice and guidance on any aspect of parenting and family life. Our helpline service is open 9am-9pm Monday to Friday and 10am-3pm Saturday and Sunday

Callers in Scotland: for callers from Scotland, Children 1st run Parentline Scotland and you may wish to contact them on 08000 28 22 33 Monday to Friday from 9am - 9pm.

Email: [askus@familylives.org.uk](mailto:askus@familylives.org.uk)

Online forum: here

Website: https://www.familylives.org.uk/

PaNDAS Post-natal Depression Awareness and Support

PANDAS is a charity with a mission: ‘To be the UK’s most recognised and trusted support service for families and their networks who may be suffering with perinatal mental illness, including prenatal (antenatal) and postnatal depression.’ Our aim is to make sure no parent, family or carer feels alone. We have a variety of support services available to ensure help is delivered in a way that is right for you. No one suffering any form of mental illness should feel they’re on their own.

Phone: 0808 1961 776

Bookable call service: Click here

Email: [info@pandasfoundation.org.uk](mailto:info@pandasfoundation.org.uk)

Website: https://pandasfoundation.org.uk/

NATIONAL MENTAL HEALTH GROUPS AND CHARITIES

Relate

We’re the largest provider of relationship support in England and Wales and we help millions of people every year to strengthen the relationships that mean the most to them. We have centres across England and Wales and a network of licensed local counsellors offering in counselling in person, over the phone and online. And if you're not quite ready to speak to anyone yet, we have loads of self-help resources to get you started on your journey.

Website: www.relate.org.uk

Men’s Sheds

Men’s Sheds are community spaces for men to connect, converse and create. The activities are often similar to those of garden sheds, but for groups of men to enjoy together (many Sheds also have women members too). They help reduce loneliness and isolation, but most importantly, they’re fun.

Website: https://menssheds.org.uk/

Change Grow Live

We're here for you if you need help with challenges including drugs or alcohol, trouble with housing, domestic abuse, or your mental and physical wellbeing. Our services are free and confidential. Our approach and how we help people make positive changes in their lives.

Website: https://www.changegrowlive.org/

Camerados

Camerados believe that the answer to our problems is each other. A camerado can be anyone. It's about chatting to someone new or helping out a stranger (or better yet, asking them to help you) It's sitting with your neighbour and having a cuppa. It's asking that stranger at the bus-stop if they've got the time. Everyone has tough times and we think it'd be great if people just looked out for one another more. Not fixing each other. Not trying to solve anyone's problems. Just being a bit more human.

Website: https://camerados.org/ 

Women's Wellbeing Club

Our meetings are safe, confidential spaces for any Woman to attend. We provide peer-led support in a group setting where you can receive and give support, during our meetings, everyone has the opportunity to be heard and listened to if they have something they wish to share in response to the questions asked that week.

Website: https://womenswellbeingclub.co.uk/

Andy's Man Club

ANDYSMANCLUB are a men’s suicide prevention charity, offering free-to-attend peer-to-peer support groups across the United Kingdom and online. We want to end the stigma surrounding men’s mental health and help men through the power of conversation.

Website: https://andysmanclub.co.uk/

Talk Club

Talk Club is a UK male mental health charity helping men to improve their mental health. We prefer to call it mental fitness because our talking groups actively help men to understand how they’re feeling by asking ‘How are you? Out of 10?’ then explaining why. It helps to build resilience, and the numbers prove it.

Website: https://talkclub.org/

FURTHER RESOURCES AND INFORMATION

Autism and Learning Disabilities

Criminal Justice System

General

Hospital

LBGT+

Legislation

Parents and Families

Patient Rights and Choice in Healthcare (including advocacy)

Peer Support

Physical Health

Prescriptions (for information about medicines, please see the separate medication masterpost)

Scientific Studies and Journals

Self Harm

Self Help

Sexual Violence and Abuse

Students

Therapy

Urgent Help

Work and Benefits


r/MentalHealthUK • • 4h ago

I need advice/support I need some help - 18M.

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Hello,

I am Will, I turned 18 just over a month ago. I have known about my condition - juvenile polyposis - since I was about 11 - my uncle died of Bowel Cancer and my cousin had to get a stoma because of this genetic disease. Unfortunately, I'm next. 

I find it difficult to see a way out. This variant of this condition of mine is 1 in a billion, literally. I have to get surgery next summer, luckily after my A levels, to save my life. I am terrified.

I struggle to see a way out because the impacts I face mentally are so difficult. Its a constant weight on my shoulders, it NEVER leaves my mind. I find it so difficult to communicate with people, even to my very open family, because although they listen to me, they cannot UNDERSTAND me. I am at wits end, and Im just seriously scared about my mental health and my future. Nothing is certain.

I need some help. Its getting harder and harder.


r/MentalHealthUK • • 17h ago

I need advice/support How do I actually even get help?

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The CMHT's won't take me on, they keep telling me to use Charities and online courses that I've already tried. It's been back and forth like this for 6 months now. I can't even go private because I'm "too high risk" so they're only offering bed stays which I don't have the finances for. I have quite literally tried everything I'm supposed to. Is there anything else I can actually do?


r/MentalHealthUK • • 3h ago

Quick question Question about CAMHS and school counsellors

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I am 17 and I’ve been having almost daily panic attacks for a couple months now which practically forced me to ask for help, medication isn’t helping and so I’ve instead been referred to CAMHS and a school counsellor. On the forms they ask for suicidal thoughts and that sort of stuff, I do have them but said I didn’t, I am willing to talk about them but only if everything remains confidential and they don’t detain me or anything, would this be the case? I know it depends on like severity, for me if I had access to a gun I’d have probably done it already but given that I don’t I probably won’t.

Also since I said no then presumably the person I get won’t be specialised in suicidal thoughts so would there be any point in mentioning them? I also have some potential issues I maybe have that I’m willing to talk about: depression, ocd, adhd, some type of personality disorder, potential emerging psychosis? Though I’m not really sure on psychosis one since while there’s family history which I know increases risk I feel like the symptoms that make me think I could potentially be going insane are maybe from panic attacks instead.

Either way given that they’re only supposed to be here for the panic attacks is there a point in mentioning this other stuff since they’re not going to be trained for it?


r/MentalHealthUK • • 9h ago

Research/study (mod approved) UK women aged 18-40 wanted for Coventry University study exploring experiences of seeking help for binge eating behaviours

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https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/coventry/register-your-interest-research-on-younger-women-s-experiences-

Hi everyone,

I'm a Trainee Clinical Psychologist at Coventry University conducting research for my doctoral thesis.

I’m interested in exploring experiences of seeking help for binge eating behaviours – whether these be positive or more difficult journeys.

I'm looking to speak with cisgender women aged 18-40 living in the UK who:

• Have experienced binge eating behaviours

• Have considered seeking or sought help (both formal and/or informal sources – e.g. GP, online service, charity, self-help, talking to friends/family)

• Are willing to discuss these experiences in an online interview in English

Participation involves one online interview lasting approximately 60 minutes and you will be reimbursed for your time.

You don’t need a formal diagnosis or to have had any formal support.

The aim is to better understand what it’s like to look for help and what might help make this journey better for people.

If you're interested in taking part and would like further information, please follow the link to register your interest:

https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/coventry/register-your-interest-research-on-younger-women-s-experiences-

Thank you for considering taking part!


r/MentalHealthUK • • 6h ago

I need advice/support So depressed

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I have crashed so badly and I’m so depressed I can barely function. My partner is having to do everything, I can barely move. I don’t know what to do - my CMHT appointment is on Thursday for my DID assessment to continue but I feel like I literally don’t even care right now, I just want everything to stop. Crisis won’t take me, A&E won’t see me - just going to have to ride it out I guess. Any tips or advice?


r/MentalHealthUK • • 13h ago

I need advice/support Command voice

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My dead grandma (who I never met) has been constantly nagging me to hurt myself since I had a showdown and told her daughter (my Mum) how her behaviour hurts me.

I'm being bullied and cajoled by a ghost and I can't shake her, even with beers.

What do I do, apart from doing what she says? I know that will kill me.


r/MentalHealthUK • • 9h ago

I need advice/support Anxiety and been prescribed low pre gabalin

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I suffer badly with anxiety to the point I hit myself to try and stop them with no avail, I’ve tried 4 different SSRI’s been taken on with mental health service (uk) still kind of waiting to be treated but went GP today and was given a months supply of pre gabalin 50mg twice a day to bridge me until I’m seen with CMHT will it help me ? Anyone had the same experience. ?

Any help hugely appreciated


r/MentalHealthUK • • 15h ago

I need advice/support How can I get better?

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For the past 10 years at least, I've been dealing with various mental illnesses. I can't remember being 'normal.' Online, I see lots of people say that it's my responsibility to get better, no one is coming to save you, etc. And I guess for all this time, I really was waiting to be saved.

But I'm wasting my life away like this. I desperately want to change, but I don't know how. I have so many issues, I don't even know what to address first, or how. I know I should seek professional help, but I don't even know how to do it. I know I can apply for help via the NHS, but there's a long waiting list and I haven't heard great things about the services they offer. There's going private, but that costs a lot, and I have no idea how to select the right therapist, particularly when I have so many issues.

And even then, change comes from me, doesn't it? I can speak to someone about my problems, but they can't magically fix them. Maybe medication could help, but accessing that seems hard.

I just feel very confused and overwhelmed. I really don't want to be like this anymore, but even just researching various options makes me so tired.

Any advice?


r/MentalHealthUK • • 12h ago

Research/study (mod approved) Volunteers needed for Online Research on Social Anxiety and Camouflaging in Anorexia, Autism and Healthy Controls (Women, 16+)

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Hello everyone! I am a doctoral researcher at the University of Oxford, currently recruiting participants for a research study, looking at the nature of social anxiety and camouflaging in Anorexia and/or Autism.

We are looking for women, aged 16+:

• With a diagnosis of anorexia (with or without autism).

OR

• Healthy volunteers with no history of an eating disorder, autism, social anxiety or other serious mental health condition.

We would be so grateful for any participants! Please follow the link to take part. Thank you so much in advance.

https://oxfordxpsy.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3xvKoOH3JuM0Owe


r/MentalHealthUK • • 15h ago

I need advice/support Does therapy really work for severe depression and anxiety

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I have take depression and anxiety meds for quite a long time and quite a few combos. I am on 4 right now I think. I’m wondering if they could be making me worse because I am worse than I have ever been. I have good days but more bad than good. I want to try a therapist but I know they will be ant to back off of a lot of my meds and that terrifies me. I’ve read about all the withdrawal stories. Advice?! Thoughts?


r/MentalHealthUK • • 1d ago

I need advice/support I have nowhere left to go. WDID?

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I don't meet the requirements for IAPT as I am too 'high risk', and I don't meet the requirements for CMHT as I am too 'far gone' to be helped. I am diagnosed with Anxiety, Depression, Autism, ADHD, and CPTSD. I cannot afford private. I have 'attempted', but obviously that only locks me further out of any treatment; physical or psychological. I have done all the Charities and Self Help over a long time. I don't meet the requirements for any Adult Social Services or DWP, as being Disabled and under Abuse is not enough. Hospitals also won't do more than a short letter to CMHT which they don't read. I am not allowed to be moved to a ward because I am Autistic; that is the only reason they have ever given me. I live at home with parents still, no job anymore, no phone anymore, possibly abused, been told by Safe Haven to stop trying to get medical help as there isn't any to get. I know I'm not capable of helping myself if even professionals decide it's not even worth trying. What do I do now?


r/MentalHealthUK • • 18h ago

Quick question What is the best way to handle being diagnosed with depression/anxiety through BUPA health insurance?

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I have bupa health insurance through work and I was going to use it to get a quick diagnosis of depression and anxiety so I can get antidepressants, but after looking at my cover, I don't think I can get antidepressants through BUPA, just potentially free therapy. Is there a way that I could get diagnosed with depression through BUPA and use that diagnosis to get antidepressants through my GP? Has anybody had a similar experience and have any advice or input for me?


r/MentalHealthUK • • 18h ago

Research/study (mod approved) Currently seeking participants for a study exploring the adolescent experiences of adults with AuDHD.

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Did you navigate secondary school in the UK or Ireland without support and not receive a diagnosis until you were an adult? Are you between 25 and 35 years old? If so, I would like to interview you about your experiences during your teenage years. If you are interested in contributing to qualitative research in this understudied area, you can review the participant invitation below.

Study title: How do late-diagnosed adults with co-occurring autism and attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder retrospectively describe navigating adolescence?

I am currently seeking participants with AuDHD to take part in a study for my MSc research project at the University of Derby. The study aims to explore the lived adolescent experiences of adults who received a formal diagnosis of both autism and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (AuDHD) after adolescence from a certified clinical professional.

This study involves talking to the researcher about your experiences during adolescence. These semi-structured interviews are designed to feel closer to a conversation than an interview and are expected to last around 60 minutes. The study aims to explore behaviours and patterns across accounts to understand the lived experiences of undiagnosed AuDHD individuals at this time, with the hope of identifying patterns that may have contributed to delayed recognition.

If you think you would be interested in taking part in this study, you can follow the link for further information and to sign up: https://sway.cloud.microsoft/1mNCdYQzKlGgc4r4?ref=Link
Alternatively, you can contact the lead researcher if you wish to ask any questions or would like further information via email:

[d.skerritt1@unimail.derby.ac.uk](mailto:d.skerritt1@unimail.derby.ac.uk).

or their research supervisor, Amelia Woodward, [A.Woodward@derby.ac.uk,](mailto:A.Woodward@derby.ac.uk)

University of Derby, Kedleston Road, Derby, DE22 1GB.

Ethical Approval: An Ethics review has been completed on behalf of the College of Health & Humanities Research Ethics Committee by the supervisor and an independent reviewer: ETH2526-5086.

In the interest of confidentiality, please refrain from commenting on this post with any details of the study or whether you wish to take part.

**If you recently tried to sign up, you may have been incorrectly prompted to sign in to a Microsoft account. I have identified the root cause. Microsoft automatically embeds an advertisement at the bottom of the information sheet featuring a large, green "Get Started" button. Clicking this button redirects you to a Microsoft login page rather than my study forms.

I have updated the document to make the correct link to the consent and demographic forms explicitly clear and visually distinct to prevent further confusion.

If you were previously blocked by this technical error, I would like to reinvite you to participate.

Thank you for your time and patience with this platform error

**Recruitment for this study will be closing soon. Thank you to everyone who has taken part; I appreciate the time and energy you have given to this.

Thank you for taking the time to read this. I look forward to meeting everyone interested.


r/MentalHealthUK • • 1d ago

Original content Psychosis really does alter you permanently

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Diagnosed with Bipolar for almost 10yrs. Initially it was BP II with psychotic features. IT outpatient during diagnosis and then EIP for 18 months. I was 24.

I was 27 when it all changed. Full manic episode changed dx to BP I. But a full psychotic break. 18 months. 4 admissions. Psychotic disorder dx.

I’ve never been the same since. I hate it. I can’t remember like I used to. - there’s gaps a lot of the time. I don’t feel joy/ happiness like I used to - a lot of things are transient/ in the ‘now’ and I can get confused more often. I forget a lot of things. I’m not as coordinated/ competent as I was before. I’m not as quick for sure. Funny and kind, I work but it’s part time now which me so sad some days.

I’m educated, have a degree and lots of extra qualifications. Worked since 16 as well. Even if I was odd, I was full of colour and capable. Full of life etc. If I could explain it, I’d say it ‘dims’ you.

It does change you. I don’t think I’ll ever get my mind back like it was and I miss it. I wish I was colourful again, as in like I used to be. Bright and warm but a bit wobbly/ unpredictable. Now there’s legal protections and limitations. I miss who I used to be. I hope I can find her again


r/MentalHealthUK • • 1d ago

I need advice/support Follow Up: Doctors suggested to do voluntary admission for dangerous stimming

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Follow up: https://www.reddit.com/r/MentalHealthUK/comments/1xfuidb/er_mistaken_stimming_injury_for_selfharm_and_i/

I've been stuck in the ER for hours. I tried to do what everyone suggested and see the assessment to the end.

After I calmed down from my first panic attack, I tried to prove that the face wound wasn't self-harm but a stimming accident. They found a report of me going to the hospital as a child after I swallowed a metal zip. I told them about a time I chewed on a broken wine glass as a teenager too. So they believe me now when I said my gash is from unusual stimming but it didn't relieve their concerns.

At that point, I rang my therapist. I don't really have anyone else who could act as an advocate. When I handed access to my phone, my therapist snitched about the single incident in my life when my suicidal ideation became active. That was years ago, and I didn't want it shared.

I had a panic attack again. The assessors noted other symptoms like me grabbing at my hair and clothes when I have a meltdown. I'm so pissed at myself that I can't go more than an hour without crying. It doesn't help my case in the slightest.

After that, I've stuck waiting on a bench until it was literally getting dark outside. At last, the assessors have got back to me.

They are saying that I don't meet the typical standards for sectioning. However, they are worried that my unique case of pica and depression could mean that I could "subconsciously endanger" myself. Whatever that means.

They've "strongly encouraged" me to voluntarily admit myself for a few days. Otherwise, I'll have daily check-ins with a crisis team if I go home.

I've asked to have more time to think this over, and this is where I currently am, writing this post. I don't really have any family, and I feel alienated from my therapist. So I know it's not recommended, but I only have Reddit to turn to. Should I go in voluntarily or go home?


r/MentalHealthUK • • 1d ago

I need advice/support How do you help someone who seems to be having a mental health crisis?

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As in they are convinced certain events have happened when they absolutely haven’t? Seems to be some kind of psychosis from what I’ve read. Hard to tell if they are a danger but they are certainly delusional and angry
They barely respond to text / phone calls.
What is the protocol here? Is there a protocol?


r/MentalHealthUK • • 1d ago

I need advice/support Any positive ideas for a stress outlet when you can't go gym any more?

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I suffer from severe chronic dissociation, and obviously several other standard mental health things that go along with that. It's been going on for a decade, every second of my life; therapy isn't an option (not out of choice, I'm sure many of you know how the NHS is)

For years, while not helping at all with my symptoms, but more stress outlet, going to the gym has been my main and only support. I got diagnosed with a hernia recently which is causing a lot of pain, and I've had to step away from the gym, reluctantly. I always do better off medication, but for context, this feels as bad as when you're withdrawing cold turkey from meds. I have so much stress I can't get rid of, because there is no suitable alternative I can think of that can replace gym temporarily.

I have other outlets, like playing music, writing music etc, but it doesn't come close and there probably isn't really anything anyone can suggest, but I thought I'd see. My mental health is getting really bad again, and people in my circles just think it's a minor inconvenience, or that I've done this to myself by going to the gym anyway, and use that as a confirmation bias on why the gym is so bad for you, it's better to just stay relatively inactive all your life, blah blah. If I didn't go I don't think I’d even had made it this far.

It's coming up to the 10 year anniversary since I lost my sense of self to chronic dissociation, I feel worse when it's darker too, I just feel like everything's happening all at once and I don't particularly even want to keep trying any more. I can walk some times, but even this is pot luck as sometimes even a short walk round the corner can cause excruciating pain, but even that doesn't scratch the itch of getting stress out, and walking around where I live depresses me in itself. Thanks if you're able to offer any advice


r/MentalHealthUK • • 1d ago

I need advice/support ER mistaken stimming injury for self-harm and I need to talk my way out of it

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I am typing this in a rush so it may not be too neat.

I have autism and a part of my stimming is chewing on metal. I know its not healthy but I'm already in therapy and need to deal with the immediate situation.

I was chewing on a pair of scissors with the blades open while I watched YouTube. The awkward angle allowed the scissors to slip out of my mouth and left a large gash near my eye.

Scared of infection I went to the ER. My injury got flagged as possible self-harm even though I told the truth and I was sat down with mental health professionals.

I thought I was being helpful by being truthful about having suicidal ideation - But now they're implying that they think my metal chewing story is a lie and I'm trying to hide self-harm. They pointed out my fingernails were raw from skin-picking.

I have an OCD fear about going to crazy and that triggered me to have a panic attack when I started spiralling on if I could get sectioned.

Now I am placed in a side room to calm down. However I've still made myself look even worse; as I've chewed my nails until they've bled and crushed the plastic cup given to me. There is a member of staff standing by the door seeing all of this.

What do I do? Do I just finish the mental health assessment or do I have the option to say I'm leaving the ER? Am I overreacting and not at risk of sectioning?


r/MentalHealthUK • • 1d ago

I need advice/support any advice for SAD this year?

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hey, will try to keep this one short. just need some advice as someone that struggles with SAD

for context:
- been on countless SSRIs and tried SNRIs over the last 10 years and never found one that settled with me or didn’t give me insane side effects (only one i’ve discussed that could possibly be suitable for me is almost impossible to get in the UK, bupropion)
- diagnosed w PTSD, OCD and anxiety disorder, SAD during late autumn- early spring
- seeing a therapist for high intensity CBT
- generally super happy!! i love my job and my life atm, i get out and about, i have lots of hobbies etc so worried i’m going to lose this again this winter

Does anyone have any tips for what I can do to try and get ahead of the lows this year? I really don’t want to feel as bad as i did last time and it’s honestly quite scary how quick it’s approaching now aha..

are there any particular meds anyone would recommend for SAD (if i do decide to try that again)?

thank you :’)


r/MentalHealthUK • • 1d ago

I need advice/support are antidepressants worth it?

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im currently doing talking therapies, and i had self help sessions with them before this. it is helping i think but its just when i feel really bad, i feel like i just cant function. i can remember all the coping skills in the world but im crying my eyes out when brushing my teeth. im trying to remember to eat healthy, take walks etc and i do that (sometimes) but also it really just doesn’t take away from the fact that i feel like im useless i have no future etc. sometimes i just cant get out of bed but i feel guiltier for this as i know its not making me feel any better. im missing one of my lectures right now because i couldn't calm myself down and stop crying in time for it starting lol. would antidepressants help me? i just feel like id be lazy for taking them instead of putting in the work to get better and i feel guilty considering im already receiving help for low mood 🫠 i really just need to jot down my thoughts im sorry this is such a mess lol


r/MentalHealthUK • • 2d ago

Vent - support and advice welcome Why is almost all welfare/crisis support dependent on spoken communication?

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I don't feel like enough people speak about this but spoken communication being almost always the only available method of mental health/welfare support is inaccessible to the people who need it most.

I cannot count the number of times I had a mental breakdown, looked at the welfare resources poster we have in my dorm, and then cried even harder because ALL of them are phone numbers. Not a single one that you can text. And it makes me feel so stupid and like I am not built for the world (I am autistic so I already do generally feel that).

And then even Samaritans for example closed their email based line. Like genuinely is help only available for those who are able to verbally speak even during their worst moments? And the fact that I see almost no one speak about this makes me think the problem is me and I am the incapable one :(


r/MentalHealthUK • • 1d ago

I need advice/support how helpful are the NHS with psychosis / should I go private?

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For context, I'm 20F and have depression. My local practice was actually very helpful for getting me medicated and counselled for depression, which I was surprised by because I tried to get help when I was a teenager and they refused to do anything since I was 'too young'. However, I've periodically gone through psychotic episodes in the past (which I thought was a product of having untreated depression for so long) and believe I'm currently at the start of another once again. This is the first I've had in a year, since I started taking citalopram.

Does anyone here have advice / experience in getting help from the NHS for more severe MH issues like this? I'm not sure what's wrong with me, but when I'm in an episode I have a lot of delusions, go into an almost catatonic state, and at my worst hear and see things. I'm a student so I can't really afford to go private right now, but I don't want to go to my local practice to be brushed off or told they can't help me. The doctors at my practice aren't very experienced in mental health - one of the 'specialists' they have didn't even know what dissociation was. I know about the 'right to choose' scheme for things like autism and ADHD - can I go down this route for something related to psychosis? Any advice would be very much appreciated.