Adult Mental Health Guide to Health and Wellbeing Services
Mental health is about how we think, feel and behave. One in four people in the UK have a mental health problem at some point in their lives, which affects their daily life, relationships or physical health
Mental health disorders take many different forms and affect people in different ways. Schizophrenia, depression and personality disorders are all examples of mental health problems. Diseases such as Alzheimer's and dementia generally develop in old age, whereas eating disorders are more common in young people.
The Alzheimer's Society is the leading care and research charity for people with dementia and their carers. They provide further information and education, support for carers, and quality day and home care.
Healthtalkonline, an award-winning charity website, lets you share in other people's experiences of health and illness. An excellent resource compiled after interviewing a wide range of people suffering from heart disease.
https://healthtalksonline.com/
An information sheet helping to understand more about the causes, treatment and understanding of Depression
Comprehensive information for people with all forms of dementia. Alzheimer's Society is a membership organisation, which works to improve the quality of life of people affected by dementia in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/
Mental Health Foundation
Founded in 1949, the Mental Health Foundation is a leading UK charity that provides information, carries out research, campaigns and works to improve services for anyone affected by mental health problems, whatever their age and wherever they live.
https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/
Futures in Mind
A service designed for people from across Essex who are looking for support with recovery from mental health problems and/or substance and alcohol abuse.
https://www.futuresinmind.org.uk/
SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS
Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health Service (EWMHS) offer support for emotional well-being for children and young people. Any young person, concerned parent, care giver or a responsible adult of a young person can access the EWMHS by either making an appointment to see their young person’s GP with them, or accessing services for information by calling the central EWMHS phone number 0300 300 1600 and speaking to someone from the EWMHS team of healthcare professionals.
Kooth from XenZone, is an online counselling and emotional well-being platform for children and young people, accessible through mobile, tablet and desktop and free at the point of use. For more information about XenZone, please visit xenzone.com. If you’re a parent looking for more information about Kooth, please email parents@xenzone.com
Kooth Video https://www.kooth.com/video
Big White Wall is a safe community to support your mental health, 24/7. Big White Wall is an online community for people who are stressed, anxious or feeling low. The service has an active forum with round-the-clock support from trained professionals. You can talk anonymously to other members and take part in group or one-to-one therapy with therapists.
Childline offers telephone and online chat rooms support for children to contact if they are worried about anything.
Young Minds off support for young people struggling with mental health conditions.
Papyrus is the national charity dedicated to the prevention of young suicide. They offer telephone, text and email support via HopelineUK along with online resources on their website.
Heads Up
www.enableeast.org.uk/headsup.
These YouTube videos may help