MENTAL HEALTH WELL-BEING
Below is a list of organisations that can provide support with anxiety and mental health well-being that we hope you may find helpful. Included are telephone numbers and a link to a to three different relaxation scripts by Rob McGinley, who is one of the North East’s most prominent qualified trainers in counselling.
There is a useful app you can download to on your phone called Headspace which gives you many mindfulness tips and other relaxation techniques. There is a charge for this app so please check cost before installing this app on your phone. This is the website address, and you can trial this for free.
https://www.headspace.com/headspace-meditation-app
USEFUL LINKS
Healthwatch Service Changes Information Hub – Information about the changes in the NHS, social care and community services, including mental health services.
Mental Health Foundation – Information from the Mental Health Foundation about looking after your mental health.
MIND – Help and support from the MIND organization about caring for your mental health.
NHS Every Mind Matters – Anxiety explain, hints and tips on how to deal with anxiety.
North East and North Cumbria Suicide Prevention Network – Support for anyone effected by suicide and / or self-harm.
Keeping physical – Open this link to see information from the NHS about keeping active.
Stephen Fry on managing anxiety – This is a link to the video by Stephen Fry when he spoke to Andrew Mar on Sunday 22nd March about dealing with anxiety and stress whilst self-isolating during the COVID – 19 pandemic.
Rob McGinley Relaxation Script 1– This is a relaxation script with guided imagery that will help you to take time out and to release tension.
Rob McGinley Relaxation Script 2 – This is the second script from Rob McGinley that will give you the opportunity to find a space and take time out.
Rob McGuinley An exercise to help release your emotional pain – We are pleased to include a third script from Rob to add to his emotional relaxation support
YOUNG PEOPLE SUPPORT
Kooth – A free, anonymous online space for young people.
Childline – Support and advice for young people
USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS
North Tyneside Adult Social Care: Tel 0191 643 2777
Newcastle Adult Social Care: Tel 0191 278 8377
Samaritans: Tel 116 123
Dreamshine helpline: Tel 0300 3658554 for anyone feeling overwhelmed, lonely, anxious, nervous or just needing a good old chat