Mental Health
Stress / Low Mood / Anxiety – where can I get help?
There are many mental health problems which do not require medication. Psychological support and self help can go a long way to helping improve your situation. Below is a list of resources which you may find useful to access and help yourself.
If after trying these, you are not improving or feel you need further support, please book an appointment with a GP to discuss.
Local Resources
Quiet Waters
Counselling, phone 01324 630643 or https://quiet-org
Stress Control Course
Free 6 week course to teach you how to control stress more effectively - 01259 215048 or book online https://bookwhen.com/imhs
Online Resources
Moodjuice
Self help resource for a wide range of mental health and social problems -moodjuice.scot.nhs.uk
Steps for Stress
Advice on combating stress – free booklet and relaxation CD available online -stepsforstress.org
Headspace
Mindfulness app (available for Apple and Android) https://headspace.com
Resources for Specific Circumstances
Addictions
Signpost
Phone 0845 673 1774 or email info@signpostrecovery.org.uk
http://signpostrecovery.org.uk
Survivors of sexual abuse
Open Secret
Phone 01324 630100 or email info@opensecret.org
Bereavement
Cruse
Phone 0845 600 2227 or email info@crusescotland.org.uk
Relationship Problems
Relationship Scotland
Phone 01324 670067 or email info@relationships-scotlandcccs.org.uk
Carer Stress
Princess Royal Trust Carers Centre
Phone 01324 611510 or email centre@centralcarers.co.uk
If in Crisis and Need To Speak To Someone Now
Samaritans
Phone 01324 622066 or 116 123 or email scotland@samaritans.org
Breathing Space
Phone 0800 83 85 87
NHS 24
Phone 111