Mental Health UK has a number of downloadable resources which may help you better understand how to talk to people about mental health.
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If you need someone to talk to, Samaritans listen. They won’t judge or tell you what to do. You can contact Samaritans any time, day or night on 116 123.
Nobody should suffer alone.
CALM offers a free telephone helpline from 5pm to midnight: 0800 585858
CALM also offers lots of resources online for you, your colleagues and friends: thecalmzone.net
CALM’S guide to looking our for someone
Worried about suicidal thoughts?
Support following the suicide of a friend or family member
Mind has a useful list of contacts that could help support someone who feels suicidal. For more information, visit: Supporting someone who feels suicidal
Mates in Mind offer a “BeAMate” text support service. To use the service, simply text “BeAMate” to 85258 and trained volunteers can help with issues including anxiety, stress, loneliness or depression and are available 24/7.
You can find more resources here: matesinmind.org/need-help
If you or someone else is in danger, call 999 or go to A&E now
If you need urgent help for your mental health, get help from NHS 111 online or call 111
Your mental health is as important as your physical health. You will not be wasting anyone’s time.