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Mental Health
Dealing with depression, anxiety or stress
Caring for your mental health is an integral aspect of our daily life. Our mental health can have a significant impact on our lives, relationships, emotional and physical wellbeing. If you are experiencing symptoms of ill mental health such a depression, anxiety or stress at work, here are some resources available to kickstart your journey to a healthier mental state. In addition to speaking to your family, friends or your GP starting you on medication to help, here are some resources that may help improve your mental health.
Crisis Support
Call 999 or go to A&E now if:
- someone's life is at risk - for example, they have seriously injured themselves or taken an overdose
- you do not feel you can keep yourself or someone else safe
Call: 999
Get advice from 111 or ask for an urgent GP appointment if:
- you need urgent help for your mental health
Get help from 111 online or call 111 and select the mental health option.
Local Support
NHS Oxfordshire Talking Therapies
NHS Oxfordshire Talking Therapies is a free NHS Talking Therapies service for Oxfordshire.
National Support
Mind
Mind provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.
Rethink Mental Illness
Rethink Mental Illness improve the lives of people severely affected by mental illness through a network of local groups and services, expert information and successful campaigning. The goal is to make sure everyone affected by severe mental illness has a good quality of life.
Anxiety UK
Anxiety UK was formed in 1970, by Katharine and Harold Fisher as a result of Katharine’s experience of agoraphobia and her desire to develop support for others similarly affected.
Samaritans
Samaritans offer a safe place for you to talk any time you like, in your own way – about whatever’s getting to you. You don’t have to be suicidal. Call Samaritans free, 24 hours a day 365 days a year.
Combat Stress
Combat Stress is the UK’s leading charity for veterans’ mental health. For a century, they’ve helped former servicemen and women with mental health problems such as anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
CALM (Campaign against living miserably)
The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) is leading a movement against male suicide, the single biggest killer of men under 45 in the UK.
Young Minds
Young Minds is leading the fight for a future where all young minds are supported and empowered, whatever their challenges.
NHS Talking Therapies
Talking therapies (psychological therapies) can be used to treat many different mental health problems. They involve talking to a trained professional about your thoughts, feelings and behaviours.
Mindfulness Apps
The Mindfulness App
Start your journey to a more relaxed and healthier state of mind. Whether you are just starting out or are experienced in meditation, we will help you to become more present in your daily life.
Headspace
Headspace is a top mental health app offering AI-guided content, meditation, coaching, and therapy. We collaborate with employers to provide mental health services, including psychiatry and work-life resources, to enhance resilience and well-being. Remember, your mind matters.
Calm
Mental health is hard. Getting support doesn't need to be. Our app puts the tools to feel better in your back pocket, with personalised content to manage stress and anxiety, get better sleep, and feel more present in your life. Relax your mind, and wake up as the person you want to be.