Mental Health

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We no longer hold a description of Mental Health. You may find it more helpful to search for a particular or specific condition in our online medical information instead.

Other UK sites with trusted health information:

NHS website
www.nhs.uk

Patient UK
www.patient.co.uk

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Is there support?

Mind

Helpline: 0300 123 3393
Email: [email protected]
Website: mind.org.uk

The Organisation is a Registered Charity in England and Wales No. 219830. It provides information and support to anyone experiencing a mental health problem. The Organisation campaigns to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding. It offers a Legal Advice Service, and has a network of local services across England and Wales.

Group details last reviewed June 2022.

Rethink

Helpline: 0808 801 0525
Email: via website
Website: rethink.org

Rethink is a Registered Charity in England and Wales No. 271028. It provides information and support to anyone affected by mental health problems. Rethink offers mental health services and carer support groups across England. 

Group details last updated June 2022.

Scottish Association for Mental Health (SAMH)

Tel: 0344 800 0550
Email: [email protected]
Website: samh.org.uk

The Association is a Registered Charity in Scotland No. SC008897. It provides community based services for people with mental health problems in Scotland. 

Group details last updated June 2022.

Support in Mind Scotland

Tel: 0300 323 1545
Email: [email protected]
Website: supportinmindscotland.org.uk

The Organisation is a Registered Charity in Scotland No. SC013649. It provides information and support to people affected by serious mental illness, including family members, carers and supporters. The Organisation has a network of local support groups and manages drop-in/resource centres across Scotland. 

Group details last updated June 2022.

The Mental Health Foundation

Tel: 020 7803 1100
Website: mentalhealth.org.uk

The Foundation is a Registered Charity in England and Wales No. 801130 and in Scotland No. SC039714, established in 1949. It provides information, carries out research, campaigns and works to improve services for anyone affected by mental health problems. The Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities is also part of this organisation.

Group details last reviewed June 2022.

Young Minds

Helpline: 0808 802 5544
Email: via website
Website: youngminds.org.uk

The Organisation is a Registered Charity in England and Wales No. 1016968. It is committed to improving the emotional wellbeing and mental health of children and young people. The Organisation provides information to professionals, parents and young people through a Parents’ Helpline, online resources, training and development, outreach work and publications.

Group details last updated June 2022.

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