Someone to talk to or ‘hold your hand’…

Do you want to read more about mental difficulties and find out whether you possibly could improve your mental health?

Are you not feeling quite right?

Are you concerned that life just seems a little harder than usual and you’re not sure you’re handling it as you have done in the past?

Do you feel you need to share how you’re feeling with someone but not sure who?

Here’s a few useful links to understanding people and a load of stuff to read and try that may be of use to you. We all like different things so here’s a few to give you a choice ….

• Young Minds (mental health advice and support for young people, parents and carers): youngminds.org.uk They have both a helpline and a text line that may be of use to you : just text YM to 85258 and someone will get back to you.

• MIND Oldham Tameside and Glossop www.togmind.org offering 1:1 sessions and a helpline

• Samaritans (mental health advice and support for all ages): Phone 116 123 (free) or visit www.samaritans.org

• Papyrus (support for young people at risk of suicide and advice for anyone who is worried): Phone 0800 068 41 41 or visit www.papyrus-uk.org 

• CALM (campaign against living miserably) support especially for men. Helpline and webchat on their website … www.thecalmzone.net

• Self-help leaflets: www.penninecare.nhs.uk/resources/self-help-leaflets

If you have found anything else in the area helpful please let us know – hello@saddleworthlife.com

Author: Jude Gidney - Editor

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