Good relationships are important for your mental wellbeing. They can:

• help you to build a sense of belonging and self-worth
• give you an opportunity to share positive experiences
• provide emotional support and allow you to support others 

Being active is not only great for your physical health and fitness. Evidence also shows it can also improve your mental wellbeing by:

• raising your self-esteem
• helping you to set goals or challenges and achieve them
• causing chemical changes in your brain which can help to positively change your mood

Research shows that learning new skills can also improve your mental wellbeing by:

• boosting self-confidence and raising self-esteem
• helping you to build a sense of purpose
• helping you to connect with others
• Even if you feel like you do not have enough time, or you may not need to learn new things, there are lots of different ways to bring learning into your life.

Research suggests that acts of giving and kindness can help improve your mental wellbeing by:

• creating positive feelings and a sense of reward
• giving you a feeling of purpose and self-worth
• helping you connect with other people
• It could be small acts of kindness towards other people, or larger ones like volunteering in your local community.

Paying more attention to the present moment can improve your mental wellbeing. This includes your thoughts and feelings, your body and the world around you.

• Some people call this awareness "mindfulness". Mindfulness can help you enjoy life more and understand yourself better. 
• It can positively change the way you feel about life and how you approach challenges.

A Mental Health First Aider can offer comfort and support in a crisis until help arrives. Mental health problems are not as frightening as most people think. When a person has a mental health problem what they need most is someone who can: listen calmly to their feelings and fears.

Mental Health First Aid is all about recovery and resiliency – the belief that individuals experiencing these challenges can and do get better, and use their strengths to stay well.

We are always looking for people to join our team and become a Mental Health First Aider. Interested? Use the 'Contact Us' page and leave us a message.

"A problem shared is a problem halved" is an often used saying, but it still is valid as a way of sharing experiences and supporting each other in the workplace. A chat over a coffee or taking your break together can be the catalyst to have that conversation. Take time for each other

Sometimes you may feel that you need professional help. The first point of contact should always be your GP. They can then access a host of other services and support you throught the recovery process. This may include:

• Period away from work to aid your recovery.
• Medication to help you with daily living.
• Referral to counsellor
• Referral to other services to meet your needs.

There are many organisations that can help and can be accessed through your GP.  There are also many charitible organisations that can provide a wealth of knowledge and support. 

Below is a list, and the contact details for, some of the larger charities and organisations that can provide help.

If you know of an organisation that has either helped you or that you would like added to the list, please use the "Contact Us" page and we will ensure that it is added