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Immunisations help to protect children from serious diseases, find out what vaccines are available and how to get your child immunised by clicking here.
Improving Access to Psychological Therapies
IAPT – The Improving Access to Psychological Therapies Programme in Leeds is making talking therapies more widely available to anyone who needs them. These therapies include guided self-help, stress and mood management and one-to-one Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Click here to find out more.
Counselling services in Leeds
Click here for a list of services in Leeds that aim to offer counselling for individuals in mental distress. There are also many other services that also offer counselling as well as counselling services tailored to specific groups, needs or communities listed on the website www.mentalhealthleeds.info
Self help booklets
Download a free self help booklet for more detailed information about how to help yourself if you feel things are getting on top of you. They cover a wide range of topics including depression, anxiety, sleep, anger and panic. Self help booklets are available to download here.
Directory of Services in Leeds
Information for Mental Health provides resources and information about mental health for people in Leeds and its surrounding areas. Website includes a comprehensive directory of services.
Where to go for help for common mental health problems…
The primary care mental health teams provide assessment; short-term psychological treatment and support for people aged 17 upwards and who are registered with a GP in Leeds.
The service is for people with common mental health problems such as:
• depression;
• anxiety and panic attacks;
• stress; or
• difficulty coping with life events.
Where to go for help if you are feeling desperate…
When we feel low it can be daunting to ask for help but try to talk to someone you trust, such as a good friend or relative. There are many services available to offer support or advice.
If you are thinking of hurting yourself or taking your life please contact your GP (family doctor). If you can’t reach your GP go to Accident and Emergency at Leeds General Infirmary.
Another option is to call NHS direct for advice on: 0845 46 47
If you just want someone to listen to how you are feeling call the Samaritans on 08457 90 90 90 or call their textphone on 08457 90 91 92.
For more information about crisis services in Leeds please click here
During April and May this year, we are promoting the Sun Awareness campaign. Please Click here to find out more about this campaign.
The video below is to promote the Sun Awareness campaign.
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