Mental health campaign

 

Throughout June and July NHS Leeds is running a campaign to try and
raise awareness of mental health issues and how to recognise the
symptoms as well as raising awareness of the different resources that are
available to help.

Often the fact that it’s difficult to talk about mental health problems can be one of the hardest parts of having a mental illness. It can lead to the loss of friendships, feeling isolated, not seeking help and slower recovery. It doesn’t have to be this way. Talking about mental health can strengthen friendships, aid recovery, break down stereotypes and take the taboo out of something that affects us all.

Whether it’s fear or awkwardness about talking to someone we know about their mental health problem – or talking about our own mental health problem, reluctance to talk about mental health doesn’t help anyone. We want to get people talking about mental health. So find tips here to start your conversation and help end mental health prejudice here.

 

There are several organisations who can help if you or someone you know if suffering from a mental health problem, you can find our more information by visiting the websites below:

 

Time to Change - www.time-to-change.org.uk

Time to change is England's most ambitious programme to end discrimination faced by people who experience mental health problems. This website includes lots of interactive activities such as quizzes, videos and resources.

Information about the campign in Leeds is available at: www.facebook.com/timetochangeinleeds

 

NHS Self Help booklets - www.ntw.nhs.uk/pic/leaflet.php?s=selfhelp

These are excellent self help booklets that are free to download, they cover topics such as depression, panic, sleep, anxiety and more.

 

Mental Health Foundation - www.mentalhealth.org.uk

Their vision is a mentally healthy world where people are free from the suffering caused by mental illness. Their mission is to help people survive, recover from and prevent mental health problems.

 

Mind - www.mind.org.uk

Mind helps people take control of their mental health. They do this by providing high quality information and advice, and campaigning to promote and protect good mental health for everyone.

 

NHS Choices: mental health - www.nhs.uk/conditions/mental-health/pages/introduction.aspx

Information about mental health and different mental health conditions, who can be affected, treatment and support.

 

Living Life to The Full - www.llttf.com

On-line is a powerful new life skills resource. The course has been written by a psychiatrist using a Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) approach and also in helping people use these skills in everyday life.

Young Minds - www.youngminds.org.uk

A charity committed to improving emotional health and wellbeing for children and young people.

 

Local websites:

Information for Mental Health - www.mentalhealthleeds.info

Known as ‘the bible’ among mental health workers, this site hosts a directory of useful services in Leeds as well as links to leaflets, information in other languages and information about the mental health system.

     
Mental Health First Aid and Youth Mental Health First Aid - www.mentalhealthfirstaidyorksandhumber.org
 
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a two day training course aimed at people with little knowledge of mental health. It helps people understand mental health, reduces stigma, and means that anyone who needs help gets that help quicker. There are two courses, one focusing on adults and the other focussing on young people. Two day training costs £150.

Infostore - www.olderpeopleleeds.info   

Information for older people in Leeds. Includes a useful section on mental health with links to leaflets and further information.

Improving Access to Psychological Therapies

Self referral talking therapy service for people over 17 in Leeds
with common mental health problems.