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How do I improve my mental health

Reply 1

Nitrotoluene

Original post

by Anonymous

How do I improve my mental health

If you really want to strengthen your mental health, consider changing your lifestyle, developing positive habits, and seeking the necessary support.
The key to improving your mental health lies in making these changes: altering your everyday life and consulting a professional (psychologist or psychiatrist), as failing to do so may worsen the situation.
If you drink wine or spirits, I advise you not to overdo it. Excessive alcohol consumption can exacerbate depression.
Last but not least, there are specific medications 💯 that you can take under a doctor's supervision.
Please remember that I am not a doctor.😀
Ciao,
Sandro

Reply 2

Analyst89

Consider taking a walk, exercising, getting good sleep, having a healthy diet, breathing exericises, meditation, engaging in your hobbies, interests.

There is a lot of support out there such as:

-The Samaritans, you can call 116 123, which is available 24 hours a day

-Mind, 0300 123 3393

-Saneline, 0300 304 7000, from 4.30pm-10.30pm

-The mix, 0800 808 4994, 11am-11pm

-SHOUT, text 852258, 24 hour text service

-Crises, 741741, text service

-Papyrus, 0800 068 4141, if you have thoughts of suicide or in emotional distress

-Rethink mental health, 0300 5000 927

-No Panic, 0800 138 8889

-Relate, they have a chat advisor

-NHS mental health, 111

-Side by side: https://sidebyside.mind.org.uk/ (online community help)

-Kooth, www.kooth.com, a chat, message website

-7cups, www.7cups.com, 24/7 online chat

-Support line, 01708 765200, email: [email protected]

-Anxiety UK, 03444 775 774, 9:30am to 17:30pm Mon to Friday, a text service 07537 416905

-Young minds, www.youngminds.org.uk

-Calm, calm.com

-Mental Health 24/7: 0800 008 6516 -Young minds, text "YM" to 85258, for free, 24/7 support

-hubofhope website, useful contact information for your local area.

-Nightline, usually run by your university

You can self refer yourself to talking therapies on the NHS website.

Young minds website has a variety of information for mental health, from anxiety, depression, panic attacks, stress to loneliness etc.

Heads above the waves website has great information, advice and resources regarding a variety of mental health issues.

Calm app
Headspace app

There is the mind forum Also Facebook groups

You can join support groups

There must be sanctuary hubs based on your local area

You can contact a crises team if things get very bad

Plenty of resources online, infor mation regarding well being.

Natural methods such as taking a walk, talking to a friend, exercising, engaging in a hobby