Support and Safeguarding (mental health)
Support and safeguarding ( mental health adults)
Broad support for mental health
This whole page covers some of the broad support for mental health in adults for all mental health conditions. This includes not just mental health treatments but also support for wellbeing and support on the social side of life.
Adult mental health section
For a summary of the adult mental health section see under
EMERGENCIES ADULTS
In an emergency if you or someone else has seriously injured themselves, taken an overdose or are on the point of doing so call 999 or go directly to A&E. Other support is provided under
LOCAL SUPPORT - SELF REFERRAL
the local NHS PSYCHOLOGY SERVICE
From Patient info
Information on the self-referral process from patient info and what to expect
Refer Yourself for NHS Talking Therapy NHS Self Referral for Talking Therapy (Counselling) | Patient
From Buckinghamshire Talking Therapies
Provide direct mental health support without you needing to see your GP. This is a free NHS service to patients over the age of 18, who attend a Buckinghamshire GP.
- How can we help? How we can help – NHS Buckinghamshire Talking Therapies
- Contact us Contact us – NHS Buckinghamshire Talking Therapies
DIRECTORY OF LOCAL SERVICES
From Buckinghamshire Mind
Provide a large “database that can be easily searched and navigated so that people with a mental health problem can access the support they need.” Many links will have already been included on this website but you may find some helpful services not included. Buckinghamshire Mind Guide Guides Archive – Bucks Mind
NATIONAL SUPPORT - SELF REFERRAL
ANY AGE
From Anxiety UK
Helpline services: We offer support, advice and information on all anxiety, stress and anxiety-based depression conditions Tauk to us – Anxiety UK
From Samaritans
Helpline: “You can get in touch about anything that’s troubling you, no matter how large or small the issue feels. We’re here to listen, no judgement, no pressure, and help you work through what’s on your mind. We’ll never tell you what to do. We’re here 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.” How we can help | How Samaritans can help you | Samaritans
From Campaign against living miserably (CALM)
Helpline: “Our helpline is for people in the UK who are down or have hit a wall for any reason, who need to talk or find information and support “. Get Help – Campaign Against Living Miserably
From Support line
SupportLine provides a confidential telephone helpline offering emotional support to any individual on any issue. Contact us: Contact Us
From Sane Line
SANE provides emotional support, guidance and information to anyone affected by mental illness, including families, friends and carers. Emotional Support
From Mood Swings
Helpline: We can provide information, advice and support on a range of mental health issues which may be of help to you or allow you to be an enabling support to your loved one. Online Support – Moodswings Network
Text service
From Shout
“Shout 85258 is a free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone who is struggling to cope.” Get help Get help – free, 24/7, confidential mental health text support service | Shout 85258
UNDER 25 text service
From The MIX
Get Support: Essential support for under 25s Get Support – The Mix
WELLBEING SUPPORT
Improving our general wellbeing can help us all, including those who need support with their mental health. There is good evidence for the benefits of exercise and social interactions for mental health. Further information and local support can all be found under
There is also local support for other factors which can impact on mental health including
LONG TERM CONDITIONS AND CANCER
Long term conditions (such as diabetes, lung and heart conditions) can have an impact on mental health. There is local support for mental health with long term conditions found under
There is also further information following a cancer diagnosis found under
- Cancer see the question “How can you cope with cancer?” in the frequently asked questions
SUPPORT OVER YOUR LIFETIME
Simple explanation why life’s challenges may be important
From Every Mind Matters
NHS website dedicated to mental health
Dealing with life’s challenges Dealing with life’s challenges – Every Mind Matters – NHS
Local and national support for life’s challenges
Some habits can impact mental health including
Present circumstances can be important including
- Social Wellbeing including social isolation
- Further Education
- Work
- Finances
- Support in your own home, a care home and a nursing home
Some events in your life can also impact mental health including
There is support for different patient groups see under
Support for all this includes as examples
Other issues at home can be important including
- relationships
- Home includes support for risk of homelessness
- Driving includes dementia and driving which can be a source of conflict
Other support can make a difference
SAFEGUARDING
Support for safeguarding of adults (stopping both the risks and experience of abuse or neglect) can be found under
Improving overall health and reducing health inequalities
Taking a broad approach to health including, with mental health, can help improve everyone’s health and also reduce local health inequalities.
