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Our life can bring new challenges. You may feel down, have lack of sleep or worried about the future. There is help available and looking after your physical and mental wellbeing is important for your resilience. Find below information on mental health themes that may be relevant for you or someone you know.
You can find additional information in our Get help for yourself, Get help for your loved ones and Get your body and mind health sections.
We know that anxiety affects people in different ways, so to provide support to all, we have pulled together a list of available resources for our residents in south east London.
Visit the sections Get help for yourself and Get support for your loved ones to find out more.
For more information, visit the links below:
If you are struggling with bereavement, view the support options available below and reach out to a friend, family member, or a healthcare professional.
Visit the sections Get help for yourself and Get support for your loved ones to find out more.
For more information, visit the links below:
Whether face-to-face or online, bullying can severely affect our wellbeing and stay with us for years to come.
The first step to stopping bullying is to report it. We know this can be very difficult but there are support and anonymous help options available.
Review the resources below to understand the best course of action for you. The earlier you act, the better you will feel in the long term.
Visit the sections Get help for yourself and Get support for your loved ones to find out more.
Change can affect our feelings. It can sometimes make us worried and anxious.
To stay well we must look after our feelings as well as our bodies.
This guidance is about things we can do to stay well.
Studying for exams can be incredibly stressful. Uncertainty around results and overthinking the next step can cause stress and have an impact on our mental health.
If you need specific grades to gain entry to your chosen sixth form college or university, we understand that the pressure of exam performance can be heightened.
For tips on managing exam stress for you or a loved one, visit Get Help for yourself or visit Healios and The Mix.
Due to recent increased cost of living, individuals not only in South East London, but around the whole country are experiencing financial stress that can have an impact on their mental health. It is important not to ignore feelings associated with that type of stress. Reaching out for support will help with managing these feelings which can then be helpful with navigating day-to-day life.
View the list of resources below or contact your GP if you have any medical concerns caused by stress:
Cost of living crisis has caused many people to experience increased levels of stress and anxiety. Financial worry has been one of the biggest knock-on effects that Londoners have had to deal with, and in turn, housing.
To help, we have pooled together a list of resources below on the financial support options available to south east London residents:
Even though we are no longer in lockdown, many of us are still experiencing changes to our mood due to a post-pandemic reality that we are facing. Many individuals are dealing with anxieties due to post-covid stress, or other feelings that might be new and overwhelming for them. It is important not to ignore these feelings and reach out for support in case we need help with managing them.
Whatever affects your mood swings generally, these can be heightened in a time of worry. If you have noticed that you or a loved one are experiencing increased changes in your mood, view the resources below to see what support is available in your area.
The current reality can be difficult, and all the stress that you are experiencing, can impact relationships with your partner or family. You might find yourself having more arguments, due to financial pressure, or you might feel overwhelmed, and want to distance yourself from your loved ones.
There has also been a sharp rise in domestic violence for both men and women who feel they can’t escape a relationship and are confined to their homes.
If these situations apply to you, a friend or family member, view the available support options below or contact your GP to arrange a confidential consultation.
Sleep is something so basic to humans and vital for our bodies and minds to function. But why is it that during times of stress and uncertainty we find it so difficult to sleep?
With thoughts running through our head and worries of how we will pay our bills, insomnia can keep many people awake at night.
For help getting a restful night’s sleep, view the below resources or make an appointment with your GP to discuss further.
In times of stress, we can often let things build up until they reach a pressure point and boil over. Getting to this point can lead to depression and affect our physical and mental wellbeing.
Our current reality has escalated stress levels in many people and affected our daily lives. Knowing how to recognise the signs of stress, and being able to act quickly, can have a huge impact on our mental wellbeing, including being able to avoid depression.
For help, view the list of resources available in your borough or speak to your GP if you feel like you need medical assistance.
If English is not your first language and you feel more comfortable sharing your experiences in your language, there are groups to support you. For help, view the list of resources available below or speak to your GP if you feel like you need medical assistance. Your GP will be able to offer an interpreter for your visit.
There have been huge changes to our daily lives in recent years that have affected the way we navigate through our routine. We are dealing with post-pandemic stress, but also need to face new issues, like financial hardships, or problems at work. Taking care of your health and wellbeing has never been so important.
We can’t go to our favourite bars and restaurants, to see a film at the cinema or even get a haircut at the barbers. Taking away the things we love can often leave people with an increased amount of time to dwell on the negative things in their lives or uncertainties around our current situation.
To avoid this happening to you, act early and view the resources available to help take care of your wellbeing.
If you are concerned about the medical welfare of a friend or family member or know that someone, even yourself, has been self harming, there is urgent medical help available.
View the resources below or call 999 if it’s an emergency.
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