For Emergencies
If you feel like you might attempt suicide, you have seriously harmed yourself, you need urgent medical help, or your life is otherwise at risk right now:
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If you are able, go straight to your closest A&E department or call 999 for an ambulance
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If you can't do this by yourself, ask someone to help you​
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Call your local crisis team (0800 448 0828 - Lines available 24 hours a day, seven days a week)
Mental health emergencies are serious. You're not wasting anyone's time.
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Whatever you're going through, there are people you can talk to at any time. If you need to talk right now. you can contact:
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Text 116 123 (UK-wide)
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Email jo@samaritans.org
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Text SHOUT to 85258 (UK-wide)
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Sane​
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Email support@sane.org.uk
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Call SANEline services on 0300 304 7000 (normally open from 4pm to 10pm, UK-wide)​
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Helpful Links
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For general health advice and guidance, I recommend starting with the NHS website.
Please take care not to self-diagnose. If you think you have a physical health problem then contact your GP or NHS 111. If it is a medical emergency then contact 999.
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For meditation, advice, and guidance, I use Headspace and have noticed a significant improvement in my sleep and relaxation. You can download the app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
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For longer term self-care efforts, I use Finch, a virtual pet. You can download the app from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store.
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Completing puzzles and being creative can be beneficial in many ways, including changing focus, providing a distraction, and even encouraging conversations. Here is a list of websites and apps with enjoyable puzzles and other resources:
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Twinkl has great resources for primary school-aged children, such as this emotions word search and this mindfulness doodling pack
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Puzzlerama is a great app for visual games - you can find it on the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
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Puzzling.com has a selection of daily puzzles - there's something for everybody!
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