Mental Health
Mental Health
One in four people in Britain will have some sort of mental health issue in their lifetime. Issues can include anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, self-harm and dementia.
People with poor mental health can experience issues in the way they think, feel or behave. This can significantly affect their relationships, their work, and their quality of life.
Poor mental health can affect anyone. Without support and treatment, mental health issues can have a serious effect on the individual and those around them.
People with poor mental health need help and support to enable them to cope. There are many treatments, including medication, counselling, psychotherapy and self help.
Looking after your Mental Health
Leading an active life can help raise your self-worth and improve your confidence. It can help you feel valued – and value yourself.
Physical and social activity can be good for your mental health and regular exercise can also boost your self-esteem and help you concentrate, sleep, look and feel better. It offers many opportunities including a chance to meet people.
The following links provide more information about opportunities to increase your physical activity, meet new people, talk about mental health and volunteer.
Together in Mind
Horsham Leisure Link
Health Walks
Horsham Volunteer Centre
Worried…?
If you are worried about your mental health, or that of a close friend or relative, you should contact your doctor. They can offer advice or refer you to specialist services. NHS Direct provide a self-assessment symptom checker.
Useful Contacts
Other organisations that offer advice, guidance and support in relation to mental health include:
Mind
BBC
Counselling Directory
Rethink
Samaritans
Sane
Time to Change
1 in 4 Forum
NHS Direct
Mental Health Foundation
Head Forward
Child Line
Connexions Centre and Information Shop for Young People
The Big White Wall