Mental Health & Wellbeing

Mental health is just as important as physical health.
Everyone experiences difficult days, overwhelming emotions or periods where life feels harder to manage and it’s okay to ask for support.

Whether you are struggling with stress, anxiety, low mood, trauma, loneliness, burnout or simply feeling emotionally exhausted, you are not alone. Support, information and practical resources are available to help you take the next step, at your own pace.

This page has been created to bring together trusted resources, wellbeing support, self-care tools and organisations that may help you or someone you care about. We understand that everybody’s experience is different, and there is no “right” way to feel or recover.

Sometimes taking the first step can feel difficult. Even reading this page is a positive step towards looking after yourself.

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You may find support here if you are:

• Feeling anxious, overwhelmed or stressed
• Struggling with low mood or depression
• Experiencing burnout or emotional exhaustion
• Looking for wellbeing advice or coping strategies
• Supporting a friend, child or family member
• Living with trauma or difficult experiences
• Feeling isolated or alone
• Looking for crisis or urgent mental health support

Looking after your wellbeing

Small steps can make a difference. Things such as rest, routine, movement, talking to someone you trust, creative activities, time outdoors, mindfulness or connecting with supportive communities can all support mental wellbeing.

Remember:

• You do not have to cope alone
• Asking for help is a strength
• Recovery is not always linear
• Your feelings are valid

If you are in crisis

If you feel unable to keep yourself safe, or you are in immediate danger, please call 999 or visit your nearest A&E department.

You can also contact:

• NHS 111 and select the mental health option
• Samaritans on 116 123 (free, 24 hours a day)
• Text SHOUT to 85258 for urgent mental health support

Domestic abuse and mental health

Mental health and emotional wellbeing can also be affected by unhealthy or abusive relationships. If you are feeling frightened, controlled, isolated or unsafe at home, support is available.

Broxtowe Women’s Project offers confidential support for women and children affected by domestic abuse.

You deserve to feel safe, heard and supported.