If you have worries or concerns about your own mental health and well being, then here are some ways you can find out more and get some help.
Contact your doctor
Your doctor can help you decide what level of support you need and will be able to refer you to other forms of help.
Talk to a friend
Sometimes it can be a relief just to tell someone you are struggling. Your friends care about you and can often offer a different point of view or way of looking at a problem.
Call a HELPLINE
There are a number of free helplines available where you can speak confidentially to someone who will listen.
Please refer to the Helplines NI website for contact details. This website is regularly updated to ensure all information and contact details are up-to-date.
Please note that the Lifeline telephone number is 0808 808 8000.
Lifeline is Northern Ireland’s crisis response helpline for people experiencing distress or despair. Lifeline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year.
Calls to Lifeline are free. Lifeline will support everyone living in Northern Ireland regardless of their age, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability or sexuality.
Get Online
There are also a number of good self-help websites on the internet that can offer you advice, help and information. Some of the options are:
- https://www.mindingyourhead.info/ Public Health Authority (PHA) regional Mental Health website
- https://llttf.com/ Living Life to the Full website with Mental Health resources
- https://www.stresscontrolclass.com/ Stress Control Resources
You can also see our range of self-help guides on common mental health conditions and issues that impact on our mental health. These include contact details for local services who can provide support.
For more information, see the website: https://selfhelp.cntw.nhs.uk/organisation/belfast-health-and-social-care-trust
Talk to your Occupational Health Service
If you work, your employer may provide an Occupational Health Service, where you can get support and help.