Mental Health Awareness Week

The week of May 18^th – May 24^th marks Mental Health Awareness Week.

Studies show that 1 in 4 individuals in the UK suffer from some form of Mental Illness within their life time, and although mental illness as a whole, is spoken about more freely these days, it can be extremely hard for people to seek help when they need it the most. 

Being aware of certain mental illnesses can broaden your mind and give you the ability to sympathise with an individual, and in some cases, offer help, whether to a family member, a friend or even a stranger because you see that they need it, without them ever needing to take the plunge to ask for it.

There are some fantastic resources out there to help you broaden your awareness of Mental Health. It’s a big subject, there are many different forms, some very complex, but taking the steps to learn even the basics can help.

Below we have listed some resources for anyone who may be open to broadening their knowledge, as well as resources for individuals who may be struggling, but don’t know how to reach out.

Mental Health Statistics:

• https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/statistics

Mental Health Helplines:

• https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/mental-health-helplines/

Advice on Seeking Help:

• https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/seeking-help-for-a-mental-health-problem/where-to-start/

How to support someone with a Mental Health Problem:

• https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/supporting-someone-mental-health-problem

How you can get involved with Mental Health Awareness Week:

• https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/campaigns/mental-health-awareness-week/get-involved