Who do I speak to about mental health?
Who do I speak to about mental health?
Your GP may be the first person you talk to about your mental health problems. If you have a good relationship with your doctor, you may find it helpful just to know there is someone you can talk to about the feelings you are having. Your GP may refer you to specialist services if he/she feels they will help you.
Is there a 111 for mental health?
If you are concerned about your own mental health or the mental health of someone you care about, you should call NHS 111 or make an appointment with your GP, who can refer you to the right services. They can arrange an urgent joint assessment with Mental Health services or our Social Workers if it is appropriate.
Can I call 111 for anxiety?
Ask for an urgent GP appointment or call 111 if: you need help urgently, but it’s not an emergency.
What is mental health crisis?
A mental health crisis is any situation in which. a person’s behavior puts them at risk of hurting. themselves or others and/or prevents them from. being able to care for themselves or function. effectively in the community.
When should you seek mental help?
In general, however, professional help might be needed if you experience: Marked changes in personality, eating or sleeping patterns. An inability to cope with problems or daily activities. Feeling of disconnection or withdrawal from normal activities.
What constitutes a breakdown?
A nervous breakdown (also called a mental breakdown) is a term that describes a period of extreme mental or emotional stress. The stress is so great that the person is unable to perform normal day-to-day activities.
How do you know if your in a crisis?
Confused thinking or irrational thoughts. Verbally stating, writing, or insinuating they’d like to hurt themselves or someone else. Talking about death or dying. Extreme energy or lack of energy.
What are the signs of a breakdown?
Signs of a Nervous Breakdown
- Low self-esteem.
- Fea rfulness.
- Irritability.
- Worrying.
- Feeling helpless.
- Getting angry easily.
- Withdrawing from family and friends.
- Losing interest in your favorite activities.
Where can I get support for Mental Health in Derbyshire?
out-of-hours mental health support is available to Derbyshire residents of all ages through a new mental health support line. Call 0300 790 0596 between the hours of 9am and midnight, seven days a week. call the Samaritans 24-hour support service on 116 123 or contact Samaritans online
What services are available in Derby and Derbyshire Clinical Commissioning Group?
NHS Derby and Derbyshire Clinical Commissioning Group have up-to-date information about the 4 providers and the Talking Therapies service across Derbyshire. Recovery and Peer Support service The Recovery and Peer Support service helps people with common mental ill health problems to recover and have more control over their daily lives.
How do I contact relate Derby counselling?
Call 0300 790 0596 between the hours of 9am and midnight, seven days a week. Relate Derby has been commissioned by NHS England to provide counselling services free to residents of Derby and Derbyshire and these can be accessed immediately.
How can young people in Derby and Derbyshire get help from chathealth?
Both young people living in Derby city and young people living in Derbyshire can use a separate confidential text messaging service to get help from their local school nursing team. The service is called ChatHealth. In Derby city, the number to text is 07507 327104.