​External Resources​

A list of suggested organisations, apps and websites to give you further support and advice for your health and wellbeing.

Feel free to ema​il​ us​ your suggestions.

COVID-19 Update

In these uncertain and challenging times, it is important to look after your own wellbeing and mental health. The following resources provide free support with managing mental health:

• Mental Health Foundation: Advice about looking after your mental health during the COVID-19 outbreak
• MIND: Practical advice about taking care of mental health and wellbeing during the COVID-19 outbreak
• ​NHS and HSE Stress Control classes: Live-streamed free stress control classes which can be accessed via YouTube

• World Health Organisation: The WHO have launched a health at home challenge on social media with suggestions on staying health while at home, including working from home

• Breathing Space - a free telephone service available to anyone over the age of 16 who is suffering from low mood, mild to moderate depression and/or anxiety.

There are also a number of organisations and apps here to help you take care of your mental health

• Mental Health Assessment Service (MHAS) is a 24-hour NHS emergency mental health assessment service based in Edinburgh for people experiencing a mental health crisis.
• Edinburgh Crisis Centre provides a 24-hour helpline for those in crisis due to mental health issues
• Edinburgh Samaritans provide a 24/7, free, confidential support and information to help people, who are having a difficult time, are struggling to cope or are worried about someone else.
• NHS Moodzone provide practical information, interactive tools and videos from the NHS for looking after your mental health and avoiding common problems like depression, anxiety and stress
• Scottish Association for Mental Health​ (SAMH) provides a range of services based on an ethos of recovery

Scottish Mental Health First Aid: If you would like to support others, the NHS delivers a managed and certified course that trains individuals in effective and practical strategies to support others experiencing poor mental health, depression, anxiety, psychosis and suicide ideation. 2 Days face to face delivery.

Other organistions are still continuing their support in dealing with other ill-health and illnesses.

British Heart Foundation - information on heart and circulatory diseases

MacMillan Cancer Support - information, practical advice and support for people affected by cancer

NHS Eatwell Guide - advice on how to achieve a healthy and balanced diet

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