Mental Wellbeing

Mental wellbeing is a combination of how we feel (our emotions and life satisfaction) and how we function (our relationships with others, personal control, our purpose in life and independence).

It affects all of us, whatever our age. And it also affects our physical health. Poor mental wellbeing can blight every aspect of our lives.

Thankfully, there's a lot of support out there to help you.

Adults

Counselling

• Talking Therapies - an NHS service offering support for common issues such as depression, stress, anxiety, or phobias.
• Silver Cloud - an online NHS service supporting you if you've got stress, sleep issues, low mood, or anxiety.
• Number 22 - a community counselling service for all ages.

Peer Support

Friends in Need - peer support and activities if you're lonely, anxious, or depressed.

Other useful links

• Mental Health Services - Optalis.
• Mental health - NHS
• Citizens Advice East Berkshire
• Royal Borough Mental Health Recovery Service - Buckinghamshire Mind

Children and Young People

Counselling

• Kooth - an online counselling and emotional wellbeing platform specifically for children and young people.
• Talking Therapies - see Adults above.
• Number 22 - see Adults above.

Peer Support

Friends in Need - see Adults above.

Early Help Services

• Family information - This service offers impartial information and guidance about a wide range of support available for children, young people, and their families.
• The Early Help Hub - Helps you find the best services to support your family.

Handy Guides

• Little Blue Book of Sunshine (PDF), Google Play, Apple Books
• Coping guides created by NHS Frimley for family life, five ways to wellbeing, and young person’s guide.