Mental health

If you're struggling with your mental health, there is support available. Below are trusted services, charity helplines and self-help resources used across Scotland and the UK. If you are in immediate danger or think someone may be at risk, call 999 now.

Local NHS services

• NHS Inform Mental Wellbeing: Find information and tools to help with your wellbeing and mental health. https://www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/mental-wellbeing/get-help-with-your-mental-health
• Mental Health Assessment Service (MHAS): Emergency mental health assessment (Royal Edinburgh Hospital). Phone: 0131 286 8137.

Self-help & information

• Managing emotional effects: Practical advice for coping when you're finding it hard to talk about how you feel. NHS Inform
• Mental Health – NHS Inform: Identifying, treating and managing mental health problems.https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/mental-health
• Living Life to the Full (LLTTF): Free online courses covering low mood, stress and resilience. https://llttf.com/
• SilverCloud – GP Referral: Interactive programmes accessed via GP referral.SilverCloud (GP referral)
• SilverCloud – Self referral: Self-referral packages available athttps://wellbeing.silvercloudhealth.com/onboard/nhsscotland/

Charities, helplines & support groups

Additional resources

• Mental Health & Money Advice
• Mind
• Rethink Mental Illness
• SAMH
• YoungMinds