Looking after your mental health

Be kind to yourself

These are hard times for everyone. A new way of life and no-one knows when it will end.
This situation can cause multiple anxieties, stress and an increase in loneliness. We feel we have very little control.

Age UK Somerset is part of the Somerset Mental Health Alliance

Together all of us partner organisations are working to ensure that there is always someone you can talk to when things get hard for you. Call Mindline Somerset on 01823 276892, or if you’d like a Friendly Phonecall call us on 01823 345610.

Watch the charities involved talking about the Mindline Helpline

On this page we will list some resources that may help us to look after our mental health.

Please contact us if there are more resources we should add.

• World Mental Health Day on 10th October. Call Open Mental Health ANY day for support
  The World Health Organisation recognises World Mental Health Day on 10 October every year. This year’s theme set by the World … Continued
• “We are here for you day or night” – Marcus Trescothick introduces a short video about the emotional support offered through Mindline
  Marcus Trescothick introduces this short video about how the NHS, Somerset County Council and local charities (including Age UK Somerset) have … Continued
• A little act of kindness can boost your Mental Health – Mental Health Awareness Week 18-24th May
  Mental Health Awareness Week is the UK’s national week to raise awareness of mental health and mental health problems and inspire … Continued
• 8 Tips for Relaxation from Mind
  A video from Mind, the Mental Health Charity with tips on relaxing to look after yourself. “Exploring relaxation can help you … Continued
• Anxious about Coronavirus?
  This page from Age UK offers tips on how to reduce your anxiety. Read more at https://www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/coronavirus/coronavirus-anxious/
• Staying well at home by Age UK
  A comprehensive web page on wellbeing.
• Coronavirus and your well being
  Excellent web page from Mind covering practical advice on staying well looking after your mental health. Visit the Mind “Coronavirus and … Continued
• NHS – Mental wellbeing while staying at home
  Taking care of your mind as well as your body is really important while staying at home because of coronavirus (COVID-19). … Continued
• Looking after your mental health during the Coronavirus outbreak
  Useful piece by the Mental Health Foundation. Read the article here
• New information being added daily
  If there is something you would like to see here, please get in touch.
• Somerset Mental Health Alliance extends support in response to Coronavirus
  The Somerset Mental Health Alliance (of which Age UK Somerset is a part) has expanded its services to support adults and … Continued

Friendly phone calls

If you are feeling lonely or a bit isolated and feel that a chat would help, get in touch! We have started a new Friendly Phone calls service which is just that!

Sign up and you will receive a phone call from one our friendly members of staff.

Call 01823 345610 to register

Please leave a message including your name and number

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