Get support for your mental health

If you feel overwhelmed or worried about your mental health, there are ways to get support.

Online

You can find:

• information on how people cope with anxiety, low mood, stress, trouble sleeping, and other common mental health issues at Mind to Mind on NHS Inform
• a list of free online resources and apps to improve your mental health and wellbeing on NHS Inform

In person

Speak to your doctor (GP)

If your mental health is getting in the way of your everyday life, you should speak to your local doctor (also known as a General Practitioner or GP). If you feel you need extra support, you can:

• ask your GP practice for a longer appointment
• take a family member or friend with you

Community support

You can find wellbeing support in local communities across Scotland. To find support in your area, you can:

• contact your local Third Sector Interface (TSI) organisation for a local directory of services or to see if they can recommend a service for you:
  • email their Development Coordinator on tsinetwork@tsi.scot
  • use the contact form on the TSI website
• visit A Local Information System for Scotland (ALISS) to find services, groups and activities across Scotland

By phone

You should phone your GP practice first if they are open and ask to speak to someone.

If your GP or usual services are closed, you can

• phone NHS 24 on 111 and choose the mental health option - the NHS 24 Mental Health Hub is always available and can direct you to the right help

• contact Breathing Space - a free, confidential phone and webchat service for anyone over the age of 16 experiencing low mood, depression or anxiety:

  • call them on 0800 83 85 87 (open evenings and weekends)

  • visit the Breathing Space website