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This link will take you to the Breathing Space website.They offer free, confidential advice and support over the phone, to people who are feeling anxious, depressed or low.
This link will take you to NHS Tyne and Wear's stock of free self-help leaflets, which you can download or print off. Not all of them may be relevant, but they have leaflets on anxiety, bereavement, depression and low mood, health anxiety, panic attacks, post traumatic stress, sleeeping problems and stress.
Is it common to feel anxious after Intensive Care? It's very common (and completely understandable) to feel anxious after Intensive Care. Research suggests that up to 4 in 10 Intensive Care patients suffer from anxiety at some point. Symptoms of anxiety The symptoms of anxiety can be physical as well as emotional. They include: a pounding heart, feeling hot, dizzy or light-headed, muscle tension, feeling shaky and unsteady, hot or cold sweats, and having difficulty breathing....
Article length: 2 minutes (Read now or tap the button above to add this resource to your personal library to read later) What are flashbacks? Flashbacks are vivid and frightening memories.They can be intrusive, which means that they pop into your mind completely out of nowhere (or are sometimes brought about by something that reminds you of a particular event, even if it was really a dream or hallucination) and can make you feel like you're reliving a particular experience. You may...
All of us can feel lonely sometimes, whether we have strong connections with family and friends or not. This link will take you to the NHS webpages on loneliness.On it, you'll find a wealth of information, advice and support on a range of other issues including anxiety, stress, depression, grief, etc. There are some simple self-assessment tools and guidance to help you understand how you're feeling right now, the things you can do to help yourself, the types of support that might...
This link will take you to a podcast on loneliness during the pandemic, from UK Government's Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport. In it, you'll hear advice, top tips and stories from four people who have struggled with loneliness in recent months. It's around 20 minutes long. We hope you find it helpful.
This link will take you to the mental health charity, Mind. On it, you'll find really helpful information on a wide range of mental health problems, information on drugs and therapies, tips for dealing with everyday life, and a wealth of information about where to find help (or help someone you care about). You can read about and watch short videos about other people's experiences. There is also a helpline, which is available from 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday (except for bank...
Thrive: Feel Stress Free uses games to track your mood and teach you methods to take control of stress and anxiety. Learn relaxation techniques like meditation and deep-breathing to help you cope better with stressful situations and manage negative thoughts. The app's Mood Meter lets you track your mood, the emotions you feel and the situation you were in at the time. It then reminds you of how you reacted on a previous occasion to make your feel better. The app is free to...
This link will take you to the MindEd website, and their mental health resources to help support older people, and those who care for them. There are some easily understandable advice and self-help resources on dealing with issues like anxiety and depression (including information on medication), poor sleep, loneliness, stress, physical activity, etc.
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