Mental Health & Well Being

Mental health is a state of well being in which an individual realizes his or her own ability to cope with life (World Health Organisation).

A person who is experiencing problems with their Mental Health may experience low or fluctuating  moods, they may behave differently and how they think and  feel may change.  

These behaviors can influence their lives and how they interact with others and can sometimes make an individual feel isolated and lonely.

1in 4 people  will experience problems with their Mental Health during their life, they are more common than you may have initially thought.

If you need help, support or advice about Mental Health you can speak to your GP in confidence, or the organisation below have specially trained adviser and lots of information on their web sites to help you.

Helpful resources

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Mental Health Foundation

The Mental Health Foundation helps millions of people with their mental health. They provide information and support for children, young people, families, staff in the workplace and for people who need help with their mental health in later life.

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CALM

CALM are a leading a movement against suicide, the single biggest killer of men under the age of 45 in the UK. They run a free and confidential helpline and webchat for anyone who needs to talk about life’s problems.

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No Panic

No Panic is a registered charity which helps people who suffer from Panic Attacks, Phobias, Obsessive Compulsive Disorders and other related anxiety disorders.

Rethink Mental Illness

As experts in mental illness, Rethink Mental Illness know that with the right support and information people severely affected by mental illness can have a good quality of life. That’s why they aim to meet each person’s individual needs and make sure everyone living with a mental illness is treated with dignity and respect.

Samaritans

Samaritans is a registered charity aimed at providing emotional support to anyone in emotional distress, struggling to cope, or at risk of suicide throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland, often through their telephone helpline

SANE

SANE is a leading UK mental health charity. They work to improve the quality of life for anyone affected by mental illness

Our Support Line provides a confidential telephone helpline offering emotional support to any individual on any issue. The Helpline is primarily a preventative service and aims to support people before they reach the point of crisis. It is particularly aimed at those who are socially isolated, vulnerable, at risk groups and victims of any form of abuse.

Outlife

Provides a safe and non-judgmental space for LGBTQ+ people to talk to one another about their issues and life experience.

Free Spirit Counselling

Free Spirit offer counselling for women, men, students, work related stress, bereavement and help young people cope with ADHD.

New Horizons Health Care

New Horizons  provides help and advice you need on your journey to recovery.  They provide free recovery courses cover topics including - Managing Anxiety , Anger Management, Mental Health Awareness and Resilience Skills

C3SC

Cardiff Third Sector Council (C3SC) is the County Voluntary Council (CVC) for Cardiff – the umbrella infrastructure organisation for the third sector in the City.

Time To Change Wales

Time to Change Wales is the first national campaign to end the stigma and discrimination faced by people with mental health problems

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