Information about Mental Health and Wellbeing .
According to NHS England one in four adults and one in ten children experience mental illness and many more know and care for people that do.
Mental health is a state of wellbeing that enables people to cope with life's stresses, realise their abilities, learn well and work well and contribute to their community.
It's important to know how to:
- look after your wellbeing and live a happy, healthy life
- manage stress
- get in contact with mental health services local to you
- get urgent help and support for mental health
Where to get help if you are struggling with Mental Health and Wellbeing
Five steps from the NHS to improve your mental health 5 steps to mental wellbeing
If you live in Bristol, you can find services such as inpatient and community-based mental health care on AWP Mental Health Services
Find self-help mental health support MIND, the mental health charity
Help manage stress levels and improve your wellbeing: NHS, managing stress levels and how to be happier
If you have suicidal thoughts or intentions, get support now from the Samaritans, help and guidance 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
If you are struggling to cope Shout is a free and confidential, 24 hour text messaging service for anyone for text support, text ‘shout' to 85258 .
What's happening in the city of Bristol
Our vision is for citizens to thrive in a city that supports their mental and physical health equally. Via the One City approach; public, private and third sector partners share the aim to make Bristol a fair, healthy and sustainable city.
Mental Health information and support services in Bristol
Mental Health services for adults and older people
Bristol Mindline telephone helpline
Samaritans Bristol 24 hours local and national helplines (free to call) 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org
Thrive at Night who help nightlife teams and workers with wellbeing support.