Need help with your emotional wellbeing or mental health?
Paying attention to our well-being and mental health has never been more important.
Your mental wellbeing is about how you’re feeling right now, and how well you can cope with daily life. Our wellbeing can change from moment to moment, day to day, or month to month.
Sometimes it changes because of things that happen to us and sometimes it changes for no reason at all. It can affect the way we feel about ourselves and others, and about the things we face in our lives.
See below for suggested resources to support your emotional well-being’
And don’t forget you can also talk to your line manager, colleagues or call the Mindful Employer helpline.
Find trusted support and advice online
Every Mind Matters
Every Mind Matters gives you simple and practical advice to get a healthier mind and get more out of life – from how to deal:
It only takes a minute to get started with their short free quiz to create Your Mind Plan with personalised tips and advice.
Visit: www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters
NHS: Our People
NHS Our People was set up by the NHS, as a set of resources to help you look after yourself and to support you and your ability to care for others.
There’s tons of recourses including:
- Coaching support for primary care NHS staff
- Bitesize Wellbeing Workshops
- Advices on Keeping myself and teams positive
- NHS Staff support line
Visit: people.nhs.uk
The Mental Health Foundation:
The Mental Health Foundation is a charity who’s vision is for a world with good mental health for all. Their mission is to help people understand, protect and sustain their mental health. Prevention is at the heart of what they do, because the best way to deal with a crisis is to prevent it from happening in the first place.
Check out their guide to looking after your mental health
They also have a fantastic library of videos and podcasts about mental health
Bereavement Support:
Sadly, untimely loss continues to be a traumatic feature of recent times, and many of you will be affected by this news. If you need any additional support, please see some suggested resources links below:
NHS Staff Bereavement Support Line: 0300 303 4434
Confidential bereavement support line, operated by Hospice UK and free to access from 8:00am – 8:00pm, seven days a week.
Cruse Bereavement Care: 0808 808 1677
Cruse Bereavement Care is the leading national charity for bereaved people in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Grief Encounter: 0808 802 0111
Bereavement support specifically for Children/ Young People – www.griefencounter.org.uk
Addiction & Substance Misuse
Concerned about somebody struggling with addiction?
Our Employee Assistance Program can provide support and you can also find further guidance through the NHS, below.
Apps to support your emotional wellbeing
NHS recommended apps available to support you to look after your emotional wellbeing and mental health.
Catch It
Price: Free
Availability: iOS, Android
Learn how to manage feelings like anxiety and depression with Catch It. The app will teach you how to look at problems in a different way, turn negative thoughts into positive ones and improve your mental wellbeing.
Get the app – HERE
My Possible Self
Price: Free, with in-app purchases
Availability: iOS, Android
Take control of your thoughts, feelings and behaviour with the My Possible Self mental health app. Use the simple learning modules to manage fear, anxiety and stress and tackle unhelpful thinking. Record your experiences and track symptoms to better understand your mental health.
Get the app – HERE
Worry Tree
Price: Free
Availability: iOS and Android
The WorryTree app aims to help you take control of worry wherever you are.
You can use the app to record whatever you feel worried about. It uses cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) techniques to help you notice and challenge your worries. It can also help you create an action plan for managing worry.
Get the app – HERE
NHS App Library
Can’t find the right app for you? Try the NHS App Library
With hundreds of trusted apps, tried and tested by the NHS look no further than the NHS App Library. You will find a wide range of apps to support you with everything from Healthy Living to Mental Health, Sleep to pregnancy, first aid to children’s health and a whole lot more.
Check out the App Library Here
Don’t forget – Our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) is here to help you with any problems including mental health and emotional support
Freephone: 0800 083 3375
Access confidential and independent support, advice and counselling 24/7, via the BrisDoc Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).