Depression, Anxiety & Stress
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 including those people who are trying to give up Tranquillizers.
Telephone: 0844 967 4848
Website: www.nopanic.org.uk
Period Poverty
All around the world women are being held back in life and even put in danger, simply because of their period. Period poverty is a global issue, but even in the UK alone, 1 in 10 girls can’t afford to buy menstrual products, with many missing school as a result.
Website: www.yoppie.com/pages/period-poverty
Reading Well
Reading Well promotes the benefits of reading for health and wellbeing. The programme has two strands: Books on Prescription and Mood-boosting Books.
Telephone: 0207 324 2529
Website: www.reading-well.org.uk
Talking Therapies
The Bedford Wellbeing Service offers a range of free and confidential talking therapies and specialist support to help you feel better.
Telephone: 01234 880400
Kooth
Free anonymous online chat for young people to discuss your mental health issues.
Website: www.kooth.com
Rethink
Rethink provide expert, accredited advice and information to everyone affected by mental health problems.
Telephone: 0300 5000 927
Website: www.rethink.org
Email: info@rethink.org
Bedfordshire and Luton Recovery College
Bedfordshire and Luton Recovery College is part of the Bedfordshire Mental Health Academy which is a formal partnership with East London NHS Foundation Trust (ELFT) and the University of Bedfordshire.
Website: www.elft.nhs.uk
Bedfordshire Wellbeing Service
The Bedfordshire Wellbeing Service is for residents of Bedfordshire (excluding Luton who have a separate service) who experience mental health symptoms or other psychological issues which are holding them back in their lives. It provides one-to-one sessions and/or group workshops.
Telephone: 01234 880400 / 01234 210307
Self-referral email: Elt-tr.bedfordIAPT@nhs.net
HEADSTART- Arts for Health
Arts for Health has funding from The Rothschild Foundation to run HEADSTART, an art programme for young people aged 13 – 17 years who experience stress, anxiety or depression.
Telephone: 01908 996124
Email: sharon.paulger@mkuh.nhs.uk
The Complete Guide to Insomnia - and How You Can Manage It
An in-depth look at insomnia: what causes it, the different kinds of insomnia, and its effects on health and wellbeing.
Website: www.howtosleep.co.uk
Screen Addiction
With COVID-19 disrupting our daily lives, many people are spending more time glued to gadgets and computers. ‘Screen addiction’ is becoming a real problem, so it’s more important than ever for children and adults alike to learn and develop healthier digital habits.
The time we spend in front of screens has a huge influence on our lives. Take control and ensure your digital devices have a positive impact on your life.
Website: www.comparethemarket.com/broadband/content/screen-usage-guide/
Samaritans
Samaritans offer a safe place for you to talk any time you like, in your own way – about whatever’s getting to you. You don’t have to be suicidal. Call Samaritans free, 24 hours a day 365 days a year.
Telephone: 116 123
Website: www.samaritans.org
Email: jo@samaritans.org
Mind
Mind provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.
Telephone: 0300 123 3393
Website: www.mind.org.uk