Other Resources
Feeling well is not just about being physically fit and healthy – it’s equally important to your overall health that you feel good mentally.
There are several things you can do to look after your mental wellbeing, as well as steps you can take if you think you need some help. It’s never too early or too late to seek assistance or to learn more about managing your mental health. Here are some resources that you may find helpful.
If you need urgent support, please contact one of these helplines:
Samaritans
Confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair.
Call 116 123 (free 24-hour helpline)
Childline
If you’re under 19 and don’t feel safe.
Call 0800 1111 (free 24-hour helpline).
The number will not appear on your phone bill.
SHOUT
Confidential crisis text support for times when you need immediate assistance.
Text “SHOUT” to 85258 (free 24-hour support).
OK Rehab
OK Rehab specialises in addiction treatment. This treatment is available via both inpatient and outpatient treatment providers.
Mental Health and Mesothelioma
A mesothelioma diagnosis can affect mental health. Many patients in cancer treatment struggle with depressed mood and anxiety. Mental health issues do not cause cancer, but help is available if cancer is making life harder and more stressful.
Video Bank
There are a wide range of video resources available to watch online, which can provide you with advice and tools to help regulate your emotional health. Here are some which we find useful.
Meditation
Meditation can be a great way to overcome to anxiety and to find a sense of inner peace. If you’d like to give meditation a go, there are a number of free resources available.
Free Weekly Meditations for Stress Relief, Wellness, Support & Resilience
This meditation for relaxation and wellness offers guided imagery for daily relaxing or for facing any stressful situation with steady, centered calm. It will help with general anxiety as well as panic attacks, but it can also be used to promote and sustain feelings of peace, balance, and optimism.
Jason Stephenson’s Meditation Sleep Music Channel
For over 15 years, Jason has studied the positive effects of guided meditation and relaxation music. His YouTube Meditation Sleep Music Channel has grown to over 1 million subscribers, with over 250 million views.
Talking therapies
Talking therapies come in a range of forms, including psychotherapy, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), counselling and more. You can learn more about different types of therapy and how to find a therapist below.
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
The professional association for members of the counselling professions in the UK. You can use the search bar at the top of the BACP website to find a registered therapist near you.
Outlook South West
Outlook South West offers NHS mental health therapy for stress, low mood and worry. It also helps people with long term physical health problems.
There is a strong relationship between the wellbeing, happiness and longevity of those of us who are compassionate. Doing good can help reduce stress and improve your emotional wellbeing.
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