Christmas reminders (mental health edition) and helplines open over the festive period.🎄
Helplines open over the festive period:
• Childline (under 19s). Open 24/7 including Christmas Day. Call 0800 1111, email or online 1-2-1 chat.
• @samaritans. Open 24/7 including Christmas Day. Call for free on 116 123.
• @GiveUsAShout. Open 24/7 including Christmas Day. Text ‘Shout’ to 85258.
• @PAPYRUS_Charity HOPELINE247 (under 35s). Open 24/7 including Christmas Day. Call 0800 068 4141, text 88247 or email [email protected].
• @theCALMzone. Suicide prevention helpline open 5pm-midnight daily including Christmas Day. Call 0800 585858 or live chat or WhatsApp.
• @CharitySANE (over 16s). Open 4pm-10pm daily including Christmas Day. Call 0300 304 7000.
• @MindCharity. Support line open Monday-Friday 9am-6pm (apart from Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day). Call 0300 102 1234.
• @beatED. Open 3pm-8pm Monday-Friday including Christmas Day. Call 0808 801 0677 (England), 0808 801 0432 (Scotland), 0808 801 0433 (Wales) or 0808 801 0434 (Northern Ireland).
• @CruseSupport (those struggling with grief). Open 10am-2pm Christmas Day and festive period schedule is online. Call 0808 808 1677.
• @switchboardLGBT - National LGBTQ+ Support Line. Open 10am-10pm daily including Christmas Day. Call 0800 0119 100 or chat via instant messaging or email.
• @RefugeCharity. National domestic abuse helpline open 24/7 including Christmas Day. Call 0808 2000 247. Live chat open 10am-10pm Monday-Friday.
• @TheSilverLineUK (by @age_uk) (for over 55s). Open 24/7 including Christmas Day. Call for free on 0800 470 8090.
I would really encourage you to reach out to one if you are struggling.
I hope that this week is filled with joy and moments of rest, but if it isn’t - that’s ok. Try to hold on to any glimpses of joy and remember there is always hope.
It’s OCD Awareness Week!
Misunderstandings and assumptions about OCD can result in the condition being overlooked or dismissed.
How we speak about OCD matters. Learn more this #OCDAwarenessWeek and help challenge assumptions and stigma: https://t.co/PeahWgnClO
🗨️ “Self-harm signals deeper distress and affects millions globally, especially young people, yet it remains neglected due to stigma and lack of resources. This must change...”
~ Prof. Paul Moran, lead on a new Lancet Commission.
➡️ https://t.co/MK7iKUy09P #WorldMentalHealthDay
Join us for our free roadshows exploring the support available for neurodivergent children and young people.
The three sessions take place across Fife and are for families/carers as well as health professionals.
For more information, contact:
✉️ [email protected]
If you’re a young person and feeling a bit lonely
this summer, our Child and Adolescent Mental Health
Service has some advice on how to stay
connected.
🔗 https://t.co/FDJOfpMB5Q
🔗 https://t.co/UgsUQd4t0n
🔗 https://t.co/4jnkBJSYpA
An eye opening watch about the impact of generational substance use and it’s effect upon young people across Fife. Well done to @cluedupproject and the incredible service, and work you do.