Find out how to access NHS mental health services and where to get urgent help.
Urgent advice:If it's an emergency or you need urgent help
Urgent advice:If it's an emergency or if you or someone else is in danger, call 999 or go to A&E now!Your mental health is as important as your physical health. You will not be wasting anyone's time.
Most elderly and vulnerable people have already had several protective shots.
It is well understood that getting fully immunised saves lives by cutting the risk of severe Covid illness, although it cannot fully stop infections. Cases have been rising rapidly in the UK in recent weeks.
The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics show an estimated 2.7m people - or one in every 25 - is thought to be infected.
Fresh waves of Covid are also being seen in other countries because of waning immunity and new Covid variants. The virus keeps mutating or changing.
The chief of the World Health Organization, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has warned that the pandemic is "nowhere near over".
Rising infections across Europe have prompted EU health agencies to recommend a second Covid booster shot for people over 60, as well as people who are medically vulnerable.
Spring boosters were offered to over-75s and other high-risk people in the UK and are still available to individuals in these groups who have not yet had them.
The number of people in hospital in the UK who have tested positive for Covid has been rising for weeks. A total of 13,336 patients were in hospital in England on 11 July. The last time the figure was this high in England was in late April. Ministers say Covid restrictions could be reintroduced if pressures on the NHS became too much, but there is no suggestion that will happen. However recent government upheavals may yet change their approach.
World Suicide Prevention Day is hosted on 10 September each year by the International Association for Suicide Prevention and provides the opportunity for people, across the globe, to raise awareness of suicide and suicide prevention.
Suicide is the single biggest killer of men under the age of 45 in this country, but suicides among teenage girls and young women have almost doubled in recent years.
The theme for World Suicide Day 2025, is ‘creating hope through action’.
Our message this year is clear – we’re asking you to create hope through action by learning more about how you can support someone in your life who may be experiencing suicidal thoughts or at risk of suicide.
For every person feeling the strains and stresses that lead to attempted suicide, or suicidal feelongs, or to the families left behind after a soul has been unable to find a way to overcome their feelings, every day is World Suicide Day and probably always will be! For those finding themselves at that particular doorway, I ask you to be aware that for them that day is their day no matter what the calendar says and they may need your help that day. There is always help out tere if you can help them find it.
Are you looking to learn more about suicide? The mentalhealth-uk information page provides a thorough overview of suicide, highlights the facts and common misconceptions that surround it, and signposts to support and educational resources available to support people affected by suicide.
Thousands of people in the UK die by suicide every year. Each life lost by suicide is preventable. Gigi shares her experience of depression, anxiety and suicidal feelings. Her story shows how picking up the phone to speak to loved ones and asking for help can be a lifeline.
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Mental health, like physical health, is an integral part of our lives and can fluctuate over time. It impacts how we manage stress, interact with others, and make decisions.
Just as our bodies can experience illness, our minds can also face challenges at any stage of life. Poor mental health can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or employment status.
For information on maintaining your mental health, engaging in wellbeing activities, or accessing support during difficult times, please see the sections below:
The Five Ways to Wellbeing are evidence-based practices we can use each day to support our mental health.
Find out more here: NHS: 5 steps to mental wellbeing
Access the NHS Better Health: Get your free Mind Plan(opens new window) webpage to complete your free online action plan to help you deal with stress, boost your mood and improve your sleep.
Visit: NHS: Every mind matters
Wiltshire Wellbeing Cafés (formerly Happy Cafes), provide a warm welcome space for anyone feeling isolated, lonely or anxious about meeting others.
Visit: Rethink Mental Illness: Wiltshire Wellbeing Cafés
Free weekly walking groups for a range of abilities led by fully qualified walk leaders. Friendly and fun, they are a great opportunity to get fit, meet new people and get to know your local area.
Visit: Walking, running and cycling
A free 12-week men's programme in a variety of locations across Wiltshire. Participants can engage in a variety of nature-based activities, such as hiking, woodwork, coppicing, and bushcraft skills.
Visit: Wiltshire Wildlife Trust: Men's Wellbeing Programme
Below are a range of options available if you are finding things difficult. We'd always suggest starting off by talking to your GP
Support to help you manage a range of common mental health problems including anxiety, stress, depression and low mood. One to one and group support is available for people in Wiltshire aged 16 and older.
Call: 01380 731335
The Alabare Access Community Mental Health Team support people to access the right mental health support when they need it.
Call: 0300 222 5745
A place of calm drop in, welcoming anyone who is aged 16 and older and living in Wiltshire, and seeking mental health support or struggling to manage their mental wellbeing.
Location: Riverside Sanctuary, 2 Watt Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7UD
Low-cost confidential counselling services to all adults and young people 16 and older in West Wiltshire.
Call: 01225 767459
One to one counselling and group support available to support people 18 and older with their wellbeing. Online and face to face options available.
Call: 01225 706532
Person centred counselling for anyone in Wiltshire 18 and over.
Call: 01249 554390
Support for children and young people up to 18 years old who are struggling with their mental health.
Call: 01865 903330
For children and young people (and people concerned about them) under the age of 35 who are experiencing thoughts of suicide. A free 24/7 confidential, non-judgemental space to talk openly about your thoughts with trained advisers.
Call: 0800 068 4141
Counselling and support for children and young people.
Call: 01225 667328
For urgent medical attention call 999
Urgent support for your mental health
Call (free): select option2
Available 24/7 - whatever you're going through, you can call them any time.
Call (free): 116 123
A free, confidential and 24/7 text messaging service for anyone in the UK who needs support. If you are struggling to cope and need to talk, trained Shout volunteers are there to support you.
Text: 'Shout' to 85258
Free service providing a range of support to those affected by bereavement by suicide. Suitable for people of all ages.
Call: 07483 301214 or 08082 803528