Mental Health

Depression and other mental health conditions are very common and most of us will have some form mental health issue at some point in our lives. The good news is that there is a number of different ways to get support to help you recover and remain well. Many services also accept self-referrals.

If you are not sure which service is suitable for you or you wish to discuss medications then please book an appointment with one of our GPs.

Leeds Mental Wellbeing Service

We provide psychological therapies for common mental health problems, such as anxiety and depression, which one in four of us will experience in our lives.

We offer a range of psychological therapies including workshops, group classes, one-to-one sessions and a range of online support options.

Our treatments are available for those aged 17 and over who are registered with a Leeds GP.

 

You can get support at www.leedsmentalwellbeingservice.co.uk

You can email us on: leeds.mws@nhs.net

You can contact us on: 01138434388

We are not a crisis service. If you need immediate help please go to: www.mindwell-leeds@org.uk

NHS Talking Therapies

Struggling with feelings of depression, excessive worry, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress or obsessions and compulsions?

A trained clinician can help.

The service is effective, confidential and free. You can refer yourself at nhs.uk/talk 

 

NHS Talking Therapies

Rethink

Rethink provide expert, accredited advice and information to everyone affected by mental health problems.

Email: info@rethink.org

Telephone: 0300 5000 927

Website: www.rethink.org

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.

Email: jo@samaritans.org

Telephone: 116 123

Website: www.samaritans.org

Resources for Young People Mental Health Support

 

The Market Place Leeds (counselling and support for age 11-25yrs) 0113 2461659

 

Mind family therapy 0113 3055800

 

Mindmate

http://www.mindmate.org.uk

advice and support and signposting to local Leeds mental health resources

 

Papyrus

http://www.papyrus-uk.org/  

for under 35’s

prevention of suicide in young people. Also known as HopelineUK

Call: 0800 068 41 41

Text: 07786209697

Email: pat@papyrus-uk.org

 

Royal College of Psychiatry

http://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/mentalhealthinfo/youngpeople.aspx  

An excellent resource list of books, free leaflets weblinks etc

 

Young Minds

http://www.youngminds.org.uk/

for under 25’s

offers parents a helpine:

Parents helpline - 0808 802 5544

Memory Support Worker Service

If you are worried about your memory or need information and support

Alzheimer's Society Memory support leaflet

Call:  0113 231 1727

Email:  leeds@alzheimers.org.uk