Do you ever feel low, out of sorts or anxious? You are not alone.

How the NHS can help you with your mental health

The NHS is encouraging anybody experiencing feelings of anxiety, depression, or other common mental health concerns to come forward and see how talking therapies can help them.

Feeling down or out of sorts is something that can affect us all. Despite this, many think their worries are either untreatable or not severe enough to warrant professional help.

Research carried out by Silversurfers last year found that 58% of Silversurfers members who were surveyed had experienced mental health problems during the pandemic and lockdown restrictions. Of these, 45% reported that this was the first time they had experienced mental health concerns. This figure rings true with NHS research, which revealed that half of the population (54%) were concerned about their mental health last year, but the majority (60%) of these individuals did not seek any professional help.

Do not delay if you think some support might be helpful. The NHS offers a range of talking therapies, such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), counselling for depression and guided self-help in a number of ways, for instance – in person, by video consultation or over the telephone. The services, run by fully trained experts, are free, effective and confidential. They will assess what kind of help will be best suited for you at your first appointment.

NHS mental health services can help with:

• anxiety and depression
• fear of social situations
• having panic attacks
• stress
• struggling with flashbacks and nightmares
• feeling low and hopeless
• finding it hard to cope with work, life or relationships
• worrying
• obsessive thoughts or behaviours
• constant worry about your health
• phobias
• negative thoughts
• trouble sleeping

What to do if you need support:

You can refer yourself for Talking Therapies directly without needing a referral from your GP, or your GP can refer you.

The NHS can help you get your feet back on the ground.

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