There are a number of ways to access self-help and the links here provide plenty of information on how you can help yourself. In addition the information section will help you to find other support services and organisations.
If you need urgent help or are very worried about someone’s mental health, call 111 or go to A&E. If you feel like harming or hurting yourself or other people, call 999 and ask for the police.
If you’re in crisis and need to talk right now, there are many helplines staffed by trained people ready to listen. They won’t judge you, and could help you make sense of what you’re feeling.
Kooth is a FREE, anonymous, confidential, safe online wellbeing service, offering professional support, information and forums for young people.
In order to access NHS support with your eating problem, you should talk to your GP first. If you want some advice about how to approach your GP
Maudsley Parents, a volunteer organisation of parents who have helped their children recover from anorexia and bulimia through the use of Family-Based Treatment, also known as the Maudsley approach
Overeaters Anonymous (OA) – Self-help peer support group for people with any type of eating distress/issues around food (based on the Twelve Step programme of Alcoholics Anonymous).
Universities and some colleges have their own counselling service which is free and confidential and is available to all students.
Apps, Videos and Useful Links
These days so many of us use apps in our everyday life for anything from shopping to entertainment to travel, but have you considered using them to look after your wellbeing and mental health?
One way to gain some support is to contact EDNE (see Contact Us). You might also want to talk to your friends, family and GP.
The following may offer you further information.
Apps, Videos and Useful Links
These days so many of us use apps in our everyday life for anything from shopping to entertainment to travel, but have you considered using them to look after your wellbeing and mental health?
Adamson House,
65 Westgate Road,
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
NE1 1SG
Tel: 0191 221 0233
Email: enquiries@edne.org.uk
