We are service based within the county of Gloucestershire providing a range of support to those affected by bereavement by suicide. We provide support for people aged 18+ who live in Gloucestershire ...

Caroline very sadly lost her father and a close friend to suicide. After accessing our Swindon and Wiltshire Support After ...

If you have a mental illness your doctor will give you a formal diagnosis. While most people experience mental illness, in very different ways, most people will share common symptoms and side-effects.

Independent Mental Health Advocate (IMHA): IMHA’s are independent of other hospital staff. This means that they do not work for the NHS. An IMHA can explain your rights and help you to make decisions ...

Anxiety can make you feel worried or scared. Anxiety can cause physical symptoms such as a fast heartbeat or sweating. It is a normal human response to be anxious in certain situations. You may have ...

Voluntary work is a good starting point for getting into work. The following are things to consider about voluntary work: You do not get paid but you might get paid expenses. It can allow you to try ...

Mental health teams are part of the NHS. They support people living in the community who have complex or serious mental health problems. This section focusses on secondary mental health teams. What ...

Worrying about money can affect your mental health and living with a mental health condition can make managing money more difficult. This section gives advice and information and money and welfare ...

Stress is the feeling of being under too much mental or emotional pressure. When you are stressed, your body releases stress hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol. Stress is your body’s reaction to ...

In this information ‘ethnic minorities’ refers to all ethnic groups except the White British group. This includes white minorities, such as Gypsy, Roma and Irish Traveller groups. We have taken this ...

The Mental Health Act says when you can be taken to hospital, kept there, and treated against your wishes. This can only happen if you have a mental disorder that puts you, or others, at risk. You ...

Getting help for someone in a mental health crisis Supporting someone living with mental illness while they are going through a crisis can feel difficult and often overwhelming. This section has ...