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1. HEALTH

1.2. Mental Health information and support

Looking after your mental health 

Having good mental health helps us relax more, achieve more and enjoy our lives more.

Visit the NHS Mental Health and wellbeing website for information. There are online mood self assessments, mental wellbeing audio guides and support for various mental health issues.

Visit the NHS website  Every Mind Matters for more information on expert advice and practical tips for mental wellbeing.


When to get help from your GP


It's important to seek help from your GP immediately if you are experiencing the following symptoms for the first time or are not already receiving care from mental health services:


  • Hallucinations – hearing or seeing things that are not there (for example, hearing voices); this can also include feeling, smelling or tasting things that are not there.


  • Delusions – having strong beliefs that are not shared by others (for example, believing there is a conspiracy against you).



Urgent Support


If you are having thoughts of suicide, are harming yourself or have thought about self-harm, it's important to tell someone.


These thoughts and feelings can be complex, frightening and confusing, but you do not have to struggle alone.


If you cannot wait to see a doctor and feel unable to cope or keep yourself safe, contact the link below to get support right away. 

NHS advice with mental health crisis or emergency.

For a range of websites, links, tools and information, click on Mental Health and Wellbeing Resources.

How can we at Learn Hillingdon help? 

If you feel you are struggling with your own emotional health and wellbeing, why not try one of our free course to help you help yourself on the road to recovery?

Our free emotional health and wellbeing courses can help you to help yourself. Learn something new, meet new people, increase your self esteem, de-stress and find support on your journey to good emotional health. Our courses can support you to build resilience and improve skills to progress with further learning opportunities in the community or prepare for a route back to work.

Click: Wellbeing and emotional health for more information.

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