Mental Health
What is it?
Mental ill health can affect anyone at any time, at any point in their life, whether you are a child, adult or older person. Some examples of mental health conditions are depression and anxiety but there are many more. Loss or separation, life changes or traumatic events can all affect our mental wellbeing.
Feeling like you have a mental health condition or being diagnosed with one is nothing to be ashamed of, and people should ask for help as soon as they are feeling that they are unable to cope with day to day life because of their mental health.
What can Alert Training UK do?
• We are approachable and will provide support and reassurance for people who may be struggling with their mental health
• We have a team who you can contact if you have any concerns
• We will help to develop the self-confidence and self-esteem of all staff and learners
• We provide advice and information, including details of national organisations that can help
• We review our learners’ welfare regularly via telephone reviews and/or learner visits
What should you do?
• I will talk to someone if I feel that I am struggling with my mental health in any way
• I will recognise if and when I need some help
• I know that I can report my concerns to the Alert Training UK team
If you are worried or have any concerns, please contact Alert Training UK.
During office hours: 01722332212
Outside of office hours: 07967000048
E-mail: damon.saddler@alerttraining.co.uk
Other useful resources
NHS
Website: www.nhs.uk/mental-health
Website: www.nhs.uk/Suicide
Website: www.nhs.uk/Self-injury
Mind
Our team provides information on a range of topics including: types of mental health problem, where to get help, medication and alternative treatments and advocacy. We will look for details of help and support in your own area.
Website: www.mind.org.uk
Telephone: 03001233303
Samaritans
We offer a safe place for you to talk any time you like, in your own way – about whatever’s getting to you. Please don’t suffer alone.
Website: www.samaritans.org
Telephone: 116123
Self Injury Support
Self injury Support is a national organisation that supports girls and women affected by self-injury or self-harm.
Website: www.selfinjurysupport.org.uk
Telephone: 08088008088
ChildLine
Sometimes people self-harm because they feel alone, angry or not good enough. Self-harm can be really personal and complicated, so it’s okay if you don’t know the reasons behind self-harm. We are here to help.
Website: www.childline.org.uk
Telephone: 08001111
The Mix
A huge resource for the under 25’s, covering everything from bereavement, exam stress, emotional abuse, mental health to homelessness. A confidential service with a 24-hour helpline.
Website: www.themix.org.uk
Telephone: 08088084994