There are times when we all need some help to manage our feelings. Seeking help is often the first step towards getting and staying well, but it can be hard to know how to start or where to turn to. It's common to feel unsure, and to wonder whether you should try to handle things on your own. But it's always ok to ask for help – even if you're not sure you are experiencing a specific mental health problem.

You might want to seek help if you're:

• worrying more than usual
• finding it hard to enjoy your life
• having thoughts and feelings that are difficult to cope with, which have an impact on your day-to-day life and your families.

Some useful contacts below.

Mind - seeking help for a mental health problem 

Talking Therapies Kirklees - 1 in 4 of us experience problems with our mental wellbeing at some points in our lives. Life changing events like losing a job, an accident, the loss of a loved one, a traumatic incident or even just moving house can lead to feelings that can be hard to cope with. Sometimes, there may be no event that has triggered how we are feeling. You do not need to try and cope on your own. If you live in Kirklees and are over the age of 17, this service can help.

Stigma Strategy Group

If you are keen to raise awareness about mental health in the community, come along to our Stigma Strategy Group sessions.

This year, we have created posters about anti-bullying that are now on display around school; organised a coffee morning with information signposting parents to support available in the community and supported one another in times of need.

Look out for more information in our weekly newsletters.