Websites that offer information and advice
Looking after your own mental health
In order to support your child, you need to stay strong and well yourself. It isn't easy being a parent or carer especially when you are experiencing problems of your own such as; relationship difficulties, money worries, problems with work. Often it helps to talk to someone, like friends, family, your GP or a support service. The following organisations can also offer information and advice to help you.
Swindon Borough Council – Mental Health Support Directory
Swindon community wellbeing campaigning for a healthy community
Talk to trained psychologists about many a variety of issues, ranging from general stress to low self-esteem and anxiety.
Swindon Social prescribing service
Social prescribing, where doctors refer patients to schemes like walking groups or gardening charities that offer support in the community, is nothing new. In Swindon, surgeries are paired with Community Navigators, responsible for pointing patients in the direction of helpful projects.
Swindon Mind : 01793 432031
Samaritans Tel: free confidential listening service 116 123
NHS Choices: moodzone Helps manage stress, anxiety, depression.
CALM Campaign against living miserably
Information and help around mental health particularly focussing on men
