Mental Health

Your Mental Health is a very important part of your overall well being.

Do you have any concerns for yourself or a loved one? If yes, you can use the self assessment tools here to assess your overall mood and look for signs of anxiety and depression. You can also create a Mind Plan to help maintain and improve your mental health and wellbeing.

In addition, you can access a directory of helpful Mental Health organisations.

Mental health

Find information and support for your mental health. Helping you understand everything you need to know about mental illness and its management.

More Information (NHS UK)

Mental Health & Support Services Directory

ACT Early | Prevent radicalisation

  • Description: Supports individuals concerned about someone expressing extreme views or hatred. Works with the Home Office’s Prevent programme.
  • Helpline: 0800 011 3764

APNI – Association for Post-Natal Illness | Post Natal Depression

  • Description: Supports mothers with post-natal illness, raises awareness, and encourages research.
  • Phone: 020 7386 0868

Birth Trauma Association

  • Description: Charity supporting women who suffer birth trauma.

Breaking Bad News

  • Description: Offers practical advice for professionals and carers on delivering difficult news to individuals with intellectual disabilities.

British Institute of Learning Disabilities (BILD)

  • Description: Works to improve the lives of people with learning disabilities in the UK.
  • Phone: 01562 723 010
  • Email: enquiries@bild.org.uk

Changes Health and Wellbeing

  • Description: A user-led mental health charity offering a 12-step recovery service.
  • Phone: 01782 411 433
  • Email: stoke@changes.org.uk

Combat Stress

  • Description: UK’s leading mental health charity for veterans. Offers free clinical treatment and support.
  • Helpline: 0800 138 1619

Every Mind Matters

  • Description: Provides expert advice and tips for maintaining mental health and wellbeing.

Families Under Pressure

  • Description: Offers science-backed parenting tips developed by NHS mental health experts.

Healthy Minds Stoke-on-Trent

  • Description: Mental health service for adults (18+) experiencing anxiety, depression, or stress.
  • Phone: 0300 123 0907

Kooth

  • Description: Free, safe, anonymous online support for young people. Includes chat, articles, community support, and journaling.

MENCAP

  • Description: Offers services for people with learning disabilities and their families, including housing, education, and employment support.
  • Helpline: 0808 808 1111
  • Email: helpline@mencap.org.uk

Mind

Mood Gym

  • Description: Interactive self-help tool for managing symptoms of depression and anxiety.

North Staffordshire Mental Health Helpline

  • Description: Provides support, information, and advice for adults with mental health concerns.
  • Helpline: 0808 800 2234

PANDAS Foundation

  • Description: Supports individuals and families affected by pre- and postnatal mental illnesses.

Rethink Mental Illness

  • Description: Supports people affected by severe mental illness, including carers and professionals.
  • Phone: 0121 522 7007
  • Helpline: 0300 5000 927 (Mon–Fri, 10am–2pm)

SaneLine

Teapot Trust

  • Description: Provides mental health support for children and families affected by chronic or hidden health conditions.
  • Phone: 0131 273 4340
  • Email: info@teapot-trust.org

The Samaritans

  • Description: Offers confidential emotional support for anyone in distress or suicidal.
  • Phone: 116 123
  • Email: jo@samaritans.org

Togetherall

  • Description: Online mental wellbeing support for ages 16+. Offers courses, assessments, and 24/7 professional support.

With You

  • Description: Provides free, confidential support for issues related to drugs, alcohol, or mental health.

YoungMinds