World Mental Health Day: Support available for you

The World Health Organisation recognises World Mental Health Day on 10 October every year. This year’s theme set by the World Federation for Mental Health is ‘mental health for all’.

In a difficult and challenging year for many people, you may have found it harder to manage your mental health and wellbeing. Globally, one in four people live with a mental health condition. If you’ve found yourself struggling, World Mental Health Day is an ideal time for you to reach out to one of our services.

Recovery colleges

Our three recovery colleges in Barnsley, Calderdale and Kirklees, and Wakefield offer a range of courses and one-off workshops (both face to face and online) which all aim to improve wellbeing through learning.

• https://www.barnsleyrecoverycollege.nhs.uk/
• https://www.calderdalekirkleesrc.nhs.uk/
• https://www.wakefieldrecoverycollege.nhs.uk/

IAPT

IAPT stands for Improving Access to Psychological Therapies; helping people get quick and easy access to the best type of therapy for their individual needs. We have IAPT services in Barnsley, Calderdale and Kirklees.

• https://www.southwestyorkshire.nhs.uk/services/?fwp_service_search=iapt

Mental health support line

There is a 24 hour mental health helpline for anyone registered with a GP in Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. The service supports people who are:

At risk of developing mental health problems
Diagnosed with common mental health problems
Accessing mental health support
Experiencing mental health distress
Seeking information, advice and support

• Call 0800 183 0558