Mental Illness

1 in 4 adults will experience some form of mental illness in their lifetime.

Mental illness knows no boundaries and disregards sex, age, social and educational background.

It is important that this widespread problem is de-stigmatised and that the causes of mental illness are addressed.

There are many organisations that can give advice and help through difficult times.

If you are feeling low, don’t suffer in silence, seek help. You are not alone.

Don’t forget you can also seek support from your local GP.

• Child and Family Consultant Service 01483 782900
• Childline 0800 1111
• Commission for Racial Equality 02079 390000
• Depression Alliance 020 7633 0557
• Eating Disorders
• Adults 0845 6341414
• Youths 0845 6347650
• Exam Stress websites www.childline.org.uk and www.staithes.demon.co.uk
• Lesbian and Gay Switchboard 0207 8377324
• Gender Trust 0700 0790347
• ‘Safer Hart’ Community Safety Partnership 01252 774476
• Mental Health Forum 01252 815652
• MIND 0845 766 0163
• NHS Direct 0845 4647
• No Panic (Information and advice on anxiety) 01952 590545
• Post-natal depression 020 7386 0868
• Samaritans 0845 7909090
• Volunteer Bureau (Volunteer for a new perspective) 01252 815652
• Young Minds 0800 0182138