Mental health awareness week is 18-24th May this year and the theme is Kindness.This week Futureworks will be raising awareness of Mental Health.

Below are some videos to raise awareness of Mental Health, break the stigma and tips to look after yourself and others. 

Kindness Matters

Why does kindness matter?

See the bigger picture
See the bigger picture

Small talk saves lives

Mental health awareness

Students - why we want to end mental health stigma

Talking about mental health in the Serbian community
Talking about mental health in the Serbian community 

Supporting someone with a mental illness

Darren- real people, real stories

Tony - real people, real stories

Ollie - real people, real stories

Breakdowns on campus - students on the edge

Papyrus - online resources and information

Advice from Hopeline UK

Try to take care of your mental health 
Try to take care of your mental health 

Muscle Relaxation

Control your breathing

Physical activity and mental-wellbeing

If you have any questions about these posts or would like to talk to somebody about your own mental health please contact: support@futureworks.ac.uk 

Contact:

• Young Minds Crisis Messenger provides free 24/7 crisis support. Text YM to 85258
• Samaritans - Call free on 116 123 (24 hours a day)
• Childline - If you are under 19 you can confidentially call, email or talk online about any problem you may be having 
  Helpline: 0800 1111 
• The Mix - If you are under 25 you can contact them free via phone, online chat or email
  Helpline: 0808 808 4994 (1pm-11pm daily)
• 42nd Street - 0161 228 732. They provide online support and they also do referrals. On their website, it states “if you are struggling with your mental health and would like to speak with a mental health practitioner call us Monday – Friday 9.30-5 and ask to speak to a duty practitioner on 0161 228 7321. 
• CALM - (Campaign Against Living Miserably) 0800  58 58 58 (5pm-midnight 365 days a year) or online webchat 
• Shout - Text SHOUT to 85258 (24 hour text service) 
• SANE emotional support, guidance and information to anyone affected by mental illness, including families, friends and carers. 
  0300 304 7000 (Helpline open 4.30pm-10.30pm).
• Depression UK 

In crisis? Call 999 if you are in serious distress or in danger of harming yourself or others. Alternatively:

• Go to A&E at your local hospital. The nearest to Futureworks is Manchester Royal Infirmary (0161 276 4147)
• Contact your GP / 111
• Call Samaritans 116 123 (free to call, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year) 
• See below for other contact details that maybe beneficial for you, family or friends. 

24/7 mental health helpline for Greater Manchester: 01204 4830

New 24/7 mental health for carers and service users who are currently engaged with the GMMH service - Greater Manchester: 01204 483 071

New 24/7 mental health crisis line for people of all ages in Halton, Knowsley, St Helens & Warrington: 01925 275 309

New 24/7 crisis line for people of all ages in Wigan: 01942 636 395