Safer Minds believes everyone, everywhere should have some awareness of basic mental health.

"Firstly a very big thank you for becoming mental health aware! One in four of us will experience poor mental health at some point in our lives, this means that a lot of us will have mental health challenges. And on top of this, we connect with hundreds, if not thousands of others through the course of our work, home or leisure activities, which makes having a basic understanding of mental health, and how to help and support others, even more important. Stigma can also often be seen as a significant barrier to acknowledging poor mental health and receiving the treatment and support people need too, but by reading the information on this website, and learning more about mental health, you are taking the first step in understanding and improving your own mental wellbeing, as well as the wellbeing of others around you, and together we can start to make positive changes to conversations around mental health within our community!"

 "Together we can create a community fully mental health aware, and where everyone's mental health matters!"

Mental Health Awareness - A basic guide to being more mental health aware

FREE - Mental health awareness information for anyone, anywhere wanting to develop their knowledge and understanding of mental health.

  • What is mental health?
  • What is poor mental health?
  • Are mental health and mental illness the same?
  • The Mental Health Continuum
  • What triggers poor mental health?
  • Stress & Vulnerability
  • Stigma & Discrimination
  • Recognising poor mental health
  • Mental ill health in the workplace
  • Thinking distortions and their impact on mental health
  • Types of mental health conditions

     - Depression

     - Bipolar

     - Anxiety Disorders

     - Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

     - Alcohol & Substance Misuse

     - Psychosis

     - Eating Disorders

     - ADHD

     - Suicide & Self-harm

  • Supporting people in distress
  • The acronym A.L.G.E.E
  • Skills for Non-Judgemental Communication
  • 10 Self-help strategies for positive mental health and wellness.
  • Exercise for positive mental health
  • Recovery


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Buy a paper copy

Easy reference A4 paper booklet (and Kindle) of the Mental Health Awareness information on this website.

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Download a free pdf

Download a free PDF copy, and have the information available to refer to at any time.

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Support Directory

A directory of over 50 charities, groups and organisations across the UK offering mental health and crisis support.

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Mental Health Support

Private one-to-one mental health support and first aid. Online shortly, in the meantime, e-mail for further details.

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If you need help urgently call the NHS on 111, and ask for mental health services, call the Samaritans on 116 123, text SHOUT (a free, confidential and available 24/7) on 85258, or download the Stay Alive app.