Every year, one in four of us will experience a mental health problem.
But hundreds of thousands of people are still struggling to get the support they need. Still unable to access the services that could change their life. Still facing prejudice and misunderstanding. Read More
SANE is a UK-wide charity working to improve quality of life for people affected by mental illness. SANE was established in 1986 following the overwhelming public response to a series of articles published in The Times entitled The Forgotten Illness.
Written by the charity’s founder and Chief Executive, Marjorie Wallace, the articles exposed the neglect of people suffering from mental illness and the poverty of services and information for individuals and families. Read More
The Students Against Depression site aims to provide self help and an online community for those in full and higher education who may be suffering depression whilst trying to study.
Read MoreYoungMinds is the UK’s leading charity committed to improving the emotional wellbeing and mental health of children and young people. Driven by their experiences they campaign, research and influence policy and practice.
Read MoreThe Charlie Waller Memorial Trust was set up in 1998 in memory of Charlie who committed suicide whilst suffering from depression. His family and friends formed the Trust with the following aims: to raise awareness of depression as an illness; to raise awareness of the symptoms of depression so that people would recognise them and particularly recognise them in others; to reduce the stigma attached to seeking help; to ensure help was available when needed. Read More
The Fund sets out to achieve this by: (1) Raising funds; (2) Promoting and carrying out research; (3) Building awareness and sharing information; (4) Improving policy and practice and; (5) Providing support to those affected by depression and their families and friends. Read More
PAPYRUS was founded in 1997 by Jean Kerr, a mother from Lancashire. She and a small group of parents who had each lost a child to suicide were convinced that that many young suicides are preventable.
The name, PAPYRUS, came from the original name of the charity, Parents Association the Prevention of Young Suicide. Read More
Childline is a free 24 hour counseling service for children and young people. Freephone: 0800 1111
Read MoreSamaritans provides confidential emotional support 24/7 to those experiencing despair, distress or suicidal feelings call 08457 90 90 90
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