Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood.
The NHS Website has a wealth of information on looking after your mental health as well as the support available
Here you can find information regarding:
Anxiety & Depression Services
The Surgery is supported by the Sheffield IAPT (Improving Access to Psychological Therapies) Service.
They are a free NHS adult service offering psychological therapy to over 12,000 people each year who work and/or live in Sheffield. 1 in 4 people in the UK will experience a mental health problem each year. They can offer a range of local therapies that can help with stress, anxiety and depression.
For more information, visit the website: iaptsheffield.shsc.nhs.uk or call 0114 2664380
Sheffield guide to emotional wellbeing and mental health services for children and young people
Just as we need to look after our bodies, we also need to look after our emotional and mental wellbeing. How we feel can change from day to day depending on what is happening in our lives and sometimes we might need a little help.
Let’s Talk is your guide to emotional wellbeing and mental health services for children and young people in Sheffield. If you’re a young person, a parent or carer or someone who works with young people, this guide will help you find the right advice and support and see what services are available in Sheffield.
Please find the Let’s Talk Directory here.
If you have any feedback or comments on the Let’s Talk Directory, please email SHECCG.ChildrensCommissioning@nhs.net
Student Wellbeing Resource
Learn Sheffield is a not for profit schools company which is focussed on school improvement and owned by Sheffield’s schools and colleges in partnership with Sheffield City Council.
Together with Sheffield City Council and a range of providers they have developed a comprehensive resource to support schools to meet the needs of vulnerable pupils. It provides information about a range of barriers that children and young people may face. The resource can be found on the Learn Sheffield website.
Each section provides an overview of the barriers, some best practice advice, and links to available resources and local provision.
Teenage Wellbeing Support:
Door 43 Wellbeing Wednesday Service
On Wednesdays, named wellbeing Wednesdays by our team, you can access one-to-one emotional support over the phone, text or video call.
On a Wednesday morning, call or text on 07815698447. Or, Email us at door43@sheffieldfutures.org.uk to book a slot. We will then call you back for a 20 minute chat between 11am–1pm or 2pm-4pm. Door43 at Sheffield Futures, find us at https://www.sheffieldfutures.org.uk
Kooth
Free, safe and anonymous online support for our young people. Friendly counsellors available to talk to online until 10pm. Also provides community support and self-help advice. To access this, sign up on website https://www.kooth.com/
MeeTwo
Mee Two App is a free fully moderated app for young people, providing a neutral space which allows young people to experiment with what it feels like to open up about their difficulties without drawing attention to themselves while positive feedback and social support builds confidence, increases wellbeing and promotes emotional resilience.
Shout
Shout is the UK’s first 24/7 text service, free on all major mobile networks, for anyone in crisis anytime, anywhere. It’s a place to go if you’re struggling to cope and you need immediate help.
Text Shout to 85258.
GoldDigger Trust
GoldDigger Trust is an award-winning local charity, working to equip young people aged 11-18yrs with confidence and skills to make positive choices for themselves. GoldDigger Trust provides support with self-esteem, teenage wellbeing, understanding healthy relationships and managing emotions. Follow on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook
Learning Disabilities & Autism
NHS Sheffield CCG Mental, Learning Disability, Autism and Dementia Team is excited to announce that a new Sheffield web resource about improving the physical health for people with learning disabilities and autism is now live, on the Sheffield Mental Health Guide website.
Porter Valley Listening Service
Our Listening Service is provided by South Yorkshire Chaplaincy and Listening Service, a charity with experience in supporting individuals in a variety of circumstances. The service is not counselling or advice-giving. They offer an independent, confidential service, and all our Listeners work to a code of practice which is available on request.
The Listeners will listen to your story and reflect back what you say. They will ask you questions, encourage you to explore and process your thoughts and feelings, and summarise occasionally. They will not counsel or advise. If appropriate, they may suggest other forms of support that could help you.
Sessions last between half an hour to 50 minutes.
More information can be downloaded here.