Mental health
One in four of us will have problems with our mental health and wellbeing at some time in our lives.
You should never feel embarrassed about having a problem that requires mental health assessment and support.
Whether its depression, anxiety, phobias, panic attacks or obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), one in four of us will have mental health issues at some time in our lives.
Mental health problems are equally common in men and women, but the types of problems differ.
Getting help
If you're worried about your mental health, or if someone in your life is affected please contact your GP who will be able to get you the support you need.
Newcastle Primary Care Trust's primary care psychology service also offers a number of practical courses both online and in a group setting.
You can sign up to any of these courses directly and do not need to be referred by your GP.
The Newcastle primary care psychology service runs their own website will further details on the courses they run and online referral system. Visit the website www.newcastlehealthyminds.nhs.uk
For full details please select a course from the list below:
Support for people from ethnic minority communities to access mental health services is also available from community development workers. Find out more.
A huge range of mental health information leaflets, including self-help leaflets, can be found on the Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Trust patient information centre website.
Further information
NHS choices - provides information on a range of mental health issues.
Mind mental health charity - promotes the views and needs of people with mental health problems. You can also call their infoline on 0845 766 0163.
Samaratians - offer confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair. You can call their 24 hour helpline on: 0845 7 90 90 90
Young minds - provide information on child and adolescent mental health services for parents and professionals.
Childline – offers a confidential 24-hour helpline for children.
There 4 Me – provides emotional support and advice for 12 -14 year olds.
FRANK – offers confidential advice and information on drugs.
Need 2 know - provides health information and advice, with specific sections for 11-14 year olds and 14-16 year olds.
