Mindfulness

Mindfulness is a technique you can learn which involves noticing what's happening in the present moment, without judgement. You might take notice and be aware of your mind, body or surroundings.

Depression

Depression involves having a low mood or losing interest and enjoyment in things. It can also cause a range of other changes to how you feel or behave.

Grounding Techniques

Grounding skills can help keep us connected to the present and help us cope with difficult feelings or intrusive thoughts by redirecting our attention to the senses. This can prevent us from getting caught up in negative spirals of painful thoughts and emotions. Using these skills with soothing statements can allow us to experience self-compassion, or self-kindness, which has been also been shown to help people cope more effectively with difficult situations.

Sign posting

The following are linked to the various websites who may be able to assist

-    Samaritans

-     Mind

-    NHS England

Stress

Stress is how we react when we feel under pressure or threatened. It usually happens when we are in a situation that we don't feel we can manage or control.