Mental Health Resource Centre for Surrey

Getting help

Even though recognising that you may have a mental health problem and taking the first step to getting help can be difficult, it is important to remember that you are not alone. One in four people will experience some kind of Mental Health problem at some point in their lives.

There are a number of people you can talk to and a range of organisations and services who can offer support to people with Mental Health problems. Some of the main areas of help are listed below. There are many other links and help lines listed in the links on the left.

It is also important to remember that people with mental health issues can make a full recovery - just as you can from a physical illness.

Information on Common Mental Health Problems

If you or someone you know suffers from a mental health problem, you may be interested to find out more.
The Mental Health Foundation website has done a useful listing of some of the most common mental health problems such as:

anxiety ~ dementia ~ depression ~ eating disorders ~ manic depression ~ personality disorders ~ schizophrenia ~ self harm ~ sleep disorders ~ stress ~ substance abuse ~ suicide

Mental Health Resource Centre for Surrey, Guildford, Woking, Godalming, Farnham, helping Surrey residents recover from mental illness and lead normal fulfilling lives.

	Mental Health Resource Centre for Surrey
	Many people, at some point in their lives, will experience difficulties with their feelings, thoughts, behaviour or relationships. Sadly, one in four people around the world will suffer from mental health problems at sometime. 450 million people world-wide are currently suffering from mental or neurological illnesses. Depression is currently the fourth most common illness in the world and mental health disorders are expected to rank second behind heart disease by 2020. The aim of these pages is to provide a resource centre, primarily of links to sites related to Mental Health, with a particular emphasis on Mental Health needs in Surrey. If you have any suggestions, please feel free to email them to me.
		Getting help Even though recognising that you may have a mental health problem and taking the first step to getting help can be difficult, it is important to remember that you are not alone. One in four people will experience some kind of Mental Health problem at some point in their lives. There are a number of people you can talk to and a range of organisations and services who can offer support to people with Mental Health problems. Some of the main areas of help are listed below. There are many other links and help lines listed in the links on the left. It is also important to remember that people with mental health issues can make a full recovery - just as you can from a physical illness.
	Help in a Crisis If you need to talk to someone urgently and in confidence - the Samaritans offer emotional support 24 hours a day on 08457 90 90 90. Talk to a Counsellor Counsellors can often help you to work out what is really going on in a way you may have been unable to do yourself. Talking to someone else, in confidence, can often help. Talk to your GP The GP is often the first point of contact for mental health problems. Tell the Doctor all your symptoms, as this will help him or her to correctly diagnose the illness. The GP may suggest counselling or a referral to the Community Mental Health team. They can also be of help to a partner whose understanding can make a lot of difference to the speed of recovery. If you have a good relationship with your doctor, you may find it helpful just to know there is someone you can talk to about the feelings you are having. Your GP may refer you to specialist services if he/she feels they will help you. Specialist services Most people recover from mental health problems without going into hospital. There are a number of specialist services which provide various treatments, including counselling and other talking treatments. These services are co-ordinated by a Community Mental Health Team (CMHT). CMHTs are usually based either at a hospital or a local community mental health centre. NHS DIRECT Tel: 0845 4647 www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk Information on common health conditions.
	Information on Common Mental Health Problems If you or someone you know suffers from a mental health problem, you may be interested to find out more. The Mental Health Foundation website has done a useful listing of some of the most common mental health problems such as: anxiety ~ dementia ~ depression ~ eating disorders ~ manic depression ~ personality disorders ~ schizophrenia ~ self harm ~ sleep disorders ~ stress ~ substance abuse ~ suicide *`Mental Health Resource Centre for Surrey, Guildford, Woking, Godalming, Farnham, helping Surrey residents recover from mental illness and lead normal fulfilling lives.`*