Mental health conditions can affect mood, thinking, and behaviour. They include disorders such as anxiety, depression, and personality disorders.

In England each year, 1 in 4 people will experience a problem with their mental health, while every week, 1 in 6 will experience a common mental health problem such as depression or anxiety With such stark statistics highlighting the growing need for adequate support, it was crucial that as a country, easy-to-access mental health provisions were implemented urgently.

NHS 111

There is now a new provision for those seeking urgent mental health help via the NHS 111 telephone helpline. Here, a dedicated team can offer around-the-clock support, talking therapies, and local crisis intervention where necessary.

By calling the 111 NHS telephone number and selecting option 2, you gain access to specially trained support workers, nurses, and clinicians who can carry out over-the-telephone assessments.

Those in need can now also self-refer themselves for talking therapies directly online, at the NHS Direct website.

By providing a quick, easy-to-access, 24/7 service, the UK is now streets ahead in terms of mental health provision when compared to internationally available interventions.

Mental Health Training

Education and awareness are key to delivering better help and support to those who are suffering from mental health issues and disorders. Whether you are in a role that delivers care to people directly or you are responsible for a team, undergoing relevant training allows people from all industries to better safeguard those around them.

With training options available in areas such as challenging behaviour, conflict management, mental health awareness, and drug and alcohol abuse, there is a comprehensive training package relevant to all sectors.

A variety of specialist mental health training courses Swansea and elsewhere are on offer from training providers such as tidaltraining.co.uk/mental-health-training-courses/swansea. Online and distance learning options are available as well as on-site training.

By ensuring that you have the necessary tools and skills to offer adequate mental health support to those around you, you are contributing to happier, healthier, and safer communities and working environments.