Contact these key services for help in a emergency or disaster situation.
If you have a health emergency (physical or mental) you can attend your local hospital’s accident and emergency department.
Mental and physical health is fundamentally linked. Taking care of your physical health is scientifically shown to improve mental wellbeing, and vice versa. If one declines, the other can be affected too.
A balanced diet, proper sleep, and cutting down unhealthy habits such as smoking, alcohol, and drugs are some of the key physical health factors that can promote mental wellbeing. Some of the things that can affect mental wellbeing are stress, working too much, and being too inactive.
Good sexual health means making sure you have the knowledge, skills and ability to make informed sexual choices and acting responsibly to protect your health and the health of others.
You may find it tough supporting someone with a mental health issue and even avoid discussing what they are experiencing because you don't know what to say, or you're afraid about saying the wrong thing.
Supporting them and acknowledging how they feel can make a real difference, even if it is just staying in contact, listening and showing you are there. There is no 'one size fits all' model for supporting someone who is in distress.
The Headspace website features more information on what to look out for and how to support those you are concerned about, with resources on a range of topics from mental health, substance abuse, work/life balance and physical health.
The following self-help videos are hosted on YouTube: