If life is getting on top of you and you're struggling to cope then you must reach out for help.

If you're harming yourself, have thought about self-harm, or you're having thoughts of suicide, it's important to tell someone right away.

We know these thoughts and feelings can be frightening and confusing, but you don't have to struggle alone.

If you feel unable to cope or keep yourself safe, contact one of the organisations below to get help right away.

If you, or someone close to you, requires emergency help

Dial 999 or 112 if your life, or the life of someone you know, is in immediate risk or you are in an emergency situation 

Contact your General Practitioner (GP) if you’re experiencing mental health problems and don't already have support from a community mental health team

Contact NHS Mental Health Crisis Service if you, or someone you know, is experiencing a mental health crisis, call NHS 111 and select the mental health option. Available 24/7, you will speak to a mental health professional who can listen to you and help you find the right support. If you're deaf or have hearing loss please use NHS 111 – SignVideo or the 18001 111 Relay UK app

Call Samaritans for emotional support on the phone, 24 hours a day 365 days a year by dialling 116 123

Text 85258 and reach out to SHOUT a 24 hour text service for anyone struggling to cope