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Ways to wellbeing

Free online courses

NHS Wales offers two free courses to help improve your mental health. Both courses can be taken on a smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer.

ACTivate Your Life

This free course can help you take greater control of your actions, so your life becomes more enjoyable. You’ll learn practical and effective ways of dealing with thoughts and feelings that may be causing you to feel worried or anxious.

Visit the ACTivate Your Life website

SilverCloud

If you’re experiencing mild-to-moderate anxiety, depression or stress, this free 12-week course of online therapy could help you manage your mental health and wellbeing.

Visit the SilverCloud website

Speak with a professional

If you live in Wales and need urgent support for your mental health, or you’re concerned about a family member, support is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 

Dial 111 and select option 2 to be put in touch with a mental health professional in your area. 

Find out more about NHS 111 Wales’ mental health and wellbeing support.

C.A.L.L

C.A.L.L is a community listening and support service. It offers emotional support and information on Mental Health to the people of Wales. Anyone concerned about their own mental health and wellbeing, or that of a relative or friend can access.

Learn More

Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Mental Health Support (BMHS)

BMHS want to inspire a mentally healthy BAME community by providing support appropriate to their mental health and wellbeing. The helpline gives access to specially trained counsellors. It is for everyone over the age of 18, particularly if you identify as Black, Asian, and other minority ethnic group.

Helpline: 0800 144 8824

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LGBTQ+ Wellbeing Support

LGBT Foundation offer a wide range of specialist support services to those who need them.

Helpline: 0345 3 30 30 30

Email support

If you need urgent help

If you are concerned that you or someone else is in immediate danger of harming themselves or someone else, please call 999.

If you’re having suicidal thoughts

If you are struggling with thoughts of suicide, call the Samaritans on 116 123, or visit Staying Safe for help to create your own safety plan or reach out to someone you trust to tell them how you feel. 

Remember, suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem. You might not be able to see a way out right now, but help is available, and change will come. 

We can all be susceptible to thoughts of suicide if we find ourselves facing problems we can’t see a way out of. Having these thoughts are nothing to be ashamed of. The first step to getting help is to tell someone how you are feeling.

Find activities and support in your area

For additional ways to look after your mental wellbeing, try finding out what’s available in your local area.

Lots of things that support our wellbeing are available locally and can be accessed for free. If you want to try something new or join a local community group, Dewis Cymru is a great way to find activities and support near you. 

If you’re feeling unsure about joining a community activity or what might work for you, there is support available. Contact your local authority to ask about their Social Prescribing or Community Connector service. They can help you identify useful activities and support in your local area.