If you sometimes struggle with your mental health, but are still managing to get by, Mental Health Awareness Week (11-7 May) could be the right time to access support.
Mental Health issues can be different for everyone but sometimes you can go through days, weeks or even months where things just don’t feel right. At these times it can be difficult to know where to turn for support.
If you find yourself or someone you know in this situation My App: My Mental Health is a good place to start.
It’s designed by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde mental health experts for people who are looking for self-guided support on topics that can make daily life feel harder.
Nagore Penades, Consultant Psychiatrist and Mental Health Clinical Digital Lead for NHSGGC said: “My App: My Mental Health is there to offer you supported self-management at times when you feel you could benefit from some help and guidance. It gives information on issues like depression, stress and anxiety. It helps you recognise the symptoms but also gives advice on what you can do to feel better.
“For example, if you’re feeling anxious, My App will help you think about how you speak to yourself and offer advice from our health experts about other wider contributing issues like looking at your sleeping pattern or tips about diet and exercise.
“Taking action doesn’t always have to mean big changes and one small step like checking My App can give you self-guided support to explore in your own time – for you, or someone you care about.”
My App: My Mental Health is available as an app download or via the Right Decision Service website at www.rightdecisions.scot.nhs.uk/myapp-my-mental-health. It is designed as self-directed, early support for people struggling with their mental health. It also provides links to free apps and courses such as Silvercloud, Daylight or Sleepio.
It does not replace face to face or other mental health services from NHSGGC.
NHSGGC is encouraging people who could benefit from some self-guided support to download the app or use the website as part of Mental Health Awareness Week – a week-long campaign which takes place every year in May.
Organised by The Mental Health Foundation, the campaign encourages people across the UK to consider the importance of good mental health, challenge stigma and promote practical actions people can take to support their own wellbeing.
For more information on My App, visit: https://www.rightdecisions.scot.nhs.uk/myapp-my-mental-health/
In a crisis or need urgent help?
If things feel overwhelming or you’re worried about someone else, here’s what you can do:
- Call NHS 24 on 111 Available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for urgent mental health support and advice.
- Talk to your GP Your GP is a great first point of contact. They can listen, offer guidance, and refer you to local Mental Health Services if needed.
- If you feel you are in immediate danger, please call 999 for assistance.
Remember:
Reaching out is a sign of strength. Whether you’re looking for a little guidance or urgent help, there are people ready to listen and support you.
