Anxiety

Anxiety can stem from various sources, including academic pressure, social situations, family issues, or uncertainty about the future. It may also arise without a clear reason, which can be confusing and overwhelming.

Remedies to Help Relieve Anxiety

Deep Breathing: Try deep breathing exercises to calm your nervous system. Inhale slowly for a count of four, hold for four, and exhale for four.
Grounding Techniques: Focus on the present moment by noticing five things you see, four things you touch, three things you hear, two things you smell, and one thing you taste.
Journaling: Write down your thoughts and feelings. This can help you process and manage anxious thoughts.

Where to Find Help

Talk to Someone: Reach out to a trusted friend, family member, or counsellor.
Online Resources: Websites like Mind or YoungMinds offer resources for managing anxiety.
Professional Help: If anxiety feels overwhelming, consider talking to a mental health professional who can provide further support and strategies.

Get help

Mind UK

Mind provides advice and support to anyone experiencing mental health problems. They campaign to improve services, raise awareness, and promote understanding.

Services include:

Information and advice on mental health issues.
Support groups and counselling options.
Tools for managing mental health and well-being.

Visit their website: www.mind.org.uk
Or call their helpline: 0300 123 3393 (Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm).

Local Councils in London:

Local councils offer support services for housing, employment, and referrals:

Camden: camden.gov.uk
Islington: islington.gov.uk
Haringey: haringey.gov.uk
Barnet: barnet.gov.uk
Enfield: enfield.gov.uk

For additional help, contact your local mental health crisis line by calling 111 or visiting 111 online.

London Mental Health Trusts:

Find mental health support from NHS services across London:

Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust – Visit Website
Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust – Visit Website
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust – Visit Website
East London NHS Foundation Trust – Visit Website
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust – Visit Website
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) – Visit Website
South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust – Visit Website
Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust – Visit Website
West London NHS Trust – Visit Website

Additional Resources:

Childline – 0800 1111 (Support for young people under 19)
Samaritans – 116 123 (24/7 emotional support)
Hopeline (Papyrus) – 0800 068 4141 (Suicide prevention helpline)
NSPCC – 0808 800 5000 (Child safety concerns)
Self Harm UK – www.selfharmuk.org (Support for self-harm)
Young Minds – www.youngminds.org.uk (Mental health support)
Kooth – www.kooth.com (Anonymous well-being support)
Papyrus – www.papyrus.org (Help for suicidal thoughts)