Sadness

Sadness is a natural response to life’s ups and downs, such as friendship issues, family conflicts, or disappointments. However, if sadness feels constant, it may be a sign of something deeper.

Remedies to Help Relieve Sadness

Express Your Feelings: Talk to someone you trust about what’s bothering you.
Physical Activity: Exercise can boost your mood by releasing endorphins.
Self-Care: Do something comforting, like watching a favourite film, taking a bath, or spending time in nature.

Where to Find Help

Peer Support: Talking to friends who understand can be a big comfort.
Helplines and Online Support: Organisations like Samaritans offer listening services 24/7.
Counselling: If sadness is affecting your daily life, speaking with a therapist can help you work through your feelings.

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)