Welcome to LUNA Listens! This is where we publish all our blog posts in audio form for you to listen to at your own pace. Today we have 'Disability and Mental health' by Sophie Bolwell-Davies (she/her). Sophie explores the double-edged sward between disability and mental health.
You can read Sophie's post on our website www.thelunaproject.org.uk and you can find the support Sophie mentioned here:
URGENT support
1. If you or someone else is in danger, call 999 or go to A&E
2. If it’s not an emergency but you need urgent help for your mental health, try NHS 111 online or call 111
Easy and long-term support
1. If you want to talk to someone, about anything, at any time, but struggle with phone conversations. Then test ‘SHOUT’ to 85258 for free confidential support 24/7. It won’t appear on phone bills, and you can text as though you’re talking to a friend.
2. If you want to talk to someone, about anything, at any time, whether written out or spoken. Then try the Samaritans: Call: 116 123 or email: jo@samaritans.org . They operate 24/7 and you can call for free. You can even send them written letters to Freepost SAMARITANS LETTERS. But for instant support give them a call!
3. Long term, speak to your GP. If you need to speak to someone about your mental health and think you need more support than option 1 or 2, then book an appointment at the doctors. Mind have a great guide on how you can approach this: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/seeking-help-for-a-mental-health-problem/talking-to-your-gp/ Remember, to be honest about how you feel and that your mental health is just as important as your physical health.
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