People should support Mind this Christmas because I know first-hand what it's like to paint on that smile and pretend everything's fine. The reality is, you could be in a room full of people and still feel so isolated. Mind can offer so many different services to help people feel less alone.
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In 2023 there were 6,069 registered suicides in England and Wales. Every year the numbers are stark – too many people are losing their lives to mental health problems.
That’s why we’re asking for support this Christmas. With you on our side we can be there for people who need us now, more than ever. And together we can build a better future for mental health.
We're making a difference
queries answered by our helplines in 2022-2023
from every £1 we spend on supporting people with mental health problems
times someone accessed our mental health information in 2022 - 2023
Need support this Christmas?
Thousands of people will experience worse mental health under the extra pressure of Christmas. Find ways to help yourself or support someone else with our tips for coping at Christmas.
Got a question?
Here's a few frequently asked questions, but if you have more, email us at [email protected]
By making a donation to Mind you’re helping us run our vital services such as the Infoline, online community, campaigning and our local Minds.
Your donations go into funding the work we do, across a wide range of platforms, so we can continue to offer support to everyone who needs us.
Our helplines, online support network and free mental health information booklets and webpages all offer a first port of call for anyone struggling with their mental health or for loved ones seeking to support them.
Whatever you feel you can afford – we’re very grateful for any amount. We’ve put a variety of suggested donations to show what your money could fund, and how much it costs to run different services we offer.
There are lots of different ways to get help and support for your mental health. Why not do one thing today and start with one of these options.
- Join Side by Side, our online peer support community.
- Visit our information and support pages. Whether you’re living with a mental health problem, or supporting someone who is, having access to the right information is vital. We've got information about:
- Call our Infoline – the Mind Infoline is an information and signposting services that can help you find out more about mental health problems, treatment options and where to get help. Call us on 0300 123 3393 or email [email protected]. The Infoline is open Monday to Friday, 9am–6pm.
- Search for your nearest Local Mind.