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Guides to finding help for mental health
Browse our guides to different types of mental health support and services:
How to open up about your mental health
People close to us can be an important part of our support network. Read our guide to talking to friends and family.
How to get help from your GP for mental health
Your GP is there to support you. Read our guide to talking to your doctor, and how they can help.
How to help someone else
Worried about another person? We have a range of resources explaining what you can do to help them.
Therapy and counselling
Our guide explains what therapy is all about. And how to get therapy.
Peer support groups
We explain what peer support is and how it can help. Includes advice on how to find suitable support groups for you.
Mental health helplines
There are lots of helplines and text services across the UK.We have a list of numbers you could try.
Mind app library
Looking for wellbeing apps you can trust? Browse the Mind app library. We can recommend safe, accredited apps for you to try.
Advocacy
Explains what advocacy is. And how to find mental health advocacy services.
Going to hospital or A&E for mental health treatment
We explain what happens if you need to get mental health treatment in hospital.
Young people's services
Read our guides to getting help for 11-18 year olds.
Find support for young people
Our services
Our helplines
We have an Infoline, Legal line and a support line. We'll listen and help you work out your next steps. Find out more.
Our online community
We run a mental health community called Side by Side. Join for free and connect safely with other people online.
Local Mind branches
We run local mental health services across England and Wales. Find your local Mind branch.
Guides to finding more support
Lots of things in life can affect our wellbeing overall. But often there are services out there that can help.
Abuse support
Explains where to get help if you've experienced abuse.
Addiction and dependency
A guide to finding support for problems with drugs and alcohol.
Bereavement support
Experiencing grief and loss can have big impact on our wellbeing. We explain where to find support.
Insurance cover
Explains your rights to insurance cover when you have a mental health problem. Includes a list of specialist insurance providers.
Money, debt and benefits support
A guide to money and mental heath. Explains how to get help with money difficulties.
Learning disability support
A guide to finding support if you live with a learning disability.
Crisis services
A guide explaining what mental health crisis services are available, how they can help and when to access them. Also provides guidance on how you can plan for a crisis.
Seeking help for a mental health problem
A guide to taking the first steps, making empowered decisions and getting the right support for you. Also includes information about seeking help outside the NHS, and how to support someone else to seek help.
