How to cope with sleep problems

Explains sleep and mental health, gives practical suggestions and information about where to get support.

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Useful contacts

Mind's services

Helplines – our Infolines provide information and support by phone, email and text.
Local Minds – provide face-to-face services, such as talking therapies, peer support and advocacy, across England and Wales.
Elefriends – our supportive online community for anyone experiencing a mental health problem.

Other organisations

British Snoring & Sleep Apnoea Association

britishsnoring.co.uk
Information and support for people affected by snoring and sleep apnoea.

Community Advice and Listening Line (C.A.L.L.)

0800 132 737 (helpline)
81066 (text HELP plus your message)
callhelpline.org.uk
Provides information and support for people experiencing a mental health problem in Wales.

Mental Health Foundation

mentalhealth.org.uk
Provides information about mental health problems, including personal stories, podcasts and videos.

Narcolepsy UK

0345 450 0394
narcolepsy.org.uk
Supports people with narcolepsy, their families, carers and others interested in improving their quality of life.

NHS Live Well

nhs.uk/livewell
Advice, tips and tools to help with health and wellbeing.

NHS UK

nhs.uk
Information about health problems and treatments, including details of local NHS services in England.

Royal College of Psychiatrists

rcpsych.ac.uk
Professional body for psychiatrists. Includes information about mental health problems and treatments.

Samaritans

116 123 (freephone)
[email protected]
Freepost RSRB-KKBY-CYJK
PO Box 90 90
Stirling FK8 2SA
samaritans.org

Open 24/7 for anyone who needs to talk. You can visit some branches in person. They also have a Welsh Language Line on 0300 123 3011 (7pm–11pm every day).