How to cope with sleep problems

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

Mae'r dudalen hon hefyd ar gael yn Gymraeg. This link will take you to a Welsh translation of this page.

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Useful contacts

Mind's services

Mind's helplines provide information and support by phone and email.
Local Minds offer face-to-face services across England and Wales. These services include talking therapies, peer support and advocacy.
Side by Side is 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 SAMARITANS LETTERS
samaritans.org

Samaritans are open 24/7 for anyone who needs to talk. You can visit some Samaritans branches in person. Samaritans also have a Welsh Language Line on 0808 164 0123 (7pm–11pm every day).

The Sleep Apnoea Trust Association

sleep-apnoea-trust.org
Information and support for people who experience sleep apnoea, and their partners and families.

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