Please find some resources below that may prove useful during testing times. If you are worried about your mental health and recognise that it is deteriorating, please do contact the surgery and a GP will discuss your concerns and provide further support as needed. Please also see details of our Wellbeing service.
Local Services
If you are feeling low, anxious, stressed or depressed, please explore this list of support services available locally in Stockport. Services include counselling, bereavement support, domestic violence support and alcohol services.
Mind
Mind, the mental health charity, is an invaluable source of information for anyone struggling with their mental health.
Mental Health Foundation
The Mental Health Foundation provides great support and research to help promote good mental health.
They have specific tips for staying positive during this time.
Guided Meditation and Mindfulness
The apps below can be downloaded onto your phone. The guided meditation and mindfulness is fantastic and making sure you have focused stress-relief within your day.
Headspace is offering free GLOBAL support during the outbreak
Calm also have some free resources to help support mental and emotional wellness
Happify is also a free app to help overcome anxiety and negative thoughts.
Hub of Hope
The Hub of Hope is an online database of local organisations and charities who offer mental health support. You can access the organisations closest to you by searching using your postcode.
Stockport Healthy Minds
Stockport Healthy Minds offer support and treatment if you’re experiencing symptoms such as difficulty sleeping, low mood, stress, worry or anxiety, feelings of hopelessness or panic attacks. You can access the service by completing the online referral form. This is how you access CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy).
