18/05/2026
🌷 May is Mental Health Month: You Are Not Alone
This month, and always, we want to remind you that your mental well being matters deeply. Talking about how we feel isn’t always easy, but opening up is one of the bravest and most important steps we can take for ourselves and each other.
💛 How to start opening up
• Start small: You don’t have to share everything at once. Begin with one trusted person, and say simply: “I’ve been finding things hard lately” or “I’m not feeling like myself right now.”
• Choose a safe space: Pick a time and place where you feel calm, private, and won’t be rushed.
• Be honest with yourself first: Acknowledge what you’re feeling, even if you can’t put it perfectly into words. It’s okay to say “I don’t fully understand it, but it hurts.”
• Remember: asking for help is strength, not weakness. Reaching out doesn’t mean you’ve failed, it means you care enough about yourself to seek support.
You don’t have to carry everything on your own. There are people and organisations ready to listen, guide, and help you through.
📞 Support available right here in the UK:
• Samaritans: Call 116 123 (free, 24/7), they’re there to listen, no judgement, no matter what you’re going through.
• Mind: Visit mind.org.uk or call 0300 123 3393 (Mon–Fri, 9am–6pm) for information, support, and local services.
• NHS Mental Health Support: Visit nhs.uk/mentalhealth to access services, self-help guides, and urgent care if needed.
• Shout: Text "SHOUT" to 85258 (free, 24/7) for confidential text based support if you’re in crisis.
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger or at risk of harm, please call 999 or go to your nearest A&E.
Let’s make this May about connection, kindness, and letting everyone know:
You are seen
You are heard
& help is always available.
