You can also find specific resources on how to look after your mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic on the Public Health Wales website. This includes details of online courses, apps, books, leaflets and websites. Please click here to view Public Health Wales online resources.
People across Wales can now access free online therapy without needing to go through their GP.
People aged 16 and over experiencing mild to moderate anxiety, depression or stress can sign-up for a 12-week course of SilverCloud online therapy via their smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer.
The roll-out of direct access to online therapy for Wales’ entire 16+ population recognises that people need immediate help in managing their mental health and wellbeing as the impact of COVID-19 continues to be felt, and reduces barriers to accessing this support.
To sign up to SilverCloud or find out more click here
The free CALL Mental Health Helpline for Wales is available 24/7 and offers confidential advice on a range of mental health related matters as well as a comprehensive list of support services in your local area and information on how to access them.
Phone: 0800 132 737 Or text ‘help’ to 81066
If you are feeling out of control emotionally, or are worried that you may have a mental health problem, there are a number of places you could go to first, including speaking to your GP.
GPs are continuing to provide support during the COVID-19 pandemic through a combination of face-to-face, video and telephone consultations.
Your doctor can:
Remember: If you think your doctor may be too busy to talk through your problems, you can arrange with the receptionist for a long appointment. Or you could write everything down in a letter and send it to your doctor.
Some GP surgeries offer a quick referral to a service called 'Active Monitoring', where you could get help to tackle issues such as Anger Management, Depression, or Anxiety. This service is generally weekly for 5/6 weeks and aims to give you the tools to manage your own mental health, especially if certain feelings and worries recur.