Look after your mental health as an adult

Looking after your mental health is one of the most important things to consider as you get older. It is just as important as looking after your body.

It can help you feel more comfortable, in control and able to enjoy the world around you.

Support if you are under 18

If you are under 18, find out about mental health support for children and young people with SEND.

Support if you are aged 18 and over

Wokingham Recovery College

Wokingham Recovery College offers free mental health and wellbeing courses, workshops, and support groups.

Find out more about the Wokingham Recovery College.

Mind in Berkshire: Wokingham Wellbeing Service

The Wokingham Wellbeing Service offers free one-to-one sessions to help with stress and wellbeing challenges.

Find out more about the Wokingham Wellbeing Service on the Joy website.

NHS Berkshire Talking Therapies

Once you are aged 17 and above, NHS Berkshire Talking Therapies offer a range of free NHS psychological therapies that help with:

low mood
anxiety
worry
stress
long term health conditions
employment support

You can refer yourself to the service by phone, email or text. Find out more on the NHS Berkshire Talking Therapies website.

If you need to speak to someone outside of NHS Berkshire West Talking Therapies opening hours, call:

Berkshire Mental Health Helpline on 0300 365 2000 (press option 4)
NHS 111 (dial 111 on your phone)
your GP or their out of hours service
Samaritans on 116 123

Serious or life-threatening issues

If you or someone that you care for is in immediate danger, you should contact the emergency services on 999.