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.

5 steps to mental wellbeing

The NHS recommends 5 steps to mental wellbeing. Young people from local charity Me2 Club have made a video to explain the steps.

Watch the video on Me2 Club’s YouTube channel.

Find out more about the 5 steps to mental wellbeing on the NHS website.

Help if you are under 18

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

Help 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

If you need urgent help

If you are having suicidal thoughts or extreme mental health difficulties or you are concerned about a young person who is, and need to talk to someone now:

Call 111 or use the NHS 111 online service

If you’ve injured yourself, taken an overdose or are worried about your immediate safety:

Call 999 or go to the nearest emergency department