If you are worried about your own or someone else’s mental health, call 111 and select the mental health option (option 2). This call is free and will enable you to speak to a mental health professional in Cornwall. Anyone, any age, any time.
Our mental health is just as important as our physical health. Sometimes it's good and sometimes it's bad. There are many ways you can keep your mental health fit and well, just as you would your physical health. Below you will find some useful links to mental health guidance.
NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly offer a range of services and support
Public Health guidance on the mental health and wellbeing.
Silvercloud - is a free, online, confidential space to consider your mental wellbeing. It has been designed by clinical experts to empower you to think and feel better
Public Health England’s guidance for parents and carers on supporting children and young people’s mental wellbeing
Mind Your Way - website providing wellbeing support for young people
Young Minds - website to support young people
Anna Freud - website for support for families and children
Mental Health Foundation - website to support mental health for adults
World Health Organisation guidance on the virus
NHS information on symptoms and what to do if you feel unwell
Public Health England general guidance for the public
Mind has more information on how to keep mentally well. They have also created wellness action plans for employees and their line managers to co-create.
We have more information on looking after your mental health on our Every Mind Matters and Five Ways to Wellbeing web pages
Healthy Cornwall home based exercise videos playlist on YouTube.
We have these helpful posters and z-cards that you can refer to. If you'd like to order copies please email phdesk@cornwall.gov.uk
Start Now have created a website by young people all about keeping mentally well.
MindEd hub - a free educational resource providing education about children and young people, adults and older peple's mental health for all adults.
Lost your job or your house
You can also take a look at our psychological wellbeing guides to keep yourself mentally well.
Pentreath is a charity based in Cornwall, which promotes good mental health through personal development, education and employment.