Additional resources for emotional and psychological wellbeing can be found on the Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust website.
Autism and ADHD Support
Autistic people and those with ADHD face distinct challenges at various stages of their lives. Inclusion Cornwall have compiled a resource of organisations that offer help and support.
Children and young people support
Take a look at our Mental health support for young people, parents & carers page for information on supporting children and young people experiencing mental health difficulties here. There is also information for parents and carers.
Mental Health Safety Plans
Mental Health Safety Plans are a preventative tool designed to help support those who struggle with mental wellbeing. It may be difficult to think clearly when you feel really low or incredibly overwhelmed. It may be difficult to ignore these feelings. Safety plans are best created when not in crisis. Visit our mental health safety plans page to find out more.
Mental Health Self Help Guides
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation trust mental health self help guides cover a wide range of topics such as depression, anxiety and stress.
Mental health support for deaf people
On our Mental Health guidance for deaf people page you will find some specialist resources to help you in lots of different ways.
Orange Button Community Scheme
People struggling with mental ill health, having thoughts of suicide or worried about a friend or family member, can now "push the button" when they see someone displaying a distinctive orange badge and ask them for information and support. To find out more about the orange button scheme and how you can become involved please visit our Orange Button Community Scheme page.
Sound Doctor training for people at work
Free Online mental health training is now available for all working people across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. The training package has been developed and hosted by the Sound Doctor. It includes three modules covering psychological first aid, mental health and trauma awareness. Find out more on the mental health training for working people page.
Staying mentally well
There are many ways you can keep your mental health fit and well, just as you would your physical health. Visit our staying mentally well page to find out more.
Towards Zero
In Cornwall the ‘Towards Zero Suicide’ campaign began in 2016. It has run successfully since then. We have continued with the annual Towards Zero events as a way to bring together a community of people who are working to reduce suicides in the county. Visit our Towards Zero Suicide page to find out more.
Training
Free online and in person mental health and suicide first aid training is available for anyone who lives or works in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Whether you want to develop your own understanding or that of your community or organisation, our training team in Healthy Cornwall has identified key areas of health promotion and developed relevant training that meets the needs of those who live and work here. You can find out more about the different types of training on the Healthy Cornwall website.