Mind, Mood, and Body

In crisis? Find out how you can get urgent support

If you need support urgently or outside of our working hours, please don’t hesitate to contact

SAMARITANS

Freephone their national helpline on 116 123 (24/7) to access confidential emotional support for feelings of distress, despair or suicidal thoughts

SHOUT

A crisis text support service for people in the military community who are struggling and need immediate support to get through a crisis. Text CONTACT to 85258. #TextCONTACT85258

NHS 111

To access medical help fast but when it’s not a 999 emergency, telephone 111 (available 24 hours). To access information from the NHS on conditions, treatments, local services and healthy living, visit the NHS website.

COMBAT STRESS

For urgent psychological support, please call 0800 1381619.

SHELTER

For urgent housing support, please call 0808 800 4444.

Our experiences shape the way we think, feel and respond to the world. For those who have served, this includes life before, during and after military service. For families, service life, change, separation and caring responsibilities can also shape how we see ourselves, others and the world around us.

These patterns can become familiar and affect our wellbeing without us noticing. We can help you explore the connection between your mind, mood and body, and how stress, sleep, nutrition and emotions can influence how you think, feel and behave.

You'll have opportunities to build self-awareness, recognise what supports your wellbeing and discover practical ways to look after yourself. Taking time to pause and reflect can open up new perspectives and opportunities for positive change.

Three things you could try today

Create a wellbeing kitbag

Note the people, places, activities and routines that help you feel calmer, connected or more like yourself. Add things that lift your mood to your kitbag.

Notice your body's stress signals

Stress can show up physically before we recognise it. Notice signs such as tension, changes in sleep, energy or concentration to help you recognise when you need to slow down.

Practise a Three-Minute Breathing Space

Take a few moments to focus on your breathing. This can help you pause, reset and reconnect with the present moment.

What Support for Mind, Mood and Body does Help for Heroes offer?

A Group Course

Mind, Mood and Body

  • A free, group course run online via Microsoft Teams.
  • Co-delivered by those with lived experience and experts from our Hidden Wounds Team.
  • These sessions give you an opportunity to understand the connection of your mind, mood and body as well as useful strategies to improve your wellbeing, with others in the Armed Forces Community.
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Other ways we can help

Everyone has days when they feel overwhelmed, worried, or fed up. But if you regularly struggle with your mental health, it may be time to reach out for support. 

Visit our Mental Health and Wellbeing page for more information.

The best thing to do in difficult times can be to get out of the house. We run a range of sporting and social events across the UK for veterans and families, bringing like-minded people together where they live. 

More about the Group Course

What will I learn on the Mind, Mood and Body group course?

  • The military mind and how it works.
  • An understanding of common mental health challenges.
  • The connection between your thoughts, feelings, bodily functions, and behaviour.
  • Understanding what factors affect your wellbeing and useful strategies to improve it.

How long is the course?

  • 1 x meet and greet session.
  • 3 x 2.5-hour modules. One module per week over three consecutive weeks.

    How do I apply?

    If you are already engaged with us, please speak to your point of contact within the Charity. They will be able to help book you onto our courses.

    If you are not yet engaged with us, we’d love to welcome you.

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