Anxiety
Here, you will find tips and advice on practical things you can do at home to help manage anxiety.
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 Veterans Support Hub for the military community on 0808 175 3075 (24/7) or email jo@samaritans.org – 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.
Your mind, mood and body are all connected.
So, understanding the links between them can support you.
This course helps you discover what affects your mental wellbeing. You’ll develop an understanding about common mental health conditions and learn tools and strategies to improve your mental health.
What Mind, Mood and Body courses do Help for Heroes offer?
Mind, Mood and Body- this free group course is run online via Microsoft Teams. Sessions are co-delivered by our own peer trainers and Recovery staff.
What will I learn?
- 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.
- Useful strategies to improve your overall wellbeing.
Course structure and duration
- 1 x meet and greet session.
- 3 x 2.5-hour modules. One module per week over three consecutive weeks.
How do I access the course?
Other ways we can support your mind, mood and body
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. Visit our Sports and Social Activities page to find out more.
This was the best course I have ever taken.”
Mind, Mood and Body Course
More courses and self-help guides
Understanding anger
When anger becomes overwhelming, it can be distressing and lead to difficulties in your day-to-day life. We can help you learn how to manage your anger.
Low Mood and Depression
Low mood can affect people’s thoughts. Sometimes depression makes everything feel harder to do. If this sounds like something you’re experiencing, these courses can help you.
Recovery College
Our Recovery College is the first to be designed specifically for wounded veterans and their families. Each course will help you identify your ambitions and gain the confidence, knowledge and understanding necessary to achieve them.
Recovery College FAQs
Your questions answered about our Recovery College.
Self-help guides
These easy-to-follow self-help guides will give you useful information and tips to make positive and lasting change in key areas of your life.
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