Sleep
If you’re struggling to get enough sleep, you’re not alone. It’s a common problem which affects people from all walks of life. There are many positive steps you can take to improve your sleep.
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.
Anger is a normal human emotion that everyone experiences from time to time.
But when anger becomes overwhelming, it can be distressing and lead to difficulties in your day-to-day life.
These courses explore the triggers of anger and identify ways to reduce its impact on your life and the lives of those around you.
What anger courses do Help for Heroes offer?
Courses are free and offered in two ways:
- You, Me And Anger - a group course run online via Microsoft Teams. Sessions are co-delivered by our own peer trainers and Recovery staff.
- Understanding Anger - an online self-help guide to work through at your own pace, any time.
What will I learn?
You, me and anger
- How your experiences and lifestyle can create triggers for anger.
- Understanding your emotions and how anger can become an issue if you no longer feel in control.
- Skills and tools to help you better manage and cope with the effects of anger.
Course structure and duration
- 1 x meet and greet session.
- 4 x 2.5-hour modules. One module per week over four consecutive weeks.
How do I access the courses?
The course has given me a better understanding about myself and anger.”
Anger course
Other ways we can help you with anger
We provide a range of talking therapies to help veterans and their families with their mental health. These can be for many conditions, including depression, anxiety, anger, grief and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Mental health professionals in our Hidden Wounds Service have experience working with members of the Armed Forces community. They listen without making judgement and can help you work through anything you’re struggling with.
Visit our Therapy Service page to find out more.
More courses and self-help guides
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.
Suicide Awareness Training
Help us create suicide-safer communities for veterans by taking our free online training today.
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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