14/05/2026
May is Mental Health Awareness Month 💚
Over the past few weeks, I’ve struggled with what to post. But after recent incidents in our local community, I felt it was important to use this space to raise awareness of the support that is out there for people who may be struggling silently.
One of the biggest challenges charities face is simply people knowing they exist, and trusting that there is genuinely someone at the other end of the phone ready to listen without judgement.
Whether you’re struggling with your mental health, feeling overwhelmed, experiencing anxiety, loneliness, trauma, or simply feel like you can’t cope right now… please know there are people who want to help.
The hardest step is often the first one:
📞 Picking up the phone.
💬 Sending the message.
🤍 Asking for help.
And you do not have to wait until things become unbearable to reach out.
Some incredible organisations offering support across the UK include:
• Samaritans – 116 123 – 24/7 emotional support
• Mind – 0300 123 3393 – mental health advice and support
• Shout – Text SHOUT to 85258 – free crisis text support
• Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) – 0800 58 58 58 – support for anyone struggling
There are also so many local therapists(like myself), coaches, support workers, healers and counsellors who offer free initial calls or consultations.
Sometimes just 15 minutes speaking to the right person can be enough to remind someone they are not alone and help them take that next step forward.
Please don’t suffer in silence. And please don’t ever think asking for help is weakness, it isn’t.
If you are the one struggling, and have made it to the end of this message I hope you know there is noone on the planet like you that excists, that is your superpower.
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