At Shree Ghanapathy Temple we try to ensure everyone in our community has the opportunity to connect with people. This connection can be about anything you feel might be affecting your life and causing your mental health to be affected. We can help in a number of different ways depending on how comfortable you are about opening up about the way you are feeling.

  1. We can be a person to talk and converse with or just be a good listeners, either face-to-face or over the phone
  2. We can connect you with qualified experts in the community who specialise in mental health
  3. We can help you with the process of connecting with the right people
  4. We can be supportive of your needs to help you feel like you have a place you can go
  5. We can keep you informed about support groups and activities that will hopefully help you

Here are a few resources you could consider to help get you started.

1. MIND:  www.mind.org.uk

MIND provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.

2. MENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION: www.mentalhealth.org.uk

Since 1949, the Mental Health Foundation has been the UK’s leading charity for everyone’s mental health. Their vision is for a world with good mental health for all. With prevention at the heart of what they do, they aim to find and address the sources of mental health problems so that people and communities can thrive. They drive change towards a mentally healthy society for all, and support communities, families and individuals to live mentally healthier lives, with a particular focus on those at greatest risk.

3. NHS: www.nhs.uk/mental-health

The NHS Mental Health website provides a plethora of information to support mental health needs. We would suggest visiting this website for a complete overview breakdown of what is available in the United Kingdom and your local community.