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Do You Have A Healthy Mind?

It is normal for mental health to change over time. Having a healthy mind means you are resilient to the day to day stress of life, can cope with change and feel able to live with purpose. Take our short quiz to get an idea of you are on the mental health scale, or jump straight to the signs, symptoms and personalised services available to help you live mentally healthy.

If you or someone you know needs urgent help or are in immediate danger, please call emergency services on 999 or get advice and information from the NHS 111 service.

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The scale explained:

Read more about the signs and symptoms of each section of the mental health scale and access services that can help you reach, and maintain, mental wellbeing.

Please note: Not everyone will have all of the listed symptoms.

Healthy

Someone with a healthy mind is:

  • able to feel, express and manage a range of positive and negative emotions
  • able to form and maintain good relationships with others
  • able to cope with and manage change and uncertainty
  • aware of the five ways to wellbeing.
connect by talking and listening, be present and social, give your time, your words and your presence, take notice and remember the simple things that give you joy, keep learning and embrace new experiences, see opportunities and surprose yourself, and be active, do what you can do and enjoy what you do. Move your mood.
Support for All
Five Ways to Wellbeing
There are five steps you can take to improve your mental health and wellbeing. Trying these things could help you feel more positive and able to get the most out of life. This website can help you find your own personal path to being happy and well. Search by keyword to find local and national services, as well as social, sport and support groups to help you thrive in all aspects of your life.
Search the directory
Support for All
Volunteer
Volunteering your time can be very rewarding to your wellbeing, as well as help personal development and learning interpersonal skills. Choose a charity or organisation you love and research ways to support them. You can find some opportunities and ideas in the Give category on the Find Wellbeing page, but there are many options out there!
View Give in the directory
Feedback
Help us to help you
Take part in our consultation to leave feedback on our service, offer suggestions on how we can improve, support your community and tackle any barriers you may have had with your mental health.
Complete survey

Coping

If you are coping, you may experience:

  • changes in mood
  • Fear, worry or anxiety
  • relationship issues or sex drive changes
  • feeling sad or down
  • less interest in daily activities
  • more likely to cancel plans
  • trouble concentrating
  • tiredness, low energy or problems sleeping
  • problems understanging and relating to situations and to people
  • loss of appetite or changes in weight.

See the available services below or view even more in our directory.
Find more services to help if you are coping

These services can help you before things get worse:

Support for Armed Forces and Veterans
Armed Forces Health and Wellbeing
Visit the East Riding Council website for a full list of health and wellbeing services to support current members, reservists and veterans of the Armed Forces, and their families.
Visit eastriding.gov.uk
Support for Adults
CALM
We're the Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) and we're taking a stand against suicide. That means standing against feeling hopeless, standing up to stereotypes and standing together to show life is always worth living.
Visit thecalmzone.net
Support for Young People
Chat Health
Drop-in to your School Nurse or access Chat Health directly through text (text 07507 332891, standard rates apply). For ages 11-19 years.
Visit the school nurses website
Support for All
Hull and East Riding Mind
Offering groups and 1:1 support. Service is open 24 hours per day, 7 days a week to support local people, their friends, family members or colleagues. Telephone (01482) 240133 or free on 0800 1380990 You can also text 07520 633447 (standard network charges apply).
Visit Mind website
Support for Adults
Mental Health Wellbeing Coaches
NHS Health Trainers offer a wellbeing coaching service for a range of mental ill health topics. Coaches work to transition you from surviving to thriving in life through direct support and self help tools.
Visit Health Trainers
Support for Children and Young People
Kooth - app and online
Our online mental wellbeing community is here to support you through anything. Big or small. Download the free app or visit online. Up to age 24.
Kooth online
Support for Adults
Qwell
Free, safe and anonymous support for people aged 18 and over across the Humber, Coast and Vale area. Get access to an online confidential space, share experiences, join forums and get support from qualified professionals.
Visit Qwell.io/hcv
Support for Adults
East Riding Health and Wellbeing
Search the East Riding Health and Wellbeing directory for a range of support social groups, services and information.
Go to directory
Feedback
Help us to help you
Take part in our consultation to leave feedback on our service, offer suggestions on how we can improve, support your community and tackle any barriers you may have had with your mental health.
Complete survey

Struggling

If you are struggling, you might:

  • feel long-lasting sadness or irritability
  • avoid social situations
  • increase use of alcohol or drugs to cope with feelings
  • get feelings of hopelessness or being trapped
  • get detached from reality, paranoia or hallucinations
  • engage in reckless or risky behaviour.
  • get increased feelings of anger, hostility or violence

See the available services below or view even more in our directory.
Find more services to help if you are struggling

It's time to get help. Contact these services to get support:

Support for All
Visit your GP
Make an appointment with your GP. For practival advice on what to expect at the appoinment, see the GP Visit Guide on MentalHealth.org.uk
GP Visit Guide
Support for Adults
Andys Man Club
Andy's Man Club provides a weekly talking group, a place for men to come together in a safe environment to talk about issues/problems they be have faced or currently been facing.
Visit AndysManClub.co.uk
Support for Children and Young People
CAMHS
You can make a referral to Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) who provide help and support for children and young people experiencing mental health difficulties. Call (01482) 303810
Visit CAMHS website
Support for All
Hull and East Riding Mind
Offering groups and 1:1 support. Service is open 24 hours per day, 7 days a week to support local people, their friends, family members or colleagues. Telephone (01482) 240133 or free on 0800 1380990 You can also text 07520 633447 (standard network charges apply).
Visit Mind website
Support for Adults
Mental Health Wellbeing Coaches
NHS Health Trainers offer a wellbeing coaching service for a range of mental ill health topics. Coaches work to transition you from surviving to thriving in life through direct support and self help tools.
Visit Health Trainers
Support for Adults
NHS East Riding Emotional Wellbeing Service
Offers therapy for people aged 16 and over that are experiencing common mental health problems. Self-refer by calling: 01482 335451 or visit the website.
Visit EWS website
Support for Eating Disorders
Seed
We are a group made up of ordinary people who have had first-hand experience of eating disorders in one form or another. We feel it is important to share experiences with others and help in any way possible
Visit Seed.charity
Support for Adults
Your Life Your Way
Your Life, Your Way aims to help our residents live active and independent lives. If you have any care needs, we'll help you get the right care and support at the right time.
Visit Your Life, Your Way
Feedback
Help us to help you
Take part in our consultation to leave feedback on our service, offer suggestions on how we can improve, support your community and tackle any barriers you may have had with your mental health.
Complete survey

Unwell

If you are unwell you may be:

  • pre-occupied with harming self or inflicting self harm
  • calling or visiting people to say goodbye
  • getting affairs in order (giving away possessions, tying up loose ends)
  • saying things like "Everyone would be better off without me" or "I want out"
  • a sudden switch from being extremely depressed to acting calm and happy.

See the available services below or view even more in our directory.
Find more services to help if you are unwell

Get urgent help now:

Support for Adults
999 and 111
Call 999 in a medical or mental health emergency. This is when someone is seriously ill or injured and their life is at risk.
Call 111 if you need urgent medical help or you're not sure what to do.
Support for Children and Young People
CAMHS
The crisis team operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This service is for young people under 18 who are in crisis, experiencing emotional distress and are struggling to cope. Call (01482) 301701 option 2. (Standard rates apply)
Visit CAMHS website
Support for Adults
Mental Health Response Service
You can self-refer to this service by calling or completing the available online form.
Mental Health Response Service
Support for Young People
Papyrus
Are you, or is a young person you know, not coping with life? For confidential suicide prevention advice contact HOPELINEUK. We are open 9am–midnight every day.
Visit papyrus-uk.org
Support for Adults
Samaritans
Confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair. Call the free 24 hour helpline on 116 123.
Samaritans online
Support for Women and Girls
Self Injury
Our aims are to relieve sickness and promote the health of women who self-injure and are emotionally distressed, by offering support to such women and their families
Visit selfinjurysupport.org.uk
Support for Adults
Shout
TEXT 'SHOUT' TO 85258. Shout 85258 is a free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone who is struggling to cope.
Visit giveusashout.org
Support for Adults
SOS
Our core focus is to provide free (to the public) group meetings in a safe physical space, or online, where anyone affected by suicide can talk openly and honestly about their thoughts.
Visit SOS website
Feedback
Help us to help you
Take part in our consultation to leave feedback on our service, offer suggestions on how we can improve, support your community and tackle any barriers you may have had with your mental health.
Complete survey

Still unsure which service to use?

The Healthy Minds team is here to support you to find a service that suits your needs. If you are unsure which of the services explained on this page may be right for you, please email the team on healthyminds@eastriding.gov.uk

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