Mental health and wellbeing
If you are feeling stressed, anxious or depressed, or just want to feel happier, we're here to help.
By clicking on the title, you will get information about:
- common feelings and symptoms such as stress, anxiety or low mood.
- read up about different mental health conditions, including subtypes
- advice for life situations and events for you or people you support regarding mental health
- self-help guidance to achieve better mental wellbeing
- read up about the different NHS mental health services on offer and how to access them
- treatment for mental health conditions including medication and talking therapies
- receiving social care, your mental health rights and much more
What is self-care?
Self-care means to look after yourself in a healthy way. This can be achieved by incorporating basic actions every day to maintain good physical and mental health.
This can be done from the comfort of your own home – you do not need to see a doctor for some minor ailments.
Those with health problems can still self-care. For those with long term conditions, there may be some lifestyle measures to consider including different types of exercise and changes in diet.
Read below for some useful apps that you can use to be more in control of your physical and mental health.
 | NHS Food Scanner app is here to help you and your family make healthier food and drink choices. Just find a food or drink barcode to see what’s inside. | 
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 | NHS Active 10 Walking Tracker records every brisk minute achieved throughout the day and promotes goal setting to keep you motivated. |
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 | NHS Couch to 5K is a flexible programme that can be completed within 9 weeks. It features a countdown timer, timely tips and motivation and works alongside your preferred music. |
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 | NHS Quit Smoking is a 28 day programme that puts practical support, encouragement and tailored clinical advice in the palm of your hand. |
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 | The NHS Drink Free Days is for people who want support in tracking and cutting down on the booze. It helps you understand more about your current drinking and risk levels. |
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 | BMI Checking: Aim for a normal body mass index (BMI) which is between 18.5-24.9 for adults. Check your BMI on the NHS website | | |
Mental Health is our emotional, psychological and social wellbeing, I met with various volunteer sectors officers and we have decided to?;
Townfield Doctors Surgery planning to celebrate Mental Health Awareness Week As part of Mental Health awareness week, its doors to the public, with an event aimed at encouraging people to think more about their own mental health. Staff from a variety of local volunteer sectors organisations will be on hand for locals to pop in to talk to and learn more about the range of support options in the area.
The number of patients affected by issues such as low mood, stress and anxiety is growing within the borough and we were keen to explore different ways we could help our patients. There are so many more treatment options other than just counselling and prescribing medications; exercise and cooking classes, befriending services, yoga, mindfulness and more!’. We will be sharing information on our services and other agencies available services. Healthwatches Hillingdon, Heart UK and Hillingdon mental health team will be invited.