Your health matters. There has never been a better time to kickstart your health. Better Health has a range of tools and support to help - find what works for you.

To find out more please click on this link.

The Stay Alive app is a suicide prevention resource for the UK, packed full of useful information and tools to help you stay safe in crisis. You can use it if you are having thoughts of suicide or if you are concerned about someone else who may be considering suicide.

Please click on this link to find out more.

Listening ear provides support for anyone affected by suicide. Support can be provided one-to-one, to family groups, groups of colleagues or peers – whatever is preferred by you and is most appropriate to your situation. The service can be delivered in your home or wherever you are most comfortable. Our service is completely confidential and can provide short-term or longer-term support, depending on what you feel it is you need.

For more information please click on this link.

A national Public Health resource for everyone with a range of practical tips, apps and resources to help you look after your mental health. Expert advice on how to spot the signs of common mental health concerns. Connections to services and activities to improve your wellbeing. Information about helplines and charities if you need more support. Fourteen Apps that you can download and use, also covering diet, alcohol, smoking and exercise, as well as mental health.

Please click on this link to find out more.

This easy to use patient questionnaire has been validated for use in Primary Care. It is used by your doctor to monitor the severity of depression and response to treatment.It can also be used to make a tentative diagnosis of depression. Please complete the form and return to the surgery.

Please click here to access questionnaire.

Suffolk Mind is committed to improving the mental health and wellbeing of people across the region.  They offer a range of easy to access services for adults which include Counselling, GreenCare, Anxiety Management, Anger Management, Suffolk Night Owls, Waves, Evolve Trans and Suffolk Work Well. Through their Workplace Wellbeing service they also work with organisations to help them to create and sustain a positive work environment. They also provide supported housing accommodation.

Free, safe and anonymous online support for young people. Please click on this link to find out more.

You can also watch a short video about Kooth opposite.

Advice and information specific to a range of health matters for young people

Please click on this link to find out more. 

Suffolk Support for parents and carers of children and young people with mental health issues.

Please click on title to link find out more.

ActivLives is a local independent charity working in Ipswich and across Suffolk to keep people active, connected and involved with their local community through accessible sports and exercise, learning new skills and volunteering opportunities.

To find out more please watch the video below or click here here for ActivLives website or phone 01473 345350.

To access Activlives latest newsletter please click here.

OneLife Suffolk over a range of services: 

• Adult Weight Management
• Stop Smoking
• Get Help To Get Active 
• Families & Young People

Anyone can self refer for these services. For more information please click this  link or call 01473 718193.

Waves is an innovative service for people with a diagnosis of or traits of, Borderline Personality Disorder. It offers a weekly staffed facility in Bury St Edmunds, Ipswich Felixstowe and Haverhill, providing a safe, supportive and empowering environment. The Waves service is available to clients for a 12 month period and offers: 

• The chance for people to learn new skills in order to help themselves maintain their own mental wellbeing.
• Help to individuals in building their confidence and self-esteem.
• Help to clients to make positive connections and achieve personal goals.

For more information please click on this link or call 0300 111 6000

The Wellbeing Suffolk website contains self help information and resources to help you access the support you need.

Please click on this link to find out moreor alternatively call Wellbeing Suffolk on 03001231781.

Living Life To The Full has a number or courses to empower users with long-term conditions.

Free online courses covering low mood, stress and resiliency. Work out why you feel as you do, how to tackle problems, build confidence, get going again, feel happier, stay calm, tackle upsetting thinking and more. Our courses are free for individuals using them in their own lives.

Please click on this link to find out more about Living Life To The Full.