Looking After Your Mental Health
Practical steps and local signposting for young people struggling with anxiety, low mood, or stress — including when and how to ask for help.
What this guide covers
- Recognising signs that you're not okay
- Small daily habits that genuinely help
- Talking to your GP — what to say and what to expect
- Free and low-cost mental health support in Suffolk
- When it's urgent: crisis support and helplines
It’s okay not to be okay
Feeling low, anxious, or overwhelmed doesn’t mean something is permanently wrong with you. These feelings are normal responses to difficult circumstances — but that doesn’t mean you have to push through alone.
Talking to your GP
Your GP is usually the first step for mental health support. You don’t need to be in crisis to make an appointment. Be as honest as you can about how long you’ve been feeling this way and how it’s affecting your day-to-day life.
Free support near you
Mind in Suffolk offers free talking therapies and support groups — you can self-refer without a GP referral. The Samaritans helpline (116 123) is free, available 24/7, and completely confidential.
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