Mental Health

Thistle Foundation

Midlothian Wellbeing Service - Supporting individuals living with long-term health conditions and challenging life situations.

Visit the Thistle Foundation website

Midlothian Access Point

The Midlothian Access Point is open to people aged 18 to 65 who are registered with a GP in Midlothian and who are looking to improve their mental health and wellbeing.

Visit the Midlothian Access Point website

Midlothian Mental Health and Resilience Service (MHARS)

If you live in Midlothian, are aged 18 to 65 and are overwhelmed, suicidal, in distress or in crisis and need support with mental health and wellbeing then telephone MHARS on 0800 118 2962 between 8am to 10pm, 7 days a week.

You will have a short confidential conversation about your needs and will then receive a call back within an hour from an appropriate Mental Health and Well Being Practitioner.

For those aged under 18 or over 65, please contact our practice if you are dealing with a mental health emergency.

Free Stress Control Classes

Do you recognise these signs in yourself or someone close to you?

Worry, tiredness, poor sleep, feeling worthless, panic attacks, feeling on the edge, being tearful, feeling irritable.

Then come along to a series of 6 free classes to learn more. You will not be asked to speak in front of a group.

Classes are delivered by NHS and Health in Mind staff. Classes are delivered in a lecture format.

When: Classes run on a 6 week block.

Where: Loanhead Leisure Centre.

Visit the Health In Mind website

Feeling Good - Positive Mindset App

All NHS Lothian patients have free access to the Feeling Good app. It is an easy to use audio app to help you overcome stress, low mood, and worry, and sleep better too!

Download the Feeling Good App

Mind

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

Visit the Mind website

Rethink Mental Illness

Rethink Mental Illness improve the lives of people severely affected by mental illness through a network of local groups and services, expert information and successful campaigning. The goal is to make sure everyone affected by severe mental illness has a good quality of life.

Visit the Rethink website

Anxiety UK

Anxiety UK was formed in 1970, by Katharine and Harold Fisher as a result of Katharine’s experience of agoraphobia and her desire to develop support for others similarly affected.

Visit the Anxiety UK website

Samaritans

Samaritans offer a safe place for you to talk any time you like, in your own way – about whatever’s getting to you. You don’t have to be suicidal. Call Samaritans free, 24 hours a day 365 days a year.

Visit the Samaritans website

Combat Stress

Combat Stress is the UK’s leading charity for veterans’ mental health. For a century, they’ve helped former servicemen and women with mental health problems such as anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Visit the Combat Stress website

CALM (Campaign against living miserably)

The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) is leading a movement against male suicide, the single biggest killer of men under 45 in the UK.

Visit the CALM website

Young Minds

Young Minds is leading the fight for a future where all young minds are supported and empowered, whatever their challenges.

Visit the Young Minds website

NHS Inform

NHS inform mental health resources include:

• advice on dealing with low mood, anxiety, phobias and stress
• where to get help
• ideas for improving your wellbeing

Visit the NHS Inform website

Breathing Space

If you're struggling with your mental health or need emotional support, you can phone Breathing Space on 0800 83 85 87. Breathing Space is available on weekdays from 6pm to 2am and at weekends from Friday 6pm to Monday 6am.

Visit the Breathing Space website