NHS Talking Therapies Note To Self

Public displays based on real people’s experience with anxiety and depression.

Penned in a phone notes app, these notes (being displayed in Birmingham, Manchester and Slough) describe the ‘moment’ a person knew they need help for their mental health and how NHS Talking Therapies helped them overcome their mental health issues and get back on track.

“Talking Therapies helped pull me out of the dark hole I found myself in. By reaching out for help, especially to someone who is independent and totally non-judgmental, I was able to share what felt heavy and release the weight I had been carrying. I can’t shout about it enough – my mental health is better than ever before.” – Harmeet.

The NHS is encouraging anyone struggling with feelings of depression or anxiety, such as excessive worry, panic attacks, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress, or obsessions and compulsions, to seek free and confidential help through NHS Talking Therapies services. This comes as new research found that over half of adults felt concerned about their mental health in the last year.

NHS Talking Therapies provide effective, confidential and free treatments delivered by trained clinicians, online, on the phone or in person. People can be referred by their GP or refer themselves at nhs.uk/talk.