Healthy minds
Explore the Healthy Minds in East Riding campaign
The Healthy Mind Quiz
Do you have a healthy mind? It is normal for mental health to change over time. Having a healthy mind means you are resilient to the day-to-day stress of life, can cope with change and feel able to live with purpose.
Take our short quiz to get an idea of where you are on the mental health scale, or jump straight to the signs, symptoms and personalised services available to help you live mentally healthy.
If you or someone you know needs urgent help or are in immediate danger, please call emergency services on 999 or get advice and information from the NHS 111 service.
The scale explained without the quiz
Read more about the signs and symptoms of each section of the mental health scale and access services that can help you reach, and maintain, mental wellbeing.
Please note: Not everyone will have all of the listed symptoms.
Someone with a healthy mind is:
- able to feel, express and manage a range of positive and negative emotions
- able to form and maintain good relationships with others
- able to cope with and manage change and uncertainty
- aware of the five ways to wellbeing.
Five Ways to Wellbeing
There are five steps you can take to improve your mental health and wellbeing. Trying these things could help you feel more positive and able to get the most out of life. This website can help you find your own personal path to being happy and well. Search by keyword to find social, sport and support groups to help you thrive in all aspects of your life.
Volunteer
Volunteering your time can be very rewarding to your wellbeing, as well as help personal development and learning interpersonal skills. Choose a charity or organisation you love and research ways to support them. You can find some opportunities and ideas in the Give category on the Find Wellbeing page, but there are many options out there!
Help us to help you
Take part in our consultation to leave feedback on our service, offer suggestions on how we can improve, support your community and tackle any barriers you may have had with your mental health.
If you are coping, you may experience:
- changes in mood
- Fear, worry or anxiety
- relationship issues or sex drive changes
- feeling sad or down
- less interest in daily activities
- more likely to cancel plans
- trouble concentrating
- tiredness, low energy or problems sleeping
- problems understanding and relating to situations and to people
- loss of appetite or changes in weight.
See the available services below or view even more in our directory.
These services can help you before things get worse:
Armed Forces Health and Wellbeing
Visit the East Riding Council website for a full list of health and wellbeing services to support current members, reservists and veterans of the Armed Forces, and their families.
CALM
We're the Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) and we're taking a stand against suicide. That means standing against feeling hopeless, standing up to stereotypes and standing together to show life is always worth living.
Chat Health
Drop-in to your School Nurse or access Chat Health directly through text (text 07507 332891, standard rates apply). For ages 11-19 years.
Hull and East Yorkshire Mind
Offering groups and 1:1 support. Service is open 9am - 5pm weekdays to support local people, their friends, family members or colleagues. Telephone (01482) 240133 or free on 0800 1380990 You can also text 07520 633447 (standard network charges apply).
Mental Health Wellbeing Coaches
NHS Health Trainers offer a wellbeing coaching service for a range of mental ill health topics. Coaches work to transition you from surviving to thriving in life through direct support and self help tools.
Op Courage
A specialist service for ex-armed forces; veterans; families/carers and service personnel who are approaching discharge, to support and recognise the early signs of mental health problems.
East Riding Health and Wellbeing
Search the East Riding Health and Wellbeing community directory for a range of social groups and activities.
Help us to help you
Take part in our consultation to leave feedback on our service, offer suggestions on how we can improve, support your community and tackle any barriers you may have had with your mental health.
If you are struggling, you might:
- feel long-lasting sadness or irritability
- avoid social situations
- increase use of alcohol or drugs to cope with feelings
- get feelings of hopelessness or being trapped
- get detached from reality, paranoia or hallucinations
- engage in reckless or risky behaviour.
- get increased feelings of anger, hostility or violence
See the available services below or view even more in our directory.
It's time to get help. Contact these services to get support:
Visit your GP
Make an appointment with your GP. For practical advice on what to expect at the appointment, see the GP Visit Guide on MentalHealth.org.uk
Andy's Man Club
Andy's Man Club provides a weekly talking group, a place for men to come together in a safe environment to talk about issues/problems they have faced or currently facing.
CAMHS
You can make a referral to Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) who provide help and support for children and young people experiencing mental health difficulties. Call (01482) 303810
Hull and East Yorkshire Mind
Offering groups and 1:1 support. Service is open 9am - 5pm weekdays to support local people, their friends, family members or colleagues. Telephone (01482) 240133 or free on 0800 1380990 You can also text 07520 633447 (standard network charges apply).
Mental Health Wellbeing Coaches
NHS Health Trainers offer a wellbeing coaching service for a range of mental ill health topics. Coaches work to transition you from surviving to thriving in life through direct support and self help tools.
NHS East Riding Emotional Wellbeing Service
Offers therapy for people aged 16 and over that are experiencing common mental health problems. Self-refer by calling: 01482 335451 or visit the website.
Seed
We are a group made up of ordinary people who have had first-hand experience of eating disorders in one form or another. We feel it is important to share experiences with others and help in any way possible
Your Life Your Way
Your Life, Your Way aims to help our residents live active and independent lives. If you have any care needs, we'll help you get the right care and support at the right time.
Help us to help you
Take part in our consultation to leave feedback on our service, offer suggestions on how we can improve, support your community and tackle any barriers you may have had with your mental health.
If you are unwell you may be:
- pre-occupied with harming self or inflicting self harm
- calling or visiting people to say goodbye
- getting affairs in order (giving away possessions, tying up loose ends)
- saying things like "Everyone would be better off without me" or "I want out"
- a sudden switch from being extremely depressed to acting calm and happy.
See the available services below or view even more in our directory.
Get urgent help now:
999 and 111
Call 999 in a medical or mental health emergency. This is when someone is seriously ill or injured and their life is at risk.
Call 111 if you need urgent medical help or you're not sure what to do.
CAMHS
The crisis team operates 24-hours a day, 7 days a week. This service is for young people under 18 who are in crisis, experiencing emotional distress and are struggling to cope. Call (01482) 301701 option 2. (Standard rates apply)
Mental Health Response Service
You can self-refer to this service by calling or completing the available online form.
Papyrus
Are you, or is a young person you know, not coping with life? For confidential suicide prevention advice contact HOPELINEUK. We are open 9am to midnight every day.
Samaritans
Confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair. Call the free 24-hour helpline on 116 123.
Self Injury
Our aims are to relieve sickness and promote the health of women who self-injure and are emotionally distressed, by offering support to such women and their families
Shout
TEXT 'SHOUT' TO 85258. Shout 85258 is a free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone who is struggling to cope.
SOS
Our core focus is to provide free (to the public) group meetings in a safe physical space, or online, where anyone affected by suicide can talk openly and honestly about their thoughts.
Lifesigns
Information and tips for self-care and recovery following self-injury.
Help us to help you
Take part in our consultation to leave feedback on our service, offer suggestions on how we can improve, support your community and tackle any barriers you may have had with your mental health.
Still unsure which service to use?
The Healthy Minds team is here to support you to find a service that suits your needs. If you are unsure which of the services explained on this page may be right for you, please email the team on healthyminds@eastriding.gov.uk