Mental Health and Wellbeing

Please visit NHS inform for general information about identifying, treating and managing mental health problems and disorders

Self-referral and other self-help resources

• Samaritans
  • 24hrs confidential emotional support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair; including those which may lead to suicide
  • Freephone 116 123
• Mikeysline
  • Free, impartial, confidential and non-judgemental support for anyone going through mental health difficulties
  • Phone calls, textlines, group support
• NHS inform – Mind to Mind
  • Helpful advice on dealing with anxiety, stress, low mood, trouble sleeping and dealing with grief
• Breathing space
  • Free, confidential phone line listening service,
  • Weekdays: Mon-Thur 6pm to 2am
  • Weekend: Friday 6pm – Monday 6am
  • 0800838587
• Beat eating disorders
  • Scotland helpline number: 08088010432.
  • 30 minutes calls, 40 minute webchat, resources
  • Email support: Scotlandhelp@beatingeatingdisorders.org.uk
• SupportED (eating disorders)
  • Information about eating disorders and various support services including support groups (online only option for Highlands) and befriending services.
• Citizens Advice
  • Legal financial(benefits) and housing advice
  • Aviemore contact information: (01463) 237664, email form
• Daylight app (to help with anxiety)
  • A free app that uses CBT program to help you cope with anxiety
  • What is CBT?

Resources to support children and young people

For children & adolescents:

• Kooth – free safe and anonymous support for teens.
  • Offers talking service with online counsellors for young people, a journal feature to track and reflect features, a podcast and a non-judgemental online forum to share stories and get advice.
• CAHMS website
  • resources and information for young people to support their mental health and wellbeing

For parents: ·

• “Hey Warrior”
  • Equipping children to understand and manage the physical effects of anxiety
• Just Ask Highlands
• • advice or support from a health or educational professional if concerned about development of wellbeing of a child/young person.

Services available by referral available at the Aviemore Medical Practice

• Guided CBT therapy
• Student councillor
• Listening services
• Community link worker
  • non-clinical practitioner who support patients with social, emotional, or practical issues affecting their health, such as poverty, isolation, or housing.
• Distress Brief Intervention (DBI)
  • Call w/in 24hrs of referral which can help manage distressing situations
• Silver cloud
  • Free, evidence-based online CBT platform
  • 24/7 access to interactive modules for mild-moderate anxiety, depression, stress and sleep issues
• Mindler
  • One-to-one online therapy delivered by a real therapist via chat functions