We recognise that many of our members need support for a wide range of issues, not just ADHD. As a peer group led by a small number of volunteers we are not equipped to help with mental health problems, but here’s a list of places you can find support.
Where to get Mental Health support in a crisis:
Crisis situation: Call 999 to contact emergency services
Go to your nearest A&E
If it is not a medical emergency but you still need urgent help:
Ring 111 for professional health advice 24 / 7, 365 days a year
Make an appointment with your GP
Mental Health Crisis Team (Greater Manchester) 0800 953 0285
Mental health support services
| I need help with: | Others struggle with: | Where you might get help | Brief information |
| Medication | Titration – worth it? Alternative strategies Advice on limited supply | MaDDchester peers GP https://www.additudemag.com/https://adhduk.co.uk/adhd-medication-crisis-report/ | This will be different for everyone, so listen to others and seek advice from professionals. |
| Addiction | Recovery Patterns of behaviour Changing Habits | www.talktofrank.com www.rethink.org www.addaction.org.uk GP / detox services | It is very difficult for people to manage addiction or reduce dependency without the support of services |
| Trauma | Identifying the trauma Living with PTSD or CPTSD Phobias | GP – for referral to a specialist | EMDR links the left and right sides of the brain, allowing you to process trauma. |
| Abuse | Can by physical, sexual, neglect, financial or emotional (other forms tend to include emotional abuse). Historical abuse can affect people, even if they don’t remember it. | www.refuge.org.uk (domestic violence) www.NAPAC.org.uk (people abused in childhood) www.oneinfour.org.uk www.rapecrisis.org.uk | Abuse often leads to complex mental health issues. Please seek support to work through this. |
| Finances | Basic Management / Planning Debt | https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/ Debt helpline: 0800 240 4420 | There is usually a way to alleviate financial problems if you seek help. |
| Anxiety | Worry, fear, uncertainty, ‘what if’, sleep difficulties, etc. Fight, flight, freeze | www.anxiety.uk www.getselfhelp.co.uk | Try to practice self care including mindfulness, yoga or meditation – e.g. breathing in for 3 and out for 4. |
| www.nhs.uk/mentlahealth/self-help/guides-toolsandactivities/depression-anxiety-self-assessment-quiz www.iapt.nhs.uk | |||
| Depression | Lack of motivation / energy / interest / interaction. Feelings of worthlessness, etc | www.mentalhealth-uk.org www.mind.org www.samaritans.org | Try to practice self-care, exercise and avoid drinking. These will give a sense of achievement – important for self-soothing. |
| The Menopause | The symptoms / remedies The impact on relationships | GP https://www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/womens-health/later-years-around-50-years-and-over/ | There may be local or online support groups you could access, or your employer could provide support. |
| Employment | Getting / losing a job Relationships at work Reasonable adjustments | https://www.gov.uk/access-to-work www.acas.org.uk The Shaw Trust 01225 716 300 | It is common to experience difficulties in the workplace, but there is support available |
| Grief / loss | Bereavement (including Traumatic) Relationships | www.cruse.org.uk www.relate.org.uk | Typical responses are denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance |
| Suicide | Fleeting thoughts, excessive thoughts, having a detailed plan | 999 / A&E Samaritans 116 123 (free, 24/7) CALM 0800 585858 Papyrus 0800068 4141 | A support plan includes writing down numbers of those you will contact in crisis, and strategies – activities to help you feel better in the moment; to delay action until strong feelings subside |
| Self-Harm | Can occur in dissociative states or be linked to depression, anxiety or psychotic illnesses. Can include risk-taking behaviour. | www.selfinjurysupport.org.uk www.harmless.org.uk | Please seek professional help |
| Severe Mental Health Problems | Personality disorders, schizophrenia, psychosis, delusions, hallucinations, bipolar disorder | www.nhs.uk/service-search/mental-health/fnid-an-urgent-mental-health-helpline 999 / 111 / GP Community Mental Health Teams: https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/manchester-cmhts/ (scroll down for numbers) | Please seek professional help |
All services listed above are recommended by the First Aid Industry Body, Mental Health First Aid England or the National Network of Mental Health Leads.