Resources for Depression and Suicide
- Aisia Lea
- Sep 8, 2021
- 2 min read
Updated: Jan 8, 2022
NHS Depression and Anxiety Self-Assessment Quiz
A quiz that may help you to better understand how you've been feeling over the past few weeks.
Nottinghamshire Healthcare - Let's Talk
Offers talking therapies for those registered with a GP in Nottingham. You can self refer online.
NHS Psychological Therapies
A self-referral system to access CBT and talking therapies for issues such as anxiety and depression.
Students Against Depression
A website by students, for students that offers advice, information, guidance and resources to those affected by low mood, depression and suicidal thinking.
Campaign Against Living Miserably
Offers a free and confidential helpline and webchat 24/7. CALM also gives support to those who have suffered from bereavement.
Papyrus
Gives confidential support to young people who are experiencing suicidal thoughts. There is a number to call (0800 068 4141) and a webchat, open 9am to 12am every day.
Samaritans
A 24 hour helpline that offers emotional support. Call on 116 123.
The University Counselling Service
You can get an appointment by filling out a registration form and emailingcounselling.appointments@nottingham.ac.uk with your contact number.
The University Mental Health Advisory Service
For referral to this service, please speak to your GP, Personal Tutor or Support and Wellbeing Officer. The team works with the University and external mental health services to support students.
Medsoc Support
You can contact MedSoc Support and their supporters at medsocsupport@nottingham.ac.uk. You can also reach out to a specific supporter directly.
The Welfare Team
You can contact the medical school welfare team at support-medhealthsci@nottingham.ac.uk.
Nobody needs to struggle alone. Having depression or experiencing suicidal thoughts can be very isolating, and it may feel like you have no one to turn to. This is not the case. there are plenty of people who want to help and listen to. Many people struggle with mental health problems, and its time for the stigma around talking about it to end.
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