There is a lot of advice and information available and sometimes the search for what you need can feel overwhelming.  In this section, we have tried to identify some of the resources that we think you will find useful.  It’s not an exhaustive list, but it should help you find useful sources of information and advice quickly and easily.

A good place to start is the NHS website Every Mind Matters which has helpful guides to understanding mental health, information and advice.  There is also an NHS website with information about mental health services and how to access them.

The organisation MIND also offers a wide range of information and support and a helpful A-Z of mental health on its website. 

The Isle of Wight Community Mental Health Wellbeing Service managed by Isorropia, also has a range of resources, videos and advice on their website created by their team of professionals and those with lived-experience of mental health problems. They also have a dedicated Facebook page with helpful tips and information.

You can also talk to your GP about your mental health concerns and they can refer you to other support services that can help you including the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies Service (IAPT). The IsleTalk IAPT service is located in GP surgeries and other community venues across the Island and provides support for people suffering from common mental health problems such as anxiety, depression, stress, and low self-esteem. The IsleTalk IAPT service also has an employment service that works alongside the therapists to support people with mental ill health or disability by helping them return to work, retain their current employment, find new employment, volunteering opportunities or undertake training/education. Find out more.