Mental Health
Mental wellbeing is an important to your overall health. Whether you’re dealing with stress, anxiety, depression or any other mental health concern there is support available for you.
Find Your Nearest Mental Health Service
Taking the first step towards mental wellness can be daunting. Find your local mental health service and access support on the NHS website.
Talking Therapies Barking & Dagenham (IAPT)
Talking Therapies – Barking and Dagenham – NHS is a free NHS service which offers help to learn new ways to cope with everyday pressures or unexpected events which leave you feeling a little or very low in mood or anxious.
Perinatal Mental Health
Perinatal mental health support is for problems during pregnancy or the first year after birth. Problems can affect nearly one in three people. Learn more about perinatal mental health and where you can find help.
Every Mind Matters
There are little things we can all do to lift our mood or ease our anxiety – we need to find what works for us. The NHS Better Health Every Mind Matters page has wellbeing tips, information about mental health issues, facing life’s challenges, supporting others and how to get urgent support.
Mental Health Crisis Prevention Service
Our Mental Health Crisis Prevention Service offers a safe, welcoming space for individuals experiencing emotional distress or nearing crisis.
Based in a local community hub, the service operates during weekends and bank holidays, providing timely, compassionate support as an alternative to attending A&E
Barking & Dagenham Mental Health Support (MHST)
Secondary School Menu of Support Updated 25-26Barking and Dagenham Mental Health Support Team (MHST) is a new service which has been created to help meet the emotional wellbeing needs of children, young people and families within education settings. This support is aimed at children and young people who may be experiencing mild to moderate emotional wellbeing concerns.
For more information, click the link below which will take you to the MHST website:
Barking & Dagenham Mental Health Support Team (MHST) | NELFT NHS Foundation Trust
For more resources, click below:
- What do we offer in Primary School
- Adolescent Self Help Guide
- Secondary School Menu of Support
- Parent Led Interventions