Free mental health resources

Life can be incredibly challenging at times. From time to time, we all need a little help to manoeuvre the highs and lows.

In recent years, charities and the government alike have worked hard to raise awareness of the importance of looking after our mental health at home, work, school and in all areas of our everyday lives.

Providing help, support and guidance for tackling a whole host of mental health issues, free mental health resources have become invaluable in a wide range of settings.

Helping you to look after your wellbeing or the wellbeing of those around you, we’ve created a guide outlining the best free mental health resources available.

Mental Health Resources

Mental health is essential to our general health, wellbeing and physical health. After all, when we feel mentally well, we are able to thrive in all areas of our lives, socialise, enjoy friendships, relationships and perform at our best.

Your mental health should never be ignored. What can begin as a minor concern can quickly manifest into a condition that is much bigger. And of course, any mental health illness or condition can have a huge impact on all areas of your life.

The good news is that there are lots of mental health resources that have been designed to help to reduce stress and manage anxiety.

Stress Management Society

The Stress Management Society is a non-profit organisation dedicated to helping individuals and companies recognise and reduce stress. Their website has lots of free resources and guides that can help you to successfully manage stress including a free stress guide.

Dedicated to creating “a happier, healthier, more resilient and sustainable world,” this website is a great platform for those suffering from all levels of stress.

Anxiety UK

Anxiety UK has a whole host of anxiety resources that can help you cope with all different levels of stress and anxiety.

Mental Health UK

Mental Health UK provides advice, information, and support for those affected by mental health problems.

On their website, you’ll find a host of free downloadable resources, including plans and worksheets, as well as guides, tips, and posters. There’s also a free workplace mental health pack.

NHS

On the NHS website, you’ll find information about mental health conditions, advice, self-help resources and more.

Workplace mental health

Workplace anxiety is a lot more common than you might think. An open and supportive workplace should be a priority and the mental health of your employees should always be taken extremely seriously.

All employees should always be encouraged to share their concerns, worries and anything else that is impacting their ability to work. At the same time, it’s important that your staff feel valued and able to speak up. Everyone has the right to be heard and of course, all employees thrive in a working environment that is productive, happier and healthier.

Mind

Mind also offer lots of free Mental health at work commitment guides for employers that have been designed to support organisations requiring mental health support.

Time to Change

Time to Change offer dedicated free resources to help make a change in the workplace, including ready-to-use activities, an employer pledge, support for employees, and support for employers.

Mental health first aid resources

The role of a mental health first aider is extremely important in any working environment, with employee wellbeing a key responsibility that should be prioritised.

And there are lots of free resources available that are designed to provide important information, support and advice when it comes to treating mental health in the workplace. MHFA England has lots of useful guides for workplaces that address a wide range of mental health concerns.

Mental health resources for schools

Did you know that 1 in 5 children have a diagnosable emotional, behavioural or mental health disorder in the UK? Research has also indicated that 1 in 10 young people suffer daily from several mental health challenges.

As a result, there is an increasing focus on the need to provide mental health education in school, as more children than ever before are presenting mental health concerns.

No child should feel anxious or stressed at school and every school should be a safe environment where children can learn, grow and play.

And, with more and more schools and educational institutions struggling to cope with mental health issues such as anxiety and depression in children, free mental health resources for schools are proving to be invaluable.

Place 2 Be

Place 2 Be provide lots of free mental health resources for schools that can make a real difference to the emotional well-being of pupils. Dedicated to improving children’s mental health, all resources can be downloaded on the website.

Young Minds

The YoungMinds resources library features a catalogue of useful resources and toolkits about children and young people's mental health.

Time to Change

Time to Chance offers a great range of free mental health resources, including resources for teachers who want to create an open, supportive culture around mental health.

Seek help today

If you or a loved one is struggling and you would like to find out more about depression and how you can help those dealing with this mental health condition, then see tips on how to help someone with depression.

Alternatively, if you’re interested in becoming a qualified counsellor to be able to help others struggling with their mental health then be sure to check out our counselling courses.