Sleep Deprivation
Mental Health Foundation
Information about sleep problems and advice for sleeping better
https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/how-sleep-better
Mind
Information and advice about sleep problems
NHS
Information about insomnia, with a sleep self-assessment tool
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/insomnia/
Every Mind Matters
Information and resources about sleep problems
https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/sleep/
Royal College of Psychiatrists
Information on sleep problems and sleeping well
https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/mental-health/problems-disorders/sleeping-well
SANE
Emotional support, information and guidance for people affected by mental illness, their families and carers.
SANEline: 0300 304 7000 (daily, 4.30pm to 10.30pm)
Textcare: comfort and care via text message, sent when the person needs it most: www.sane.org.uk/textcare
Peer support forum: www.sane.org.uk/supportforum
Website: www.sane.org.uk/support
Shout Crisis textline
Use the 'Shout' crisis text line - text SHOUT to 85258
Shout is the UK’s first 24/7 text service, free on all major mobile networks, for anyone in crisis anytime, anywhere. It’s a place to go if you’re struggling to cope and you need immediate help.
Silverline
Aimed at people over 55. Their helpline is open 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
Telephone: 0800 4 70 80 90
Website: www.thesilverline.org.uk
SOBS – Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide
0300 111 5065
9am – 9pm Monday to Friday
Support Through Court (national service operating during crisis)
https://www.supportthroughcourt.org/locations/national-helpline/
Operating hours:
Monday to Friday 9:30am to 4:30pm
Phone: 03000 810 006
The Mix
If you're under 25, you can call The Mix on 0808 808 4994 (Sunday-Friday 2pm–11pm), request support by email using this form on The Mix website or use their crisis text messenger service.
YoungMinds
Information on child and adolescent mental health. Services for parents and professionals.
Phone: Parents' helpline 0808 802 5544 (Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 4pm)
Website: www.youngminds.org.uk
Victim Support
Phone: 0808 168 9111 (24-hour helpline)
Website: www.victimsupport.org