Mental Wellbeing
We believe all mental health matters - keeping positive mental health and supporting those who are struggling with their mental health. As a church we strive to be a community that is honest and real about the highs and lows of life.
We recognise that there are so many resources out there, but here are some of the best that we’ve found.
Mind and Soul Foundation www.mindandsoulfoundation.org
Be Head Strong www.beheadstrong.uk
Church of England Mental Health Support www.churchofengland.org/resources/mental-health-resources
Phone support:
Samaritans 24/7 - 116 123
Shout 24/7 Text Support Service - Text SHOUT to 85258
Mind (9am-6pm) - 0300 123 3393
Papyrus (9am-12am) - 0800 068 4141
Lincoln Crisis Cafe - 0300 011 1200
Helpful books/reading
The Worry Book: Finding a Path to Freedom by Will Van der Hart
Mental Health: The Inclusive Church Resources by John Swinton
Spurgeon’s Sorrows by Zack Eswine
First Steps Out of Anxiety by Dr Kate Middleton
Living with a Black Dog by Matthew Johnstone
Top tips
Share how you are feeling with someone - it is ok to not be ok.
Reach out for help when you need it, be that a friend, phone support line or GP.
Try to get some fresh air every day.
Try to keep to a routine.
Get plenty of rest and be kind to yourself.
