Mental Wellbeing

Feeling good mentally is just as important as feeling good physically. Our mental wellbeing plays a huge role in how we all think, feel and behave. 

Poor mental health and wellbeing can lead to:

• stress
• anxiety
• depression
• panic attacks
• and can make it difficult to feel positive about daily life and maintain good relationships with family, friends and colleagues. 

Having access to information, advice and support can be valuable, and taking small steps to support our own wellbeing can make a difference. Many people also find that talking things over with someone they trust is extremely helpful. 

Help, advice and support in Sunderland 

1 in 4 people will experience a mental health problem each year. 

The website  Links for Life Sunderland | Links for Life Sunderland provides advice and information to help you look after your wellbeing and includes signposting to services, support and activities within your local community.

There are various ranges of groups offering services and activities across Sunderland - have a look at what's available in your neighbourhood. 

Mental health awareness and emotional resilience training is also available to anyone who lives, works or volunteers in the city. You can find out more and book a place at  Booking our training - Washington Mind 

A Life Worth Living suicide prevention training sessions are available for people living, working and volunteering in Sunderland who wish to increase their knowledge, skills and confidence with regard to suicide prevention. 

If you would like further information, you may find the links below useful: 

Samaritans offer a safe place for you to talk any time you like, in your own way - about whatever's getting to you. They also provide advice and guidance if you're worried about someone else 

Healthy minds | Links for Life Sunderland - covering a range of topic areas including mental wellbeing, mental health - children and young people, social isolation and loneliness and suicide prevention. 

Every Mind Matters - NHS - an NHS resource that helps you take charge of your mental wellbeing with simple, practical tips to ease anxiety, manage stress, lift your mood and improve sleep