• CASS Helpline and TESS text, email and webchat support lockdown update

    We are hoping to keep as many of our support services open as possible during the lockdown, however, with an increase in the likelihood of staff or volunteers being off we are aware that might mean we have to close services more often. We are doing everything we can to avoid closing the services but feel that some disruption is likely and we already seeing this. We will let you know if we need to close a service through our website and Twitter accounts. If you Read more

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Coping with Coronavirus Lockdown When Your Mental Health is Already Not Great

There’s lots of advice springing up all over the internet about how to look after your mental health and wellbeing in self isolation, but what we’re hearing from people we support is that information isn’t so useful if you were already struggling with your mental health beforehand and many of the suggestions such as routines and home cooking feel impossible right now. We don’t pretend to have the answers but here are a few thoughts you might find useful.

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I am writing this because I need to read this - guest blog from Hattie Porter

I felt worried about writing this. It feels self-centred to be so focused on what I’m going through amidst the scale of a pandemic. But that’s exactly why I need to write this. Because I am not the only one feeling like this. Because sometimes just hearing an echo of your own thoughts is enough to feel less alone for a little while.

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    This online workshop offers a safe place to reflect on your personal self-harm spectrum, and steps you can take to look after yourself. It introduces a range of self-help tools, and explores what makes positive change possible. Read more

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