Mental Health Resources & Information
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Websites
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UK-Based:
Emergency & Crisis Help
UK: Call 999 in a life-threatening emergency
SHOUT UK (Text Support) – Free, 24/7 text support (Text ‘SHOUT’ to 85258)
Mind UK – Mental health info, helplines, and local services
Rethink Mental Illness – Practical advice and support for those living with mental illness
Samaritans – Free 24/7 support if you're struggling or in crisis (Call 116 123)
NHS Mental Health Services – Find local NHS mental health services
Support for Specific Groups
YoungMinds UK – Mental health support for young people and parents
BEAT – For those with eating disorders
Switchboard LGBT+ Helpline – Support for the LGBTQ+ community (UK)
India-Based:
Emergency & Crisis Help
India: Call 112 or nearest hospital/psychiatric emergency ward
iCall (TISS) – Free and confidential support via phone, email, and chat (Call +91 9152987821)
AASRA – Suicide prevention helpline (Call 91-9820466726)
Support for Specific Groups
Snehi India – Counselling and mental health awareness (India)
Therapist & Counselling Directories
Psychology Today – Find therapists by region/speciality.
BetterHelp – Online therapy platform (paid, global access).
YourDOST – Indian online counselling platform.
Want to Talk? Safe Online Communities:
7 Cups – Free anonymous chat with trained listeners.
Blah Therapy – Talk to strangers or therapists online.
Kooth (UK Teens) – Free, safe online mental health support for young people.
Organisations
Reach Out for Direct Support
India-Based
The Live Love Laugh Foundation – thelivelovelaughfoundation.org
Founded by Deepika Padukone to reduce stigma and offer community mental health support
Manas Foundation – manas.org.in
Works on gender justice and mental health with a focus on vulnerable populations.
MindPeers – mindpeers.co
Mental health tech startup offering assessments, therapy, and habit-building.
Vandrevala Foundation - vandrevalafoundation.com
Free crisis intervention
Free Helpline – 1860 266 2345 / 1800 233 3330
(Paid services also available)
UK-Based
Mind UK – mind.org.uk
Offers local mental health support services and campaigning work
Rethink Mental Illness – rethink.org
Focuses on serious mental illnesses, peer support, and influencing policy.
Anna Freud Centre – annafreud.org
Especially great for parents, teachers, and young people dealing with emotional distress.
Mental Health Foundation – mentalhealth.org.uk
Known for their helpful guides, campaigns, and educational resources.
