Mental Health Information
Royal College of Psychiatrists: www.rcpsych.ac.uk/
Depression UK: Depression UK is a national mutual support group for people with depression.
Email: info@depressionuk.org.
Bipolar UK: Bipolar UK provide support, advice and information for people with bipolar disorder, their friends and carers.
Adult ADHD: Website for and by adults with ADHD - https://aadduk.org
Anxiety UK: Anxiety UK is a national charity established in 1970 that provides support for those affected by anxiety, stress and anxiety-based depression. Opening hours are Monday to Friday: 9.30am - 5.30pm
Website: anxietyuk.org.uk
Helpl
Email: (not instant response) support@anxietyuk.
Text: (not instant response) 07537 416 905
Number 6: Edinburgh Based Resource for adults with Autistic Spectrum Conditions www.number6.org.uk
Urgent care
Edinburgh Adult Psychiatry is not a crisis service nor does it offer emergency mental health services. In a mental health crisis, please contact:
- Your GP (in working hours) or NHS 24 at www.nhs24.scot or phone 111
- Mental Health Assessment Service: an emergency mental health emergency service based at the Royal Edinburgh Hospital on 0131 286 8137
- Edinburgh Crisis Centre 0808 801 0414
You can access free confidential listening and support with:
Breathing Space: www.breathingspace.scot or 0800 838 487. Mon to Thursday: 6pm - 2am; Weekends: Fri 6pm - Monday 6am.
SaneLine: A national out-of-hours telephone helpline offering emotional support and information for people affected by mental health problems. Helpline: 0300 304 700 (4.30pm to 10.30pm daily). Email: support@sane.org.uk.
Samaritans: A national charity based in the UK and Republic of Ireland that provides confidential emotional support to any person who is suicidal or in distress. Helpline: 116 123. Email: jo@samaritans.org.