In this channel I give you a real, authentic view of my life and share my journey of overcoming depression and anxiety. To anyone reading this who is also struggling, just know that together we can beat this and live our best lives because life is such a blessing and has so much to offer. Thank you all for joining me on my journey.
If you're struggling:
- Talk to anyone! (a friend, a teacher, a trusted adult etc). You shouldn't be going through this alone
- Call 116 123 to talk to Samaritans, or email: jo@samaritans.org for a reply within 24 hours
- Text "SHOUT" to 85258 to contact the Shout Crisis Text Line, or text "YM" if you're under 19
- If you're under 19, you can also call 0800 1111 to talk to Childline
- The mental health charity Mind has information on ways to help yourself cope during a crisis.
- Call 999 or go to A&E if: someone's life is at risk – eg, they have seriously injured themselves or taken an overdose or
you do not feel you can keep yourself or someone else safe