How to talk about mental health
Starting conversations about mental health can feel daunting, but small, open conversations can make a real difference.
Whether you’re looking to open up about your own mental health or ask about someone else’s, we’ve gathered some practical tips to help you start the conversation.
Are you thinking about suicide?
Find help, along with tips and information for if you are having suicidal thoughts, if you are concerned about someone else, or you have been bereaved by suicide.
Cost of living resources
On this page you can find resources and information, organisations and services that can help with the cost of living crisis and ways you can improve your mental health and wellbeing.
Free and low cost counselling in East Lothian
Discover a variety of free and affordable counselling services available across East Lothian. Options include face-to-face sessions, phone support, and online counselling using video calls or email.
Helplines
Support is here for you. Here you will find a range of helplines that can support you with anxiety, stress, domestic abuse, addiction, parenting, getting older and much more.
Green Social Prescriptions
A Green Social Prescription is a new form of prescription. Alongside other, traditional, treatments your health professional may prescribe spending time outdoors. Here you can find factsheets, tips and information, case studies and available services in East Lothian about Green Social Prescription.