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4th March 2024

Together, let’s care for your mental health

You’re not alone with your mental health

NHS inform has a lot of resources to help with your mental health, whether you’re looking for advice, information, local support, or ideas for improving your wellbeing.

Your mental health is just as important as your physical health.

Learn more about mental health conditions and explore our range of self-help guides

Learn more about mental wellbeing

Find mental health and wellbeing resources in your area

Explore the Breathing Space service

Visit Mind to Mind to hear what other people have done to improve their mental wellbeing

If you’re feeling overwhelmed or need support you can call NHS 24 on 111. The Mental Health Hub is open 24/7.

Stress and anxiety

Stress and anxiety are a normal part of life, but at times they can become overwhelming. If you’re experiencing stress or anxiety, we have a range of resources and support on NHS inform.

Learn more about coping with stress

Learn more about anxiety

Use our anxiety self-help guide

Use our panic self-help guide

Depression

It’s normal for some experiences to leave you feeling low. But if the negative feelings don’t go away, or are stopping you carrying on with normal life, you can access a range of resources and support.

What is depression?

Depression self-help guide

Alcohol and gambling

Alcohol and gambling can both turn quickly from a bit of fun into a dangerous habit – but you don’t have to deal with these problems alone. There’s a range of resources and support available to help you.

Learn more about alcohol

Get help for problem gambling

Get help if someone in your life is struggling with alcohol use

Drug use

Drug use can have a significant effect on mental health and wellbeing. If you’re concerned about your drug use, or someone else’s, we have information and sources of support available.

Learn more about drugs and drug use

Get help if you’re concerned about drug use

Get help if someone in your life is struggling with drug use

Find drug services in your area

Help for young people

Young people can experience unique challenges that have a negative effect on their mental wellbeing. If you’re struggling with your emotions, there’s a range of resources and support available to you.

Learn about coping with exam stress

Get help for self-harm

Read information and advice about eating disorders

Learn about moving to adult mental health services

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Portland Medical Practice

Kilmarnock Surgery
34 Portland Rd
Kilmarnock
KA1 2DL

Hurlford Surgery
Union Street
Hurlford
KA1 5BT

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Practices Portland/Hurlford 01563 522411
NHS 24 111

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