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Telephone support & counselling

No matter what you’re going through, we’re always here for you, day or night, all the time. Call us now.

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Signs and symptoms of depression

Depression is a common mental health problem that causes people to experience low mood, loss of interest or pleasure, feelings of guilt or low self-worth, disturbed sleep or appetite, low energy, and poor concentration.

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What to do if you're depressed

Information and advice on how to spot the signs of depression and what to do if you are depressed. 

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What happens when you ring our helpline?

Following our report into the increase in teachers ringing our helpline we thought it would be useful to explain what happens when you ring our free and confidential helpline. 

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Speaking to the helpline kept me in teaching

Victoria was stressed and anxious due to a relentless workload and unreasonable expectations. After breaking down in tears, she turned to our helpline for support. A call which gave her the strength to stay.

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A day in the life of a helpline counsellor

One of our helpline counsellors talks about the types of calls we receive and how we help the education staff who contact us in distress on a daily basis.

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Talking therapies: the benefits & how to access them

Amidst the current  'epidemic’ of mental health issues in education, psychotherapist Bev Gold, outlines the benefits of talking therapies and how to access them. 

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