Helplines in Brighton and Hove, England.

Contact a hotline in Brighton and Hove, England to get advice on how to support someone you're worried about.

Mental health problems affect about 13% of the global population. When it seems like a loved one is battling with their mental health, you might be struggling yourself to know how to support them. If you notice these signs in someone you care about, reach out for advice from one of 1 hotlines in Brighton and Hove, England.

• They are easily startled.
• They are not doing activities that they used to do before.
• They have harmed themselves.
• They have told you that they are having trouble sleeping.
• They seem to believe things that seem very strange or frightening to you.
• They don’t seem to be keeping up with their daily responsibilities.
• They seem secretive, like they're hiding something.
• They have become highly self-critical.

Most people find it difficult to know what to do or say when someone close to them appears to be struggling with their mental health. It's normal to feel a desire to help yet at the same time feel helpless. There are ways you can support your loved one that are not overly complicated.

If you contact a hotline in Brighton and Hove, England, you'll be connected to a knowledgeable volunteer, peer or counselor who can help. They can talk you through different ways of supporting a loved one and provide you with referrals if needed. They can also help you find ways to cope with your own distress.