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Every depression helpline in the United Kingdom. Online chat, text or phone.

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National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK provides, free and confidential support and information by phone. We help everyone in...


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SANEline is a national out-of-hours mental health helpline offering specialist emotional support, guidance and information to...


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Shout provides 24/7, free, compassionate and confidential support over text message (SMS). We are here for everyone in the...


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Runaway Helpline offers free, compassionate and confidential support over phone, text message (SMS) and online chat. We are...


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SOS Silence of Suicide provides confidential support through our freephone helpline, mobile m/h hubs, in-person group meetings...


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The National Bullying Helpline offers free, compassionate and confidential support by phone. We support everyone, adults,...


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Childline is a counselling service for children and young people up to their 19th birthday in the United Kingdom provided by...


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No Panic Youth Email is dedicated to providing free and confidential support and information by phone. We help youth in the...


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Moodswings Helpline offers free and confidential support by phone for those in the United Kingdom who may be experiencing...


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LGBT Foundation helpline provides thousands of hours of support and advice to thousands of people every year. We provide a...


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OCD Action Helpline is dedicated to providing free and confidential information and listening services by phone and email to...


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The Silver Line Helpline run by Age UK is a free, confidential telephone service for older people. We provide friendship,...


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Combat Stress Helpline provides 24/7, free and confidential support and information by phone and text message (SMS). We are...


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Confidential Telephone Helpline offering emotional and spiritual support from a Christian perspective, with the opportunity of...


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Towards Healing offers free and confidential support by phone. We exist to help everyone, people with a religious faith in...


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Muslim Youth Helpline offers free and confidential support and information by phone and online chat. We exist to help people...


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Feeling depressed? Reach out to a hotline in United Kingdom for free, confidential support

Depression can affect people in many different ways, but people who are depressed often report feeling sad, hopeless, or worthless. Depression can seriously impact your quality of life, but it is treatable.

If you notice any of the following symptoms of depression, there are 16 hotlines in United Kingdom that provide support for people like you:

  • Things that used to bring you joy mean nothing to you now
  • Your mood has worsened in the recent weeks
  • You could feel slower in your movement, speech, and reactions than usual
  • Your weight has changed alongside your emotions
  • Your appetite and eating habits have changed
  • You might be unable to sit still
  • You became irritable for no reason
  • Even the smallest tasks take too much effort

Experiencing the symptoms of depression can be the greatest challenge of your life. Nonetheless, many people in your position have successfully got through it and built a better life. Depression may feel lonely, but you are far from alone in experiencing what you are feeling.

Depression can make you feel like a burden to others so you may be hesitant to ask for help. However, there are helpline volunteers and counselors in United Kingdom who care about your situation and want to help. Sharing your feelings with a compassionate listener can help you feel supported and less alone.

For free and confidential support with depression, sadness and feeling hopeless, consider contacting a hotline in United Kingdom today.


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