Winter Blues vs. Seasonal Affective Disorder According to Georgia Gaveras, DO, chief psychiatrist and co-founder of Talkiatry, the main difference between the winter blues and SAD has to do with severity and function. It’s just like “sadness” vs. “depression.” Winter Blues Sadness during the fall and winter months Some trouble sleeping Lack […]
It’s winter, and the flu and cold season is here to stay for a while. Many of us have a few tricks up our sleeves for dealing with illness when it hits. But what can we do to stay healthy in the first place? Here are six things you can […]
You don’t have to Grieve alone anymore. Firstly: The important thing to understand about grieving is that it’s normal. You are normal. Grief is a natural part of coming to terms with any losses of life. refusing to eat or excessive eating, isolating yourself, anger, fear, guilt, shame, […]
Mother’s Day can be a particularly difficult time for many people. Over the last year in particular, many more people may have lost their mother, grandmother, stepmother or other mother figure to Covid-19, as well as for other reasons. Mother’s Day is seen by many as a day to […]
What Is Mental Health? Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through […]
Walking Walking is a healthy and sustainable means of travel, which does not damage the environment and is great for short journeys. We are making improvements so that walking is safer, more secure and more enjoyable in town centres and along routes linked to residential areas. Town centre shopping streets, […]
Young people Support for young people Organisation Description of support Contact 24/7 mental health crisis line If you’re feeling overwhelmed with emotional stress and anxiety, please don’t suffer in silence. You can talk to someone anytime of the day or night on the mental health crisis line. 01942 636395 LINC2 […]
Older people Support for older people Organisation Description of support Contact Wigan Borough Age UK (external link) Committed to providing advice and support, enabling independence and combatting loneliness in older people 01942 615880 Pensioner’s Link (external link) Provides daily activities, friendship, counselling and support for older people who feel isolated, improving confidence and […]
Bereavement support Support for bereavements Organisation Description of support Contact Bereavement support Agencies and services available to help and support those who have experienced bereavement See Bereavement support Greater Manchester Suicide Bereavement Information Service A confidential information service for people bereaved or affected by suicide. 0161 983 0700 or Email GMSBIS […]
Adults Organisations for adults Organisation Description of support Contact NW Boroughs Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (external link) Wigan’s local mental health trust delivers community and inpatient mental health services across the North West 01925 664 000 Mental Health Link Workers – North West Boroughs Healthcare (external link) Provides mental health advice, guidance […]