Mental Health Awareness Week

This 💙 Mental Health Awareness Week 💙, remember: you are not alone. No matter what you’re facing, support is available across the UK 24/7 through the NHS.

For many Africans and Nigerians in the UK, mental health can be difficult to talk about. Stress from relocation, work pressure, family responsibilities back home, loneliness, immigration worries, financial challenges, or simply adjusting to life abroad can feel overwhelming. But asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness 🤝

Urgent Mental Health Support – NHS 111

If you need urgent mental health support, call 111 and select the mental health option.

You’ll speak with a trained professional who can guide you to the right support services.

You can reach out if you are experiencing:

• Anxiety or panic attacks
• Depression or low mood
• Emotional distress
• Suicidal thoughts
• Overwhelming stress
• Concerns about someone else’s wellbeing

You can also contact your GP for urgent support or advice about mental health treatment and services.

Free Confidential Listening Services

If you simply need someone to talk to, these free services are available:

📞 Samaritans – Call 116 123
📧 Email: jo@samaritans.org
Available 24/7 for confidential emotional support.

📞 Childline – Call 0800 1111
Support for anyone under 19 years old.

If It’s an Emergency

Call 999 or go to A&E immediately if:

• Someone’s life is at risk
• There has been self-harm or an overdose
• You feel unsafe or unable to keep someone else safe

Mental health emergencies are treated just as seriously as physical health emergencies.

Remember ❤️

Checking in on your friends, family, church members, flat-mates, and community matters. Sometimes a simple “How are you really doing?” can make a huge difference.

There is no shame in seeking support.

Please share this with someone who may need it. 🇳🇬🇬🇭🇰🇪🇿🇦🌍

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