Mental Health
Everyone experiences periods where life can feel difficult. Whether you’re feeling anxious, low, overwhelmed, stressed, isolated or struggling to cope, you don’t have to manage things alone.
At Swan Medical Group we believe that mental health care should be personalised. We will work with you to understand what matters to you, what support you need, and help you access the right services at the right time.
Our team includes GPs, Social Prescribers, Patient Wellbeing Advisors and links with local NHS and community mental health services, allowing us to offer support that goes beyond medication alone.
How we can support you
Depending on your needs, we may be able to help with:
- Anxiety and depression
- Stress and burnout
- Low mood
- Loneliness and social isolation
- Bereavement
- Coping with long-term health conditions
- Trauma and difficult life events
- Carer stress
- Financial, housing or employment worries affecting wellbeing
- Domestic abuse
- Accessing counselling and psychological therapies
- Building confidence, resilience and coping strategies
Not everyone will need the same type of support. We’ll help you find the approach that is right for you.
Social Prescribing
Sometimes improving mental wellbeing isn’t about medical treatment alone.
Our Social Prescribing Team offers personalised, non-medical support to help improve your overall wellbeing. During an appointment we’ll take the time to understand what matters most to you and work with you to identify the support that best fits your individual circumstances.
We can help you:
- understand what support would benefit you
- access local mental health services
- build confidence in engaging with support
- reduce loneliness and isolation
- connect with community groups and activities
- access financial, housing and practical advice
- find exercise and wellbeing activities
- support you through difficult life changes
Rather than simply signposting, we aim to support you in taking the next steps and accessing services that can make a real difference.
For more information about our Social Prescribing service, please visit our
Social Prescribers page.
Social Prescribers | Swan Medical Group
Patient Wellbeing Advisors (in partnership with Mind)
We are pleased to work with dedicated Patient Wellbeing Advisors from Mind, who provide additional support for patients experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties.
They can help you develop practical skills to improve your wellbeing, including:
- coping strategies for anxiety and low mood
- stress management techniques
- improving confidence
- emotional wellbeing skills
- self-management tools
- building resilience
Your GP or another member of the practice team can discuss whether this service may be suitable for you.
Counselling and Talking Therapies
Many people benefit from talking therapies.
If counselling or psychological therapy is appropriate, we can help you access services including:
- NHS Talking Therapies (formerly IAPT)
- local community counselling services
- affordable counselling providers
- specialist support services where appropriate
If you’re unsure which option is right for you, speak to a member of our team and we’ll help you
explore the most appropriate service.
https://www.talkingtherapieshiow.nhs.uk/hampshire
Domestic Abuse Support
Abuse can have a significant impact on both physical and mental health.
If you are experiencing domestic abuse—or are worried about someone else—you are not alone, and confidential support is available.
We can:
- provide a safe space to talk
- help you access specialist services
- support your safety planning
- refer you to appropriate local organisations
Stop Domestic Abuse
☎ 0330 0533 630
Stop Domestic Abuse provides confidential support for anyone experiencing domestic abuse across Hampshire. They offer practical advice, safety planning, advocacy, support for adults and children, and help to access safe accommodation where needed.
Visit:
Domestic Abuse Support in Hampshire | Stop Domestic Abuse
National Domestic Abuse Helpline (Refuge)
☎ 0808 2000 247 (24 hours)
The helpline offers confidential support for anyone experiencing domestic abuse, including emotional, physical, sexual, financial or coercive abuse.
Visit:
https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/
Looking after your mental wellbeing
There are many things that can help improve mental wellbeing alongside professional support, including:
- keeping physically active
- maintaining a regular sleep routine
- connecting with friends and family
- spending time outdoors
- reducing alcohol and drug use
- mindfulness and relaxation techniques
- joining community groups and activities
- seeking help early rather than waiting until things become overwhelming
If you’re unsure where to start, our Social Prescribing Team can help you explore what might work for you.
Urgent Mental Health Support
If you need help today
If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, support is available 24 hours a day.
- NHS 111
Call 111 and select the mental health option (or ask for mental health support) to access urgent advice and local crisis services.
You can also visit the NHS guidance on Where to get urgent help for mental health.
- Samaritans
☎ 116 123 (free, 24 hours)
For anyone who needs someone to listen.
- CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably)
☎ 0800 58 58 58
Support for anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts or struggling to cope.
- Papyrus Hopeline247
☎ 0800 068 4141
Text: 88247
Email: pat@papyrus-uk.org
Support for children and young adults under 35 experiencing suicidal thoughts.
- Childline
☎ 0800 1111
Confidential support for anyone under 19.
- Mind
☎ 0300 102 1234
Information and advice on mental health and local support.
In an emergency
If someone has seriously harmed themselves, is at immediate risk of harming themselves or others, or their life is in danger:
- Call 999 immediately
- or go to your nearest Accident & Emergency (A&E) Department
Do not wait for a GP appointment if you believe someone is in immediate danger.
Additional support and resources
- NHS Every Mind Matters
- Hampshire and Isle of Wight NHS Mental Health Services
Mental health services :: Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- NHS Talking Therapies self-referral
Hampshire :: Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- Mind
We’re Mind, the mental health charity | Mind
- YoungMinds
YoungMinds | Mental Health Charity For Children And Young People | Young Minds
- SHOUT (text 85258)
Shout: The UK’s free, confidential, 24/7 mental health text service | Shout 85258
- Veterans’ Mental Health services (Op COURAGE)
Mental health support for veterans, service leavers and reservists – NHS
