That’s the theme of this year’s World Mental Health Day, so three of our colleagues are sharing their own mental health stories, explaining how they were supported by the Trust as well as encouraging people to seek help if they need it because we can help, provide hope and help you recover.
You can read their stories and be inspired to be more open about your mental health.
They all share how LSCft has supported their mental health, and encourage you to seek help should you need it.
Remember if you need urgent mental health support this World Mental Health Day you can call us 24 hours a day.
Call 0800 953 0110 or dial 111 and select the mental health option.
Danny Forbes is one of the lads out of work, a strapping six foot four and once thought that talking about his mental health would make him seem weak. A clinical systems analyst for us, he fixes the software used by nurses and doctors across the Trust.
From his lived experience of attempting suicide, he’s speaking out this World Mental Health Day to urge men to not be afraid to ask for mental health support
Read Danny’s story and learn from him.
Rachel Pearson says LSCft saved her life. Now she works for the Trust in the Occupational Therapy Team at our secure mental health hospital, Guild Lodge. She shares her story including how we support her and how workplace mental health is so important.
Read Rachel’s story and learn from her experience.
Sofie Fowler works with older adults in the community as an occupational therapist.
She shares how as a frontline NHS worker, she regularly accesses our Talking Therapies Service and as a carer to members of her family is supported at work.
Read Sofie’s story and be inspired to consider Talking Therapies.
Like Sofie, you can self-refer to NHS Talking Therapies on our website to support your mental health.
Our Wellbeing Helpline and Texting Service is a listening service for the residents of Lancashire and South Cumbria. It is a free-phone out of hours, person centred listening environment for people requiring emotional support in relation to their wellbeing and mental health or that of someone they know.
The service is available Monday to Friday 7pm to 11pm and Saturday to Sunday 12 noon to midnight.
Our Text service is available Monday to Friday 10am to 11pm and Saturday to Sunday 12 noon to midnight.
Contact the helpline on 0800 915 4640 or by texting Hello to 07860 022 846.
