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Please see highlights of a few of the mental health and wellbeing resources that offer information, learning opportunities and details of services available in our communities:

Well Connected App
Well Connected is Lanarkshire’s social prescribing programme that makes it easier for us to take part in and benefit from activities and services that we know can improve our wellbeing. The programme has been shown to help people by: improving self-confidence and self-esteem; reducing low mood; reduce feelings of stress; increase the number of people taking part in arts, leisure, education, volunteering and many other ways. The app is free to download and available on the Apple App Store and for Android by searching Well Connected Lanarkshire. More information about the app, other mental health topics and self-help resources can be found by visiting www.elament.org.uk
 
Lanarkshire Suicide Prevention App
A new smartphone app provides practical support for people who are having suicidal thoughts or who may know someone who is. To help get the “Let’s Talk” message across, the Suicide Prevention in Lanarkshire app is packed with useful information to help keep people safe and provide guidance on how to look out for others you may be concerned about. Details about training and awareness sessions, facts and myths around suicide, how to start the conversation about suicide, and how to access crucial support helplines and much more. The app has been created by South Lanarkshire Council and North Lanarkshire Council’s suicide prevention initiatives. The app is free to download from your mobile device app store by searching for SP Lanarkshire.
 
SilverCloud
These programmes give you the skills to deal with everyday issues that affect your emotional health. Four SilverCloud courses (Space from COVID-19, Resilience, Sleep and Stress) can be accessed by self-referral (with other courses requiring a referral from your GP or another healthcare professional. The 4 self-referral courses available on SilverCloud Online Therapy.

Useful Websites:
Elament   
Lanarkshire’s first stop for online mental health and wellbeing resources www.elament.org.uk
 
Lanarkshire Mind Matters
NHS Lanarkshire Psychological Services website offering a range of services for a range of needs and information about ways you can help yourself (adults aged 18 and over) www.lanarkshiremindmatters.scot.nhs.uk
 
NHS Inform and Scotland’s Service Directory
Scotland’s national health information service. You can also access Scotland’s Service Directory – details of all NHS services across Scotland and local health and wellbeing services in here in Lanarkshire (reliable, quality assured information) www.nhsinform.scot