2025 research showed that 1 in 4 of us will experience some degree of mental health condition in our lifetimes. Loss, changes in work, friendships or simply the changing world we live in, can impact our wellbeing and take its toll on our mental health
There is lots of resources for mental health support out there to ensure no one has to go through mental health struggles alone. We’ve listed some resources, charities, and apps below, but if you’re struggling with anxiety or depression, we recommend that you reach out to your GP for further support.
Charity groups
Mind: From sharing personal mental health stories to information on the different types of psychiatric medicine, Mind is a wealth of information and advice about all mental health issues.
Mental Health Foundation: From podcasts and videos to inspiring stories, there’s lots of content on the Mental Health Foundation’s website to support your wellbeing.
Apps
Chill panda: Using your heart rate, Chill Panda suggests breathing exercises or light exercise to suit your mood and help you relax.
Cove: Finding the right words to express how you feel can be hard. Cove takes a different approach and helps you create music to reflect emotions. You can share your creations with people or store it in your personal journal.
Headspace: One of the best known meditation apps out there, Headspace is great for those who are new to meditation and want to learn more about it. The 10-day intro course is free, but after it’s £9.99 a month or £49.99 if paid annually.
Happify: Happify uses a mixture of different exercises and games to help you evaluate your mood and practise techniques to help you boost your wellbeing.
7 Cups: Sometimes you just need to talk – and that’s where 7 Cups might be helpful. It calls itself “the world’s largest emotional support system” with trained volunteers ready to listed. Conversations are anonymous, confidential and the service is free.
Westfield Health resources for mental health
Mental health webinars
The power of movement: Take part in our webinar exploring the ways to strengthen mental health in the workplace and break down the stigma around conversations about wellbeing and mental health
Beyond the burnout: A proactive discussion, sharing tips for building a resilient workforce, aimed at HR teams, people managers and directors, our expert panel provide practical tips to create a workplace where your employees can thrive
Mental Health First Aid Training: Mental Health First Aid Instructor, Cathy Lawson, shares advice for choosing Mental Health First Aiders and how to ensure they’re utilized in your organisation.
Supporting employees’ mental health: Tips for controlling worry and dealing with stress: Our expert panel provide practical advice for employers to support the mental health of their people, with tips and techniques to help employees control worry and deal with stress.