What other help can I get for PTSD?
If you need urgent help for your mental health, you can:
Contact NHS 111 for urgent mental health support:
- You can call NHS 111 or
- visit the 111 website
You will need to answer some questions. They will refer you to an appropriate service or tell you what to do next.
For other options, go to our get help now page.
Or you can find more information about options for urgent mental health support in our information on:
- Getting help for someone in a mental health crisis, and
- Worried about your mental health? How to get treatment and support
What self-help can I try?
There are things that you can do to help yourself. This is also known as self-care or self-help.
Self-care is things like how you take care of your diet, exercise, daily routine, relationships and how you are feeling.
When it comes to self-care, everyone is different.
You can learn how to notice when you are becoming unwell and know what your triggers are.
Read more about self-help in our information on our Worried about your mental health - How to get treatment and support page.
Some other helpful PTSD resources include:
Can support groups help me?
You could join a support group, if there is one in your local area.
A support group is where people come together to share information, experiences and give each other support.
Hearing about the experiences of others can help you feel understood. This may help you feel less alone and boost your self-confidence.
You might be able to find a local group by searching online or with the below links:
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The staff were so kind and understanding, completely non-judgemental, and the other people attending the support group were very welcoming.
How can social services help me?
You might need support to look after yourself. You have the right to a needs assessment from social services.
For example, you may need support so that you can:
- get out of the house,
- keep in touch with friends and family,
- get a job or take part in education,
- clean your house,
- prepare meals or go shopping,
- keep safe,
- manage your money,
- take part in leisure activities, or
- contribute to society, such as volunteering or being in a club or group.
Read more about the social care assessment.
What are NHS recovery colleges?
Recovery colleges are part of the NHS. They offer free courses about mental health to help you manage your experiences.
They can help you to take control of your life and become an expert in your own wellbeing and recovery. You can usually self-refer to a recovery college.
Recovery colleges are not available in all areas. To see if there is a recovery college in your area you can use a search on the internet. You can also search the Mind Recovery Net.
