Wellbeing info
Note: the following are generally for persons resident in the UK.
The NHS in England offers some psychological support through Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) services.
The services are:
- talking therapies, such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), counselling, other therapies, and guided self-help.
- help for common mental health problems, like anxiety and depression.
You can refer yourself or do this through a GP. Find out more here.
Other places where you can find support and someone to talk to:
Diabetes UK
https://www.diabetes.org.uk/guide-to-diabetes/emotions
Helpline: 0345 123 2399
Email: helpline@diabetes.org.uk
Mind
https://www.mind.org.ukInfoline: 0300 123 3393 – an information and signposting service. Open 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday (except for bank holidays).
Email: info@mind.org.uk
Text: 86463
Samaritans
https://www.samaritans.org
24/7 free helpline
Call: 116 123
Email: jo@samaritans.org
YoungMinds (Young people's mental health charity)
Textline: Text YM to 85258Opening times:24/7
Childline
Call: 0800 11 117
Books
Diabetes Burnout: What to Do When Type 1 Diabetes Is Getting Too Much and You Feel Like Things Are Slipping (Talking Type 1)
by Rose Stewart
Paperback, 14 pages, published 9 December 2021.
Diabetes Burnout: What to Do When You Can't Take It Anymore
by William Polonsky (Note, US author)
Paperback 360 pages, published 13 January 2000 by the American Diabetes Association. Available on Amazon.
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