Resources
We are aware that Rachel’s talk includes references to mental health, suicide, and miscarriage. We recognise that for some, these are highly sensitive and emotive topics. If you are affected by the conversation, please reach out to one of the organisations or support mechanisms signposted below:
Mental health
MIND
Promotes the views and needs of people with mental health problems.
Phone: 0300 123 3393 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm)
www.mind.org.uk
Black, African and Asian Therapy Network
Home to the largest community of therapists of Black, African, South Asian and Caribbean heritage in the U.K.
Rethink Mental Illness
Support and advice for people living with mental illness.
Phone: 0300 5000 927 (Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 4pm)
www.rethink.org
Black Minds Matter U.K.
Free mental health resources. Therapists can also apply to join the Black Minds Matter team.
Suicide
Samaritans
Confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair.
Phone: 116 123 (free 24-hour helpline)
www.samaritans.org.uk
Miscarriage
Sands
Sands supports anyone who has been affected by the death of a baby before, during or shortly after birth.
0808 164 3332
helpline@sands.org.uk
https://www.sands.org.uk/support-you
The Miscarriage Association
The Miscarriage Association is here to provide support and information to anyone affected by miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy or molar pregnancy.
01924 200799
info@miscarriageassociation.org.uk
www.miscarriageassociation.org.uk
The NHS website also has a comprehensive list of support services that deal with a number of the topics above and more
https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/nhs-voluntary-charity-services/charity-and-voluntary-services/get-help-from-mental-health-helplines/
Find out more about Reena and her Mindful Medics programme here: https://drreenakotecha.com/mindful-medics/
A big thank you to Dr Reena Kotecha for the mindfulness meditation practice for episode 2 of TEDxNHS Unlocked.