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On the Sporting Couch: Duncan Bell
This series tells incredible stories of determination from athletes who have come to terms with a condition that is too often still a taboo in dressing rooms and sports clubs across the country. In this episode former Bath and England star Duncan Bell opens up to psychotherapist Gary Bloom about living with depression and anxiety.
If you have been affected by any part of this programme, there are a number of organisations that could help you. They include...
020 7803 1101
Improving the lives of those with mental health problems or learning difficulties.
020 7780 7300
Supports people through mental health services.
020 7827 8300
Working to improve the quality of life for people with mental health problems.
0845 123 2320
Provides information and support to those who are affected by depression via publications, supporter services and a network of self-help groups.
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
01455 883300
Through the BACP you can find out more about counselling services in your area.
0843 28 98 401 (every day from 9am-8pm)
PANDAS Foundation vision is to support every individual with pre (antenatal), postnatal depression or postnatal psychosis in England, Wales and Scotland. We campaign to raise awareness and remove the stigma. We provide our PANDAS Help Line, Support Groups offer online advice to all and much more.
Gives free confidential information and advice to help people sort out their money, legal, consumer and other problems.
Support for children and young people
020 7336 8445
Provides information and advice for anyone with concerns about the mental health of a child or young person.
0800 1111
Free, national helpline for children and young people in trouble or danger.
Listening, support and information service run by students for students.
Other places you could go for support
0800 009966
Infoline on issues relating to older people.
020 7837 7324
Provides information, support and referral services.
020 7346 6700
The UK’s largest organisation working with refugees and asylum seekers.
0300 100 1234
Offers advice, relationship counselling, sex therapy, workshops, mediation, consultations and support.
A free, confidential directory of trained, professional counsellors and therapists in the UK.
08000 562 561
A 24/7 telephone support line which gives teachers access to professional coaches and counsellors 365 days a year. The network also campaigns for change within schools and education policy in order to...
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