Mental Health Services

Mental health is about how we behave, think and feel. One in four people in the UK has a mental health problem at some point in their lives, which affects their daily life, relationships or physical health.

Call 999 or go to A&E now if:

  • someone's life is at risk - for example, they have seriously injured themselves or taken an overdose
  • you do not feel you can keep yourself or someone else safe

Call: 999

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Get advice from 111 or ask for an urgent GP appointment if:

  • you need urgent help for your mental health

Get help from 111 online or call 111 and select the mental health option.

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If you have any concerns about your mental wellbeing or physical health please contact your General Practitioner (GP)

or see: 

If you are worried about the safety of a child

If you are experiencing domestic violence

Steps 2 Wellbeing

Many people experience difficulties with feeling low or depressed, finding it hard to motivate yourself or feeling more tired than usual. Steps 2 Wellbeing Service is a free, confidential NHS service for anyone aged 18+ who is registered at a GP surgery in Dorset. Offering a range of different types of treatment for people experiencing problems with low mood/depression, anxiety or stress. Some of the problems can include:

  • Depression and low mood
  • Anxiety (including social anxiety and generalised anxiety)
  • Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
  • Specific phobias
  • Panic disorder
  • Stress

They provide support either over the telephone, face-to-face, in groups or via the internet. The use of language or British Sign Language interpreters can be arranged if required.

 

Purbeck Community Mental Health Team (CMHT)

The CMHTs provide care, advice and information for people aged 18 and over with significant mental health problems, including:

  • Schizophrenia and psychotic or delusional disorders
  • Affective disorders such as mania, manic depression and moderate/severe depression
  • Eating disorders
  • Organic Mental Disorder
  • Significant mental health problems following childbirth
  • Phobias, anxiety disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress disorder and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
  • Personality disorders that cause significant distress or risk to the individual or others

If you think you are suffering with any of the above or need help please contact your GP for an appointment and possible referral.

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