Gateshead Talking Therapies: Supporting World Mental Health Day 2025

World Mental Health Day takes place every year on 10 October. It’s a reminder of the importance of good mental health and the need to prioritise and invest in good mental health.

Poor mental health is not inevitable, and World Mental Health Day is an opportunity for us all to consider how, together, we can help everyone have better mental health. 

This year the focus is on the mental health impact of repeated exposure to news coverage of crises and conflicts. The world is going through a tough time right now and even if you're not directly affected by events, it can still feel like a lot to cope with. It's okay to ask for help, no matter what you, or anyone else is going through.

To learn more about common mental health problems, you may find these Mental Health Self Help Guides useful - www.web.ntw.nhs.uk/selfhelp  (provided by Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust)   

If you want to explore therapy as an option to help manage your mental health and are registered with a Gateshead GP, you can self-refer to our service online - How to access us :: South Tyneside and Sunderland Mental Health Services - or by calling 0191 283 2541

If you, or someone you know, is experiencing a mental health crisis, you can now call NHS 111 and select option 2 for urgent mental health support.