Did you know that nearly 30,000 children, young people, and adults are currently on waiting lists for mental health support? And that at least one in four adults will experience a mental health condition at some point this year? Mental health conditions are also the leading cause of disability in the UK.
According to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), people living with severe and prolonged mental illness face even more serious risks. On average, they may die 15 to 20 years earlier than the general population. Early intervention is key, particularly for those facing a first episode of psychosis. Offering comprehensive physical health assessments and providing access to psychological therapies can make a life-changing difference.
Today on World Mental Health Day, and every day, let’s work together to raise awareness, speak openly about mental health, and ensure that those in need find the right support. Whether it’s for yourself, a friend, or a family member, help is out there. Let’s remind each other that no one has to face these challenges alone.
Here, we’ve highlighted some egg partners to help guide you through difficult times.
This award-winning, multidisciplinary mental health practice in Edinburgh’s city centre is renowned for providing a wide range of therapeutic services, nationally and internationally, across the lifespan. Their team provides services including Psychological Therapy to Psychiatry, family therapy and ADHD assessments. READ MORE
For teenagers who are struggling with their mental health, Edinburgh-based Laura Hollington offers a safe, welcoming space for weekly 1-1 counselling sessions. READ MORE
Former primary school teacher Alice Swainson is passionate about helping children manage anxiety and build confidence through emotional resilience. She leads school workshop programs and offers 1:1 support for children. Alice’s mission is to empower both children and parents with tools that foster emotional resilience and enable them to navigate life’s challenges. READ MORE
Physical activity is vital for both mental and physical well-being, and RED January is an inspiring community campaign that has motivated hundreds of thousands across the UK to get moving every day. Founder Hannah Beecham MBE recently joined us at the Women on Top Summit. Her message is simple: it doesn't matter how we move; it matters that we move. Join the campaign's "Let's Get Walking and Talking" initiative. READ MORE
Edinburgh CBT & Integrative Therapies
Located on Broughton Street, this small practice offers a range of talking therapies for individuals, groups, and corporate clients. Their non-judgmental, safe space supports communication in English, Italian, Spanish, Urdu, and Polish. READ MORE
Direction Counselling & Training
Direction provides a variety of services, including organisational counselling through employee assistance programmes, workplace supervision, mentoring, mediation, mindfulness, and training. Their team of highly skilled, BACP-accredited therapists also help individuals seeking positive life changes. Services include counselling and psychotherapy, online coaching through Thrive and Empower, workshops, women's retreats, and events. READ MORE
Clinical Psychologist Dr Laura Williams is a trauma specialist offering relational therapy to adults seeking to overcome childhood trauma patterns. READ MORE
This small, welcoming team of psychological therapists provides evidence-based therapy for a range of issues, including trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, work-related difficulties, relationship challenges and OCD. READ MORE
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