Guide to recovery
Here we encourage you to think about what recovery means to you and help you identify your opportunities to move forward.
In crisis? find out how you can get urgent support
If you need support urgently or outside of our working hours, please don’t hesitate to contact
SAMARITANS
Freephone their Veterans Support Hub for the military community on 0808 175 3075 (24/7) or email jo@samaritans.org – to access confidential emotional support for feelings of distress, despair or suicidal thoughts.
SHOUT
A crisis text support service for people in the military community who are struggling and need immediate support to get through a crisis. Text CONTACT to 85258. #TextCONTACT85258
NHS 111
To access medical help fast but when it’s not a 999 emergency, telephone 111 (available 24 hours). To access information from the NHS on conditions, treatments, local services and healthy living, visit the NHS website.
COMBAT STRESS
For urgent psychological support, please call 0800 1381619
SHELTER
For urgent housing support, please call 0808 800 4444
This plan will help you understand what motivates you and how you can manage and boost your own wellbeing.
Wellness is about making choices towards a healthy and fulfilling life. It is more than being free from illness. It is about more than just your physical health.
Change and growth
Wellness is about change and growth for many areas of your life.
It can include
- what we fuel our bodies with nutritionally, as well as emotionally and spiritually
- financial wellbeing
- the environment you live in
- your knowledge and skills
- finding purpose in your work
your relationships.
Your wellness action plan will be unique to you. It will contain the things you need to do to stay well.
It can also include who to contact if you’re not feeling well, mentally or physically.
Key points to keep in mind
Here are five important things to keep in mind when writing your wellness action plan
- Have hope. People who experience mental health difficulties can, and do, get well. They achieve their goals and meet their full potential.
- Take personal responsibility. It's up to you to do what you need to do, to keep well.
- Education is key. Learn all you can about what you’re experiencing so you can make good decisions about your life.
- Speak up for yourself. Reach out to others to get what you need, want, and deserve to support your wellness and recovery.
- Support is vital. Working towards your wellbeing is your responsibility. But receiving support and giving it to others will help you feel better and enhance your quality of life.
Need further help?
If you still need guidance, your GP could also help you with your wellness action plan.
Self-help guides to recovery
Read our guide find out how to make your own wellness action plan.
Wellness action plan PDF 1.0 MBSMART goals
Goal setting is important - it helps you to keep moving forwards in your recovery journey.
Daily routine
In this guide, we offer useful hints and tips to consider when planning your routine.
Sleeping well
If you’re struggling to get enough sleep, you’re not alone. It’s a common problem which affects people from all walks of life. There are many positive steps you can take to improve your sleep.
Eating well
What you eat and drink can have a big impact on your physical and mental health. Making some small, healthy changes to your diet could bring big benefits.
Yoga
Discover how yoga can help you feel calmer, healthier, and more resilient in this series of home workout videos.
Self-help guides
These easy-to-follow self-help guides will give you useful information and tips to make positive and lasting change in key areas of your life.
Recovery College
Our Recovery College is the first to be designed specifically for wounded veterans and their families. Each course will help you identify your ambitions and gain the confidence, knowledge and understanding necessary to achieve them.
Suicide Awareness Training
Help us create suicide-safer communities for veterans by taking our free online training today.
Understanding anger
When anger becomes overwhelming, it can be distressing and lead to difficulties in your day-to-day life. We can help you learn how to manage your anger.
Living with low mood and depression
Low mood can affect people’s thoughts. Sometimes depression makes everything feel harder to do. If this sounds like something you’re experiencing, these courses can help you.
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