Many people experience common mental health problems at some point in their lives. Life changing events like the loss of a loved one, loss of employment, or even just everyday life stresses can lead to difficulties and you may need help and support. Common mental health problems are easily developed. Mild depression, anxiety, stress, panics, eating problems and loss of sleep make it difficult for us to cope with life’s daily demands.

‘Healthy Minds’ is a service to help you when support is needed. We can work with you to help you examine how you are coping and develop your coping skills. All staff have received special training to offer support through a stepped model of integrated care. This includes:
Mental Health Practitioners (these could be nurses or social workers for example)

• Psychologists
• Occupational Therapists
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapists
• Counsellors
• Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners

Initially you can go to your GP who will refer you to our service. Other health professionals can also refer you to us including Midwives, Health Visitors and Practice nurses. All we ask is that you are over 16 years of age. Once you have been referred we will work with you to explore the problems you are facing and identify how best to deal with them.

The team can offer support in a number of ways. Depending on your needs these may include:

• Guided self-help focuses on empowering people to make changes at a pace that suits you.
• Counselling to help address difficult life events and problems you may experience in relationships.
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a talking treatment that looks at how thoughts affect emotions whilst helping you to identify goals.
• Access to a range of other professionals for example Occupational Therapists, Nurses and Psychologists.
• Signposting to put you in contact with other services that can offer you help and support.

Information about the Healthy Minds service can be found at www.eastlancshealthyminds.nhs.uk

Contact Details:

Burnley Healthy Minds Gannow Lane Resource Centre, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 6QH Tel: 01282 657230	Hyndburn Healthy Minds The Mount, Whalley Road, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 5DE Tel: 01254 226007
Pendle Healthy Minds Pendle House, Leeds Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 9TG Tel: 01282 657927	Ribble Valley Healthy Minds Marsh Way, Off Pimlico Road, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 2BL Tel: 01200 420499
Rossendale Healthy Minds Balladen House, Union Road, Rawtenstall, Lancashire, BB4 6NE Tel: 01282 657790