With support from the people in your life and maybe with a little help from other sources, such as the resources on this website, it’s likely that you’ll find ways to improve your mood.

Improving your mood can take time, however. If you’re worried about the way that you’re coping, or if you have concerns about your mental health more generally and think you may need further support, please get in touch with your GP in the first instance.

Here are some other sources of support you might want to consider:

The Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership websites are a good place to look for locally available support:

• iThrive focuses on support that’s available Edinburgh-wide. You can search for local support to meet your needs by clicking here.
• Midspace is Midlothian’s online source of mental health and wellbeing information. You can search for local support to meet your needs by clicking here.
• Eastspace is East Lothian’s online source of mental health and wellbeing information. You can search for local support to meet your needs by clicking here.
• Westspace is West Lothian’s online source of mental health and wellbeing information. You can search for local support to meet your needs by clicking here.

The  following  National organisations  focus specifically on low mood and may also be helpful:

• Breathing Space – 0800 83 85 87 (free to call, Mon-Thur 6pm-2am; Friday-Mon 6pm-6am) Free and confidential phone service if you’re feeling low, anxious or depressed. https://breathingspace.scot/
• The Samaritans – 116 123 (free to call, open 24/7, 365 days per year). Emotional support for anyone in emotional distress. https://www.samaritans.org/
• SAMH – 0344 800 0550 Offers support and information about mental health problems. https://www.samh.org.uk/