Wellbeing

For more than twenty years Art Angel has been at the forefront of supporting people with mental health problems in their attempts to get better and stay well through active participation in the arts. From the outset we have seen ourselves as a project run for and by people with lived experience of mental ill-health, and as such feel we can rightly claim to be like no other organisation of its kind

We provide a wide range of support and our team is experienced in community-led approaches in various topic areas, including: Mental health and wellbeing Substance use Keeping active Food, nutrition and healthy eating.

Are you worried about your mental health? Feeling overwhelmed or low and need to talk to someone about seeking relevant support? You can self-refer to PALMS for consultation. Who is this service for? Anyone aged 16-64 years who is experiencing mental health difficulties, individuals aged 16-17 years who are not enrolled in school education, you are not currently seeing a mental health professional (e.g. psychologist, mental health nurse, or psychiatrist). you might be struggling with low mood.

If you or the individual you are supporting is overweight, losing weight has many health benefits. Making small, simple changes to what and how much you are eating and drinking can really help you lose the pounds. The NHS Tayside Adult Weight Management Service has information on understanding your weight which will allow you to determine whether you are overweight or obese and the implications this has on your health.

The SOS service is for patients aged 16 or over whose mental health and wellbeing are affected by social and economic issues such as debt, housing, benefit support or similar. The link workers negotiate, liaise, advocate and communicate on the patient's behalf at the same time as they help to build the capacity and resilience of the patient to deal with issues themselves If you're interested in accessing the service please contact reception.

Change Mental Health works closely with the Tayside community to provide early information and support to people who require help with their mental health needs

Many of us find it helpful to talk, particularly during stressful events at home or work, or after a bereavement or loss. Telling your story uninterrupted and judgment-free could help you to sort through your emotions. You may then be able to rediscover your strength and find a way forward. The service is available to anyone registered with a Tayside GP practice, to make an appointment call or email.

Free online courses covering low mood, stress and resilience. Work out why you feel as you do, how to tackle problems, build confidence, get going again, feel happier, stay calm, tackle upsetting thinking and more. Our courses are free for individuals using them in their own lives.

Information on common symptoms and what to do about them. Includes stomach ache, headache and rash.

With over 380 easy read health resources that include pictures and simple text, Easy Health's information is accessible to anyone who finds written information hard to understand, including people with learning disabilities.

Re-engage provides vital, life-enhancing social connections for older people at a time in their lives when their social circles are diminishing.

Street fit Scotland is a not for profit Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation/Social Enterprise. Our programme provides a route back into the community, a way of re-integrating back into society supporting to become active citizens.

Vitamin B12 or B9 (commonly called folate) deficiency anaemia occurs when a lack of vitamin B12 or folate causes the body to produce abnormally large red blood cells that can't function properly.

This app provides self-help techniques to help manage overall anxiety. Track anxiety levels, triggers, and build a personal tool kit in the app. It also provides interactive guidance for practicing self-help and a closed social community to engage with others. If you’re looking for holistic snapshot of your anxiety and how to cope with it, this may be the app for you.

Meditation app. Learn to relax. 10mins free for 10 days then small subscription.

By sharing people’s real-life experiences, healthtalk.org provides free, reliable information about health issues. You can watch people share their stories about cancer, autism, motor-neurone disease, pregnancy, drugs, depression and much more.

Humankind create services and support to meet people’s complex health and social needs, helping them to build healthier lives that have meaning and value for themselves and their families. They support local people to create stronger, better-connected communities.