At Nicola's we want women to be more educated about mental health.
Here are various support and resources which are available to women struggling with their mental health ⬇️
Visit your GP or Practice Mental Health Nurse
Based in your GP Practice. Just call your practice and ask for an appointment with your GP or Practice Mental Health Nurse 👩⚕️ 👨⚕️ see leaflet 👇
West Space Online Mental Health Resource West Lothian
What is West Space?
West Space is an online mental health and wellbeing resource specifically designed for people living or working in West Lothian.
Key functions
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It provides a directory of local services: users can search for support by type (e.g., counselling, peer-support, advocacy), audience (e.g., carers, students), age group, and area within West Lothian.
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It offers self-help materials and guides: including free & low-cost counselling, apps for mindfulness, CBT resources, information for children & young people, and practical support (housing, money etc.).
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It promotes positive mental health and wellbeing activities: via connecting people to local activities/places, encouraging the “Five Ways to Wellbeing”, and providing seasonal or thematic content (e.g., winter wellbeing).
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It serves as a platform for awareness and support: offering “Need help now” sections, service directory, and sign-posting for more intensive help (including crisis support).
Westspace Website 👇
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NHS Inform – Your Trusted Mental Health Support
At Nicola’s, we know how important it is for women to have access to reliable, compassionate information when life feels overwhelming. Whether you’re dealing with stress, anxiety, low mood, menopause changes, grief, or simply trying to understand your own wellbeing better, it helps to have a place you can trust.
One of the best resources available in Scotland is NHS Inform Mental Health.
It offers clear, easy-to-understand guidance on a wide range of mental health topics, including:
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Understanding symptoms
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Self-help tips and online tools
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When to seek further support
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How to navigate services
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Support for families, carers and young people
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Urgent help if you’re in crisis
It’s all free, confidential, and regularly updated by healthcare professionals.
You can explore the full mental health section here:
