Services & Support
United Kingdom
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Mind – National mental health charity offering advice and support to anyone experiencing a mental health problem.
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Doctors in Distress – Supports healthcare workers’ mental wellbeing.
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Practitioner Health (NHS) – Confidential NHS service supporting doctors and dentists with mental health and addiction concerns.
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Hub of Hope – App and directory listing UK mental health services and charities by location, topic, and delivery method (in-person, phone, etc).
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TASC – The Ambulance Staff Charity – Provides emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing support to UK ambulance staff.
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REbellious Health – Mentioned alongside Doctors in Distress; peer-support focused wellbeing initiative.
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BEAT – UK-based eating disorder charity offering online and phone support.
- Doctors’ Support Network (DSN, UK) — confidential self-help network for physicians in the UK
Australia
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Black Dog Institute – Research-based organisation offering resources, education, and clinical services for mental health.
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Beyond Blue Helpline – 24/7 support for people experiencing anxiety, depression, or suicidal thoughts.
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Centre for Clinical Interventions (CCI) – Western Australia–based organisation offering free, evidence-based self-help workbooks and resources for wellbeing.
United States of America
- Physician Support Line (USA) – Free, confidential peer support for physicians and medical students.
- ACP I.M. Emotional Support Hub / Physician Well-being & Professional Fulfillment – Peer support, counselling connections, and well-being resources for physicians.
- ACEP Physician Wellness Hub / Mental Health Resources for Physicians – Wellness, resilience, and peer support for emergency medicine doctors. Includes the ACEP “Mental Health Resources for Physicians” page.
- ACEP Peer Support Project – Training and peer support structure for emergency physicians.
- Doctors’ Support Network (UK) – Confidential self-help network offering peer support for doctors experiencing mental health concerns.
International / Global
Togetherall – Anonymous online peer support community for mental health, open globally.
We’ll be updating this section regularly to reflect new services and resources, helping this page stay useful and relevant every day of the year, not just on World Mental Health Day.
Shared Reflections from the WEM Community
Mantras & Self-Talk
Take a breath, you can do this.
— WEM Community
Do what you can do well, let go of the rest. No one is expecting more.
— WEM Community
Perception is everything!!
— Harishankar Muthenahalli
I am hardcore — I can handle this; I’ve handled worse.
— WEM Community
“Just breathe.”
— Ava
Several!!!! Resilience is a superpower. Kindness is the real punk rock. You got this. You can do this. You probably aren’t going to die doing this. Stay curious. Just do your best. Better is the enemy of good.
— Sarah Spelsberg MD
You’ve got this!
— WEM Community
Self care is not selfish.
— Karen O’Neill
“Do it scared.” “The time will pass anyway.”
— Dr. Shireen Kumar
“A luta continua, vitória é certa.” — The struggle continues, but victory is certain.
— WEM Community
If you can’t sleep, shower. If you can’t shower, sleep. Find the glimmers. In every situation there is something to be found — the kindness of another person, or a nice view. Ground yourself. Breathe slow and steady. Talk. Tell your friends when you appreciate them, when you love them, when they helped. Value them and return the favour.
— WEM Community
Not all those who wander are lost.
— WEM Community
You’re not alone. Take care of yourself first, and everything else will start to fall into place. You’ve survived every challenge you’ve faced so far and each one has made you stronger.
— WEM Community
It’s OK NOT to be OK.
— Dr Rebecca Ryell GP
Everything will be alright in the end. If it’s not alright, it’s not the end.
— WEM Community
ADVICE FROM EXPERIENCE
Contributors
This resource was made possible thanks to the time, honesty, and generosity of the WEM community, including:
Harishankar Muthenahalli, Ava, Sarah Spelsberg MD, Karen O’Neill, Dr. Shireen Kumar, Dr Rebecca Ryell GP
and countless others across the WEM network who shared their experiences, reflections, and advice.
Your words continue to remind us that even in the most demanding environments, compassion, for ourselves and each other, is what keeps us grounded.
