Sometimes our own mental health causes us serious concern and we need urgent help. Sometimes someone else's mental health causes us great concern. Sometimes we are afraid for our own or someone else's safety. If this is the case, please do not hesitate to contact someone who can help, even if it is only for support and guidance. They may help to calm the situation and reassure you. When you speak to someone, try to remember to:

• keep calm
• keep safe
• tell them who you are
• tell them what is wrong
• tell them what you need
• trust what they say to you
• if there is a reason why you cannot follow any advice, do not be afraid to tell them why.

If there is real danger, dial 999 and ask for the Police