Where to get support if you're struggling with your mental health this Christmas

The charity Mind say around one in four people will experience a mental health problem each year - with one in six people reporting a regular issue, such depression or anxiety.

The Christmas period can be a difficult time for many, especially if people are isolating or away from family and friends.

If you or someone you know is feeling low, depressed or just needs somebody to talk to, there are a range of services across the Channel Islands that can help.

JERSEY

• Jersey Samaritans call on 116 123 or or email jo@samaritans.org

• Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service call on 01534 445030

• Mind Jersey on 0800 7359 404

• LINC Mental Health and Wellbeing, including Jersey's Listening Lounge - on 01534 734443

• Kooth, an online mental health community

• YES Project for free counselling for ages 13-25, freephone 0800 7350 010

• Children and Families Hub on 01534 519000 or via email childrenandfamilieshub@gov.je

• NSPCC Jersey helpline on freephone: 0808 800 5000

GUERNSEY

• Guernsey Mind on 01481 722 959

• Guernsey Samaritans on 116 123

• The Oberlands Centre on 01481 725241 ext. 3561

OTHER SUPPORT

• CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) on 0800 58 58 58

• childline.org.uk on 0800 11 11