Adults across Doncaster, Rotherham and North Lincolnshire who are feeling low or anxious are being reminded that help is on hand from talking therapies services this Stress Awareness Month.
The theme for this year’s event is “lead with love”, urging people to show themselves and those around them, compassion, kindness, and acceptance, while also encouraging self-care.
People who might be struggling are invited to take part in their local talking therapies’ Stressbuster course, which can support people to manage their symptoms better. The 6-week workshop covers a different topic each session, helping attendees to learn more about relaxation techniques, activity planning, challenging negative thoughts, addressing worries, and managing panic attacks.
Tim Godley, Team Manager of the Doncaster service, explains: “One in four people experience common mental health problems, with stress being one of them. Stress can show in many different ways, symptoms might include:
- low mood, anxiety or worrying frequently
- sleep problems
- avoiding doing things you would normally enjoy
- disconnecting from friends and family
“People who sign up for support from our service can access a variety of treatment options to help them understand and manage their symptoms both now and in the future.
“All our treatment options are completely free and confidential. You can self-refer, without having to see your GP first, either over the phone or online.”
Alongside the Stressbuster course, Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) Talking Therapies services also offer one to one treatment for anyone over 18, who might be experiencing symptoms of stress, anxiety, depression, and many other common mental health conditions. There are a range of treatments available via telephone, in person, online and through text messaging.
The service also offers a specialist talking therapies for people who are experiencing anxiety or depression due to living with long-term health conditions.
If you, or anyone you know, needs help, you can contact your local team by phone:
- Doncaster Talking Therapies: 03000 211 556
- Doncaster Talking Therapies for Long-term Conditions: 03000 211 563
- Rotherham Talking Therapies: 03000 215 108
- North Lincolnshire Talking Therapies: 03000 216 165
You can also self-refer at Talking Therapies (opens in new window).
Published: April 08, 2025
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