TALKWORKS - NHS

05/12/2025

Lots of people don't realise that a lack of sleep can have an impact on our wellbeing. From tiredness and fatigue, to low mood and irritability, not getting enough sleep can affect us in lots of different ways. If you struggle with sleep and would like to access some help, TALKWORKS is here for you: https://orlo.uk/jBn0H

03/12/2025

If you are struggling, please don't wait until things get worse before you get help. TALKWORKS is a free, NHS talking therapies service and we are here to help if you are feeling low in mood, stressed or anxious: https://orlo.uk/u4NUf

02/12/2025

Be kind to yourself.

This week is Grief Awareness Week, and a chance to recognise how any type of loss can affect our wellbeing.

There’s no right or wrong way to feel — grief affects everyone differently.

If you're finding things difficult, there’s support that can help.

➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/feelings-and-symptoms/grief-bereavement-loss/

01/12/2025

Living with a phobia can have a significant impact on your day-to-day life. At TALKWORKS we can help you to manage and overcome a range of different phobias with help from our therapists. Learn more about phobias and how we can help on our website: https://orlo.uk/qxuIy

28/11/2025

If you are an unpaid carer or know someone in a caring role, help is available if you are struggling.

Life as an unpaid carer can at times feel isolating or overwhelming.

But it is important to remember that you are not alone, and help is available from our service, but also from other organisations such as TALKWORKS - NHS, which offers a range of support for unpaid carers.

This includes:
- One-to-one sessions with an NHS therapist
- Online self-help programmes (available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week)
- Wellbeing workshops and interactive group courses

Would you like to find out more? Visit: 👇
https://www.talkworks.dpt.nhs.uk/blog/help-for-devon-based-carers?

27/11/2025

The symptoms of depression can look different in men and women.
Some of the signs that a man may be experiencing depression can include:
- Changes in mood, including feeling angry or irritable
- Losing interest in work, hobbies or relationships
- Feeling hopeless, numb or disconnected
Learn more about what depression can look like in men and the help that's available in our blog: https://orlo.uk/DEfXc

26/11/2025

Do you struggle to get to sleep or regularly wake up in the night? Our sleep workshop, delivered by our NHS clinicians, is packed with tips and tricks to help you get a better night's sleep. Spaces are still available at our next session on Monday 1 December at 9:15am. Call 0300 555344 to book your place, or visit our website to find out more: https://orlo.uk/3I32G

26/11/2025

Learn more about seasonal affective disorder and how TALKWORKS can help in our blog: https://www.talkworks.dpt.nhs.uk/blog/the-best-ways-to-cope-with-sad-in-winter

For some people, symptoms of seasonal affective disorder (SAD) can feel more noticeable or harder to manage during the winter.

But small things can help:

🔵 try some physical activity – anything that gets you moving
🔵 make the most of natural light – getting outside or sitting near windows
🔵 plan for tougher days – shifting stressful tasks or building in more rest

There’s also treatment available if you’re finding things really tough – such as light therapy, talking therapies or medication.

Find out more ➡️ www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/seasonal-affective-disorder-sad/overview/

24/11/2025

Today is a new opportunity to make healthy choices. From eating well to exercise - what are steps are you taking to improve your mental and physical wellbeing? If you need some help, our therapists can help you to set goals and develop healthy habits: https://orlo.uk/CZbd1

22/11/2025

A conversation can make a big difference to someone who is struggling. Check in on your loved ones this weekend.
To anyone who is finding things hard, help is available: https://orlo.uk/HGIkm

20/11/2025

We’re at Exeter Library today with the team at Devon Carers at Westbank for Carers Rights Day. If you are a carer or know someone who is, why not stop by and speak to us? We’re here to answer your questions and share information about the support we can provide to carers, age 18+, across Devon.

20/11/2025

It's Carers Rights Day. Did you know that TALKWORKS can offer a range of support for unpaid carers? This includes:
- One to one sessions with an NHS therapist
- Online self-help programmes (available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week)
- Wellbeing workshops and interactive group courses

If you are in Exeter today, why not come down to Exeter Library and join us alongside our friends at Devon Carers between 10am and 3:30pm. We'll be here to share information about our service and answer any questions you may have about the support available to you as a carer: https://orlo.uk/RyWm8