Managing stress

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One in four people will experience mental health problems at some time in their life.

Stress and worry can affect us in several ways, affecting how we feel, how we think and behave. Physical symptoms may include exhaustion, loss of/increased appetite, headaches, crying, sleeplessness, and oversleeping.  

You should always ask for your advice from your GP if you are worried and feel you cannot cope alone. 

There are a number of self-help services available in Camden which can be accessed directly or through your GP or other health professional.

Feeling good course

Stressed, anxious, depressed? Experiencing any of these feelings? Would you like to learn how to manage them, build your self confidence and have a more satisfying lifestyle? Join our free course.

To find out more please contact the Camden Psychological Therapies Service and ask about the feeling good course on 020 3317 5600 or email feelinggoodgroup@camdenpct.nhs.uk

We offer free half day workshops on:

• stress and relaxation
• assertiveness
• sleep

These workshops aim to provide information and self-help techniques for people experiencing difficulties with these issues. They are open to anyone who is aged 18 and over and registered with a Camden GP. For more details about the self-help workshops please click here

Expert Patient Programme (EPP)

The Expert Patient Programme (EPP) is a self-management course for anyone with a long-term condition. The course aims to give people the confidence, skills and knowledge to manage their condition better and be more in control of their lives. There is a course aimed specifically at people living with or in recovery from, a mental health condition. For further details please go to the self-care programmes page. 

Reading is Good for your Health

This scheme recommends self-help books aimed at helping people with common emotional problems. All of the books are available at the 6 participating libraries in Camden, and many can be found at other local libraries. Most of the publications are in English, but there is a small range of booklets in other languages.

Your GP or another health professional can also help you to choose a suitable book from the list by ‘prescribing’ a book that addresses a particular problem. You will be able to exchange this ‘prescription’ at one of the participating libraries in Camden through the “Books on Prescription” scheme.

Download the list of recommended books

Participating Libraries:
Camden Town Library, Holborn Library, Kentish Town Library, St Pancras Library, Swiss Cottage Central Library, Kilburn Library

Camden Active Health Team

Keeping fit and physically healthy is essential for your health and well-being. Being physically active is a great way to reduce stress. The Camden Active Health team provides a weekly programme of about 50 activities including swimming, keep fit classes, dance, and health walks. You can self refer or attend on advice from your GP or other health professional. For further details please go to the Camden Active Health team page

Creative Health Lab

Creative Health Lab is a 6 week project based at Kentish Town City Farm offering art, singing, mind body awareness, creative writing, filmmaking, gardening and healthy cooking sessions designed to support your health and wellbeing. For more information please go to the Creative Health Lab page