Life Support

We can be hurting for lots of different reasons but on this page we offer some advice and support for those who are in difficult relationship problems or abusive situations.

Domestic violence and other types of abuse to women, children and men can happen to anyone, yet the problem is often overlooked, excused, or denied. This is especially true when the abuse is psychological, rather than physical. Noticing and acknowledging the signs of an abusive relationship is the first step to ending it. No one should live in fear of the person they love. If you recognize yourself or someone you know in the following warning signs and descriptions of abuse, reach out. There is help available.

Bereavement, whether it is of a family member or a close friend, can have a deep impact on our lives. There are a number of organisations that have been set up to help people who are struggling in this area. This has been written with people who need help in Cardiff in mind but may apply to those who live in other areas of the UK.

Care for the Family

Care for the Family is a partner organization of The Net Cardiff and wants to support you through your bereavement. Here are details of two of their initiatives and a list of specialist organisations to help you as you grieve – or you may prefer to call them on 029 2081 0800.

Many people struggle with depression - the statistics can seem alarming:

         1 in 4 people will experience some kind of mental health problem in the course of a year 

         mixed anxiety and depression is the most common mental disorder in Britain

         women are more likely to have been treated for a mental health problem than men

         depression affects 1 in 5 older people

         suicides rates show that British men are three times as likely to die by suicide than British women