If you need someone to talk to or require urgent support, here are five helpline services that will be open over the festive period, including details about how to contact them:

5. Mind
Mind offers a number of services over the Christmas period. Its helplines provide information and support by phone and email. The Infoline is open Monday to Friday, 10am to 6pm. It will be closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, as well as New Year's Day. Side by Side is the charity's supportive online community for anyone experiencing a mental health problem. You can access the community any time, including on Christmas Day and other bank holidays. (Photo by OLIVIER DOULIERY/AFP via Getty Images) Photo: OLIVIER DOULIERY
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