A new mental health service allowing people in Newcastle and Gateshead to share mental health worries "safely and anonymously" has gone live, with a top local GP highlighting how it will hopefully be a much-needed "helping hand" for people struggling.
The new service is called Togetherall and is a free and anonymous online community for people in our area to use to connect with others and express feelings they might not otherwise feel comfortable disclosing. The service is moderated to ensure that people remain safe at all times.
Dr Mark Dornan, a GP in Gateshead and chair of the Newcastle Gateshead NHS CCG said: "The last couple of years have been tough for us all and many of us are now needing a helping hand with our mental health. Sometimes it's difficult to open up to friends and family.
