A note about the information on Pause & Proceed.

Pause & Proceed is an information website, not a mental health treatment service.

The website shares general information, practical ideas and lived-experience-informed reflections. Some pages discuss psychological approaches and strategies that may be useful in everyday life. They are provided for general information only and are not personalised medical or psychological advice.

Netty is not presenting herself as a doctor, therapist, psychologist or other regulated mental health professional. Nothing on this website should be taken as a diagnosis or as a recommendation to start, stop or change treatment or medication.

Use your judgement

People respond differently to mental health difficulties and to different strategies. A technique that is useful for one person may not be suitable for another. If something on this website makes your distress worse, does not feel right for you, or you are unsure whether it is appropriate, stop and seek advice from a qualified professional.

When to get professional help

If you are struggling with your mental health, you can speak to your GP or another qualified healthcare professional. If you are in England and need urgent mental health help but it is not an emergency, you can call NHS 111 and select the mental health option, or use NHS 111 online. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 999 or go to A&E.

NHS mental health services and urgent help

About the content

Where Pause & Proceed describes psychological ideas, these are intended to be explained in plain English rather than presented as a substitute for professional assessment or treatment. Sources and references may be added to individual articles as the site develops.

This page is general information and is not legal advice. The site's legal and privacy wording should be reviewed against the services actually used before launch.