http://www.moodgym.anu.edu.au/
Mood Gym Training Programme – delivers online Cognitive Behavioural
Therapy (CBT). Free to register, allows participants to work
through modules at their own place completing interactive
activities as they go.
http://www.mind.org.uk/Information/
The leading Mental Health charity in England and Wales. The site
provides lots of information in the form of fact sheets to links to
other organisations and information on the services Mind
provides.
http://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/
The Mental Health Foundation produces a range of publications,
including reports, briefings and information booklets. Most can be
downloaded for free. For example, typing in ‘depression’ in the
keyword search brings up lots of information from identifying
symptoms to ways to help feel better.
http://www.rethink.org/living_with_mental_illness/index.html
Rethink works with everyone suffering mental illness to help them
achieve a better quality of life. Their aim is to “make a practical
and positive difference by providing hope and empowerment through
effective services, information and support to all those who need
us”.
http://www.b-eat.co.uk/
Beat is a UK based charity information, help and support for people
affected by eating disorders and, in particular, anorexia and
bulimia nervosa.
http://www.moodjuice.scot.nhs.uk/
Lots of free information and advice on troublesome feelings,
thoughts and actions. Also has dedicated section for carers,
providing information on various topics, for example employment,
money and benefits etc.
http://www.bluepages.anu.edu.au/
Provides free information about depression. Information includes
the symptoms of depression and how it is diagnosed, descriptions of
different treatment options and links to other relevant
sources.
http://www.mdf.org.uk/?o=56994
MDF - The Bi Polar Organisation is a user-led charity working to
enable people affected by bipolar disorder (manic depression) to
take control of their lives. Site includes publications, and self
help techniques.
http://www.siari.co.uk/
SIARI aims to raise awareness about self-harm and self-injury and
to empower those who hurt themselves as a way of coping. The site
contains information and resources for individuals who
self-harm/self-injure, for their families and friends, and for
professionals and volunteers committed to supporting individuals
who self-harm/self-injure.
http://www.triumphoverphobia.com/
Triumph Over Phobia (TOP UK) runs a national
network of self-help groups to help people with phobia or obsessive
compulsive disorder (OCD) to overcome their problems using graded
self-exposure.
http://www.phobics-society.org.uk/
The National Phobics Society works to relieve and support those
living with anxiety disorders by providing information, support and
understanding via an extensive range of services, including 1:1
therapy services.
http://www.nopanic.org.uk/
No Panic is a totally voluntary charity, whose aims are to aid the
relief and rehabilitation of those people suffering from Panic
Attacks, Phobias, Obsessive Compulsive Disorders, and other related
Anxiety Disorders. Contains contact information to a confidential
helpline.
http://www.first-steps.org/
Charity that aims to help those who suffer from phobias, obsessive
compulsive disorders, general anxiety, panic attacks and carers.
Includes contact information for a helpline and fact sheets.
http://www.ocdaction.org.uk/
Provides support, information and a helpline for sufferers of
obsessive compulsive disorder.
http://www.depressionalliance.org/
Depression Alliance work to relieve and to prevent this treatable
condition by providing information and support services to those
who are affected by it via their
publications,
supporter services and network of
self-help groups for people affected by depression.
http://www.sada.org.uk/
A voluntary organisation which informs the public and health
professionals about Seasonal Affective Disorder, and supports and
advices sufferers.
http://www.calipso.co.uk/
Calipso produces mental health training materials for healthcare
professionals and self-help materials for use with patients.
http://www.healthybooks.org.uk/
The books listed on this web site may be of interest to anyone
working with children, particularly children with physical or
emotional problems.
http://www.livinglifetothefull.com/index.php
Computerised Cognitive Behaviour Therapy programme. This programme
which is free of charge, has been written by a psychiatrist who has
many years of experience using a Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT).
It consists of 12 modules each focusing on a different life
skill.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/conditions/mental_health/
Information on a wide range of mental health problems from feeling
stressed to Bi Polar Disorder. Also provides information on the
treatments and therapies available and information on understanding
drugs.
http://www.samaritans.org/
Samaritans provides confidential non-judgemental emotional support,
24 hours a day for people who are experiencing feelings of distress
or despair, including those which could lead to suicide.
http://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/mentalhealthinformation/ordermaterials/helpisathandleaflets.aspx
Royal College of Psychiatrists. Site provides a range of free
information leaflets to download on common mental health
problems.
http://www.depressionanon.co.uk/
Depression UK is a national self help organisation that offers
fellowship and mutual support to those suffering depression, and
aims to overcome the isolation felt by many suffering with
depression.