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Mental Health

Information on different types of mental health problems, treatments and therapies and where to get help and advice, factsheets and free self help programs. 

Anxiety UK
Information on agoraphobia, social phobia, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, body dysmorphic disorder, post traumatic stress disorder etc.

Anxiety Care
Help for people recovering from anxiety disorders.

Authentic Happiness
Assess your happiness levels with Dr Martin Seligman, the founder of  Positive Psychology

BBC Mental Health
Information on general mental health topics including stress, panic attacks, self harming, anxiety, eating disorders etc.

Body Dysmorphic Disorder Foundation
Dysmorphia advice, information and support.

Books and Reading
Losing yourself in a good book stimulates your mind, boosts your mood and offers an escape from daily stresses.

BPD World
Information, advice and support for those affected by personality disorders 

British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies
Find a therapist section.

Depression Alliance
This web site contains information about the symptoms of depression, treatments for depression as well as research, publications, press office, campaigns and local groups.

Depression UK
National self-help organisation for anyone suffering from depression, and their friends and relatives.

Harmless
Support, information and training for people who self harm, their friends and families.

Life Coach Directory
Find a local professional Life Coach

Living Life to the Full
Helping you to help yourself with a free online course based a Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) approach.

The Manic Depression Bi-Polar Organisation
Information and factsheets for people with bi-polar and carers, friends and family.

Mental Health
A-Z information on mental health problems and issues

Mental Health Alliance
Information about mental health campaign issues 

Mental Health Foundation
Information on different types of mental health problems, treatments and therapies and where to get help and advice.

MIND
Factsheets and booklets on a wide range of mental health issues as well as links to other organisations and information about local MIND associations.

MoodGYM
A free self help program to teach cognitive behaviour therapy skills to people vulnerable to depression and anxiety.

National Electronic Library for Mental Health
The NeLMH is primarily developed for mental health and primary care professionals working in the UK health service. However, the site also features a huge amount of content that is relevant to the general public, patients, caregivers, social care professionals and anyone else with an interest in mental health.

No Panic
No Panic is a charity whose aims are to aid the relief and rehabilitation of those people suffering from Panic Attacks, Phobias, Obsessive Compulsive Disorders, other Anxiety Related Disorders including Tranquiliser Withdrawal and to provide support to sufferers and their families and/or carers.

OCD-UK
Support for anyone suffering with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder 

Psych-Net UK
Lists over 8,000 weblinks on subjects such as mental health, psychiatry, psychology and counselling.

Rethink
Living with mental illness help and advice including a local services and groups database.

The Royal College of Psychiatrists
The topic search leads to leaflets, treatments etc on mental health issues. Topics include: alcohol misuse, anxiety and phobias, depression, bulimia, manic depression, personality disorder and stress.

The Royal College of Psychiatrists - Journals
Search the abstracts and indexes of the British Journal of Psychology, the Psychiatric Bulletin and Advances in Psychiatric Treatment free. Full text of the articles free after one year.

Samaritans
Confidential emotional support. 0845 790 9090.

Sane
Help and information for those experiencing mental health problems

Social Anxiety UK
Nationwide self-help groups for social anxiety sufferers.

Stress Management Society
Support and useful tips and resources for dealing with stress

Time to Change
Campaign to end discrimination faced by people who experience mental health problems

Together
Support for people who have complex and enduring mental health issues 

Triumph Over Phobia
National network of self-help groups for sufferers of phobia  and Obsessive Compulsive Disorders.

UK Depression Forum
Share practical and emotional support

Wings of Support
Resources to support children and adults with Social, Emotional and Behavioural needs.

Working for Wellness Employment Service 
Provides support to individuals with mental health conditions to either find paid employment or keep their job.

Thursday, May 17, 2012


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