Self- Help Resources
***This is a very limited range of resources and not reflective of the wide range on the market. If you are struggling with your mental health, please contact your GP for further help, call 111 or attend Accident and Emergency in an emergency.***
Anxiety
- https://www.anxietycanada.com/resources/mindshift-cbt/
- https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/generalised-anxiety-disorder/
- https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/health-anxiety/
- https://web.ntw.nhs.uk/selfhelp/leaflets/Anxiety.pdf
- https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/improve-mental-wellbeing/
- https://overcoming.co.uk/37/Books
Autism
- Information and Support [https://www.autism.org.uk/]
- Resource for parents: https://theautisticadvocate.com/2018/03/a-perspective-on-diagnosis.html
- Resource for after diagnosis: http://childrens.nchc.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/The-National-Autistic-Society-After-a-Diagnosis-Information-Leaflet.pdf
Communication
- Assertive Communication [https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/Resources/Looking-After-Yourself/Assertiveness]
- https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/support-for-parents/talking-about-difficult-topics/
Depression
- Gut Health Article: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-019-00483-5?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=organic&utm_campaign=NGMT_2_JAL_Nature
- https://overcoming.co.uk/37/Books
- https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/depression/self-care/
- https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/mental-health/mental-health-self-help-guides/depression-self-help-guide
- https://www.getselfhelp.co.uk/depression.htm
Dementia
- https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/
- https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/dementia/about/
- https://www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/health-wellbeing/conditions-illnesses/dementia/understanding-dementia/
Eating Issues
- https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Eating-disorders/
- https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/eating-problems/about-eating-problems/
- https://youngminds.org.uk/find-help/feelings-and-symptoms/eating-problems/
- https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/
Generic
- https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/self-help-therapies/
- https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/
- https://www.samh.org.uk/about-mental-health/mental-health-problems
- https://www.rethink.org/advice-and-information/about-mental-illness/learn-more-about-conditions/
Drug & Alcohol Difficulties
- https://www.talktofrank.com/
- https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-body/drug-addiction-getting-help/
- https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-body/addiction-what-is-it/
- https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/facts/health-effects-of-alcohol/mental-health/alcohol-dependence
- https://www.ukat.co.uk/alcohol/
Self-Injury
- https://www.selfinjurysupport.org.uk/
- https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/self-harm/getting-help/
Other
- https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/support-for-parents/