RESOURCES
Websites
Mental Health Foundation is a charity that supports mental health research and campaigns to reduce stigma www.mentalhealth.org.uk. The podcasts on mindfulness meditation are very helpful www.mentalhealth.org.uk/help-information/podcasts/
Mind is the leading national mental health charity offering people with mental health problems somewhere to turn to for support and advice. www.mindcharity.co.uk
Depression Alliance works to relieve and to prevent depression by providing information and support services, including quarterly magazines, support groups, campaigns and online resources. www.depressionalliance.org
Steps for Stress has lots of information on reducing stress, together with links for ordering a free 'steps for stress' booklet and free relaxation CD. www.stepsforstress.org/
OCD-UK is the leading national charity for OCD, independently working with and for almost one million children and adults whose lives are affected by Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). www.ocduk.org/
No Panic is a voluntary charity that helps people suffering from panic attacks, phobias, OCD and other related anxiety disorders. www.nopanic.org.uk
Anxiety UK aims to promote the relief and rehabilitation of people suffering with anxiety disorders through information and provision of self-help services www.anxietyuk.org.uk
IBS Network offers factsheets, self-help plans, medical advice, self-help groups and a telephone helpline for anyone living with IBS. www.theibsnetwork.org
First Steps to Freedom offers practical help including factsheets, relaxation tapes, videos, one-to-one telephone counselling/befriending and telephone self-help groups, to people living with phobias, anxiety, panic, obsessive compulsive disorders and tanquilliser withdrawal. www.first-steps.org/
Dowloadable CBT leaflets
The following websites all provide helpful information and downloadable leaflets on a wide range of mental health problems:
GET.gg Therapy Resources www.getselfhelp.co.uk
Northumberland Tyne & Wear NHS Foundation Trust www.ntw.nhs.uk/pic
Centre for Clinical Interventions www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/resources/index.cfm