Links

Sign-posting and Help for Mental Health

Help with Mental Health document- generic sign-posting sheet to download

NHS Direct advice on Mental Health

Wellness Recovery Action Planning (WRAP) website

North East Minds

Depression

Depression Alliance- Information and support for those with depression and their carers

Health Talk on Line- Watch, Listen and read interviews with people who have or have had depression

Anxiety Disorders

First Steps to freedom- Help for those with Anxiety disorders

National Phobics Society- Support for those living with Phobias

No Panic- Charity for those living with Panic Disorder and other Anxiety Disorders

OCD Action- Charity for people living with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

UK Trauma Group -Help and Information about Post Traumatic Stress Reactions

Eating Disorders Association- Information and help

Self Harm

Information about Self Harm

CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy)

Interactive site that teaches people to use ways of thinking that will help with CBT

Living Life to the full- CBT Self help website

Psychosis

Early Intervention Services for the North East Contact Info

Early Intervention Services for Psychosis website

Hearing Voices Network- Support for those who hear voices

Manic Depressive Fellowship- user led charity working for those with bi-polar

Useful Organisations

National website for Mental Health First Aid England

National Mind website

NEMHDU- North East Mental Health Development Unit (NHS)

Time to Change - Time to Change is a partnership of organisations that has come together to combat the stigma and discrimination that exists around mental health.

Shift- Shift is an initiative to tackle stigma and discrimination surrounding mental health issues in England. Our aim is to create a society where people who experience mental health problems enjoy the same rights and opportunities as other people.

Samartians-non-judgemental emotional support 24 hours a day

NICE (National Institute for Clinical Excellence in the NHS in England and Wales)

Mental Health Foundation- Founded in 1949, the Mental Health Foundation is a leading UK charity that provides information, carries out research, campaigns and works to improve services for anyone affected by mental health problems, whatever their age and wherever they live.

Mindful Employer- Led and supported by employers, the MINDFUL EMPLOYER® initiative is aimed at increasing awareness of mental health at work and providing support for businesses in recruiting and retaining staff.

Rethink- Charity working with people with severe mental health problems

Funded by the Big Lottery Fund and as Part of the New Leaf New Life Portfolio