Relax…
There are so many good resources out there, here are just a few that my patients have found useful. If there are any you think might be helpful to add to the list below, get in touch and let me know.
Apps
- headspace
- Calm
- Breethe
Websites
- Talking changes www.talkingchanges.org.uk. 0191 333 3300
- MIND www.mind.org 01325 267 230
- The Samaritans: https://www.samaritans.org or call free, 24h a day, 7 days a week 116123.
- Live life to the full.com: www.llttf.com – a useful website with resource for anyone with mental health issues.
- Royal College of Psychiatrists: http://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/mentalhealthinfoforall.aspx – leaflets on the whole range of mental health problems, including information about treatments, from the Royal College of Psychiatrists
- Anxiety UK: http://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/ – resources and access to help for those with anxiety problems, including detailed information about different types of anxiety and tips for coping
- Self help guides from the NHS: http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/pic/selfhelp “self help” guides for a wide range of mental health issues from Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Trust
For young people & their families:
- Kooth: www.kooth.com online mental health support for 11-18year olds, with an app for mobile use
- MindEd: https://www.minded.org.uk/ – Support for young people and their families
- Students Against Depression: https://www.studentsagainstdepression.org/ mental health support for students
Books:
- Mindfulness, a practical guide to finding peace in a frantic world. D Penman & M Williams
- The 4 pillar plan. Dr R Chatterjee
- The Chimp paradox. Prof. S. Peters
- My hidden chimp. Prof. S. Peters – a great book for helping younger kids & teens understand how they are feeling.
