resources

General Resources for support:

  1. Mind – Mind is a UK-based mental health charity that provides a wide range of support services, including information and advice on a variety of mental health issues, as well as a helpline and online community. They also have local branches throughout the UK. Phone number: 0300 123 3393. Website: https://www.mind.org.uk/
  2. NHS – The National Health Service (NHS) provides a range of mental health services, including talking therapies, psychological therapies, and crisis support. You can access these services through your GP or by self-referral in some cases. Phone number: 111. Website: https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/
  3. Samaritans – Samaritans is a UK-based charity that provides emotional support to people in distress or who are struggling to cope. They offer a 24-hour helpline, email support, and a self-help app. Phone number: 116 123. Website: https://www.samaritans.org/
  4. Rethink Mental Illness – Rethink Mental Illness is a UK-based charity that provides information, advice, and support to people affected by mental illness. They also campaign for better mental health services and raise awareness of mental health issues. Phone number: 0808 801 0440. Website: https://www.rethink.org/
  5. SANE – SANE is a UK-based charity that provides emotional support and information to anyone affected by mental illness. They offer a helpline, online support, and a text care service. Phone number: 0300 304 7000. Website: https://www.sane.org.uk/
  6. The Mix – The Mix is a UK-based charity that provides information, support, and counseling to young people under 25. They offer a helpline, online support, and a crisis messenger service. Phone number: 0808 808 4994. Website: https://www.themix.org.uk/
  7. YoungMinds – YoungMinds is a UK-based charity that provides information and support to young people with mental health problems, as well as their families and carers. They offer a helpline, online support, and a crisis messenger service. Phone number: 0808 802 5544. Website: https://youngminds.org.uk/
  8. Childline – Childline is a UK-based charity that provides counseling and support to children and young people up to the age of 19. They offer a helpline, online support, and a message board. Phone number: 0800 1111. Website: https://www.childline.org.uk/
  9. NSPCC – The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) is a UK-based charity that provides support and advice on a wide range of issues, including child abuse and neglect, bullying, and mental health. They offer a helpline and online support. Phone number: 0808 800 5000. Website: https://www.nspcc.org.uk/
  10. Papyrus – Papyrus is a UK-based charity that provides support and advice to young people at risk of suicide and to anyone concerned about a young person. They offer a helpline, online support, and a text service. Phone number: 0800 068 4141. Website: https://www.papyrus-uk.org/

 

Resources for Specific Issues:

  1. Anxiety Disorders:
  • Anxiety UK: a charity that provides support, information and advice for people with anxiety disorders. Phone: 03444 775 774 (Monday-Friday, 9:30am-5:30pm) Website: https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/
  • No Panic: a charity that provides support for people with panic attacks, phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and other anxiety disorders. Helpline: 0844 967 4848 (10am-10pm every day) Website: https://nopanic.org.uk/
  1. Bipolar Disorder:
  • Bipolar UK: a charity that provides information and support to people with bipolar disorder, their families and carers. Phone: 0333 323 3880 (Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm) Website: https://www.bipolaruk.org/
  • SANE: a charity that offers emotional support and information for people affected by mental health problems, including bipolar disorder. SANEline: 0300 304 7000 (6pm-11pm every day) Website: https://www.sane.org.uk/
  1. Eating Disorders:
  • Beat: a charity that provides support and information for people with eating disorders, as well as their friends and families. Helpline: 0808 801 0677 (Monday-Wednesday, 12pm-8pm; Thursday-Friday, 12pm-6pm; Saturday, 4pm-8pm) Website: https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/
  • Anorexia and Bulimia Care: a charity that provides support and information for anyone affected by anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, and other eating disorders. Helpline: 03000 11 12 13 (Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm) Website: https://www.anorexiabulimiacare.org.uk/
  1. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD):
  • OCD Action: a charity that provides support and information for people with OCD, as well as their families and carers. Phone: 0845 390 6232 (Monday-Friday, 9:30am-5pm) Website: https://www.ocdaction.org.uk/
  • OCD-UK: a charity that provides information and support for people with OCD, as well as their families and carers. Phone: 03332 127890 (Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm) Website: https://www.ocduk.org/
  1. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD):
  • Combat Stress: a charity that provides mental health support for veterans. Phone: 0800 138 1619 (24/7) Website: https://www.combatstress.org.uk/
  • PTSD UK: a charity that raises awareness and provides information and support for people with PTSD, as well as their families and carers. Website: https://www.ptsduk.org/
  1. Schizophrenia:
  • Rethink Mental Illness: a charity that provides information, support and advice for people affected by schizophrenia, as well as their families and carers. Advice Line: 0808 801 0440 (Monday-Friday, 9:30am-4pm) Website: https://www.rethink.org/
  • Hearing Voices Network: a charity that provides information, support and understanding to people who hear voices, as well as their families and carers. Website: https://www.hearing-voices.org/ 

    7. Substance Use Disorders:

  • Alcoholics Anonymous (AA): Provides support for people struggling with alcohol addiction. They have local meetings across the UK and online resources. Website: https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/ Helpline: 0800 917 7650
  • Narcotics Anonymous (NA): Provides support for people struggling with drug addiction. They have local meetings across the UK and online resources. Website: https://ukna.org/ Helpline: 0300 999 1212

    8. Personality Disorders:

  • Personality Disorder Network: Provides information and support for people with personality disorders and their families. They have online forums, resources for self-help, and local support groups. Website: http://www.personalitydisordernetwork.com/ Email: info@personalitydisordernetwork.com
  • National Association for People with Borderline Personality Disorder (NAPBPD): Provides information and support for people with borderline personality disorder and their families. They have online resources, local support groups, and a helpline. Website: https://www.napbpd.org.uk/ Helpline: 0808 801 0440

Other Resources:

  •  http://franticworld.com/
  •  https://www.actionforhappiness.org/
  •  https://self-compassion.org/