Resources 

"When you know better, you do better. Therapy and the resources you seek out help you gain the knowledge and tools to transform your life."
— Oprah Winfrey

 

Self-help

NHS - Urgent Help! For mental health

www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/mental-health-services/where-to-get-urgent-help-for-mental-health/

Self-help resources help people tackle depression, low mood and stress or anxiety at every stage in life.

Stay Alive

https://www.stayalive.app/

This app is a free resource for those experiencing suicidal thoughts or supporting others in crisis. It provides tools like safety plans, coping strategies, and direct links to support services, helping users stay safe and access essential help when needed.

Find your local NHS psychological therapies service (IAPT)

Reading Well, book list- Books on prescription

NHS Self help therapies

https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/talking-therapies-medicine-treatments/talking-therapies-and-counselling/self-help-therapies/

This page provides information on therapeutic options you can use independently, such as self-help books, online CBT programs, and mental health apps. These resources are designed to help you manage stress, anxiety, and depression by developing coping strategies at your own pace. It also guides how to access these tools for improved mental well-being.

Debt advice

NHS- Every mind matters

Living life to the full

Get self help (CBT worksheets)

NHS Inform

No more panic

NHS - Mental health page

https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/

Whether you're seeking guidance on managing stress, anxiety, depression, or the everyday emotional highs and lows of life, NHS Choices Moodzone is here to support you. It provides practical advice, interactive tools, videos, and audio guides designed to help improve your mental and emotional well-being.

Northumberland Tyne & Wear NHS Trust Self Help Guides

Psychology Tools

https://www.psychologytools.com/downloads/cbt-worksheets-and-therapy-resources/

Free downloadable cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) worksheets, formulations, and self-help resources

For children, students, parents, carers and school/college staff

Anti-depressant withdrawal help

NHS - Alcohol Addiction Services

Drugs and alcohol

Mental Health UK

https://mentalhealth-uk.org/

Online resources and information on local partnerships. Their goal is to ensure that no one has to face mental health challenges alone.

 

National Autistic Society

https://www.autism.org.uk/

The UK’s leading autism charity, providing support, information, and resources for autistic individuals and their families. They offer guidance on education, employment, and daily life, while advocating for greater understanding and inclusion across the UK.

Mermaids - Gender diversity in children and young people

https://mermaidsuk.org.uk/

UK charity that supports transgender and gender-diverse children, young people, and their families. They offer resources, guidance, and a safe space for navigating gender identity, including a helpline and online support groups. Mermaids advocates for the rights of gender-diverse youth, empowering them to live authentically and promoting societal understanding and acceptance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stonewall - LGBTQA+

UK charity advocating for the rights and equality of LGBTQ+ individuals. The organisation provides resources and support to promote inclusivity and tackle discrimination in schools, workplaces, and communities. Through campaigns and training, Stonewall aims to create a society where LGBTQ+ people are accepted without exception and can live freely and authentically.

Workplace wellbeing

Bullying and harassment

Guidance for line managers in managing mental distress and illness in the workplace

Health and Safety Executive - Stress Standards

ACAS: Free, impartial advice on workplace rights, rules and best practice

BusinessBalls - Learning and development resource.

Mind- Workplace wellbeing

Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development

The Stress Management Society

Discrimination at work