Resources

We have a variety of self-help leaflets that you can view online or download. The leaflet library is available here.

A series of useful self-help videos are available on our YouTube channel. You can view the playlist here.

• The Centre for Clinical Interventions – This Australian organisation offers free self-help resources for adults suffering from anxiety, mood and eating disorders.
• Every Mind Matters – NHS site with advice and help on looking after your mental health.
• Get Self-Help – CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy) techniques and information with downloadable worksheets and lots of information on a range of disorders.
• Living Life to the Full – A free online CBT interactive programme for people diagnosed with anxiety and depression.
• Mental Health Foundation – Useful information and support around mental health.
• No More Panic – Information for people with panic, anxiety, phobias and OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder) difficulties.
• Triumph Over Phobias – Charity set up for people who suffer from phobias and OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder).

• Health apps to support you with your wellbeing - Apps to support your healthy living.

Perinatal refers to the period of time that starts from pregnancy up until two years after the baby has been born. Perinatal difficulties can affect individuals with parental responsibilities, which could include one of the following roles:

• birth parent
• child’s other parent
• adopted or foster parents
• the partner of a parent

The resources below will help explain the support available to you. You can then refer yourself to our services for more support by booking an appointment.

• Mothers for Mothers – Charity offering support and advice for any worries or concerns.
• PANDAS – Charity support service for families and their networks who may be suffering with perinatal mental illness, including prenatal (antenatal) and postnatal depression.
• Tommy’s Charity Wellbeing in pregnancy plan – Free wellbeing plan to help you consider what support you might need for your mental health during pregnancy.
• Miscarriage Association – Charity providing support and information for people who have experienced miscarriage.
• British Pregnancy Advisory Service – Charity providing information and support for women who would like to know more about their pregnancy options, including support for ending unwanted pregnancies.

• Andy’s Man Club – A free weekly support group for men to discuss their mental health, named in memory of Andy Roberts, a young man who took his own life.
• CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) – Charity campaigning against suicide, especially in men, with a helpline and webchat.
• Male Survivors Partnership (MSP) – A network of organisations providing links to national and local support services for male survivors of sexual abuse, rape and sexual exploitation.
• Man Up – Useful resources encouraging men not to be afraid of speaking up about their mental health and suicidal feelings.
• Mankind – Confidential helpline for male victims of domestic abuse and domestic violence across the UK, also supporting their friends, family, neighbours, work colleagues and employers.
• Men’s Health Forum – Helpful information and statistics about men’s mental health and suicide prevention.
• Movember – This charity encourages men to grow a moustache during November to raise awareness of men’s health issues, featuring useful information about mental health and suicide prevention.

Ageing can bring its own difficulties with feelings of loss, isolation, loneliness, health concerns, sleep difficulties, low mood and anxiety. To help you manage these difficulties, we are here to provide support, advice and suggestions.

You can find helpful advice and resources below:

• Age UK – Features health and wellbeing advice, support lines and local events to support older adults.
• The Silver Line – Free and confidential helpline providing information, friendship and advice to older people, open 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
• Independent Age – Charity supporting older adults to lead fulfilling lives. Provides a variety of resources about mental health in older adults.