ADDers in the UK
Our objective is to promote awareness to Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and to provide information and as much free practical help as we can to sufferers, both adults and children, and their families in the UK and around the World via this website.
ADDISS, The National Attention Deficit Disorder Information and Support Service
We provide people-friendly information and resources about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder to anyone who needs assistance - parents, sufferers, teachers or health professionals. Whatever you're looking for in ADHD, we'll do our best to help.
ADHD Alliance
A campaigning organisation, working to raise awareness, influence policy and improve services for children, parents, families and adults affected by ADHD.
ADHD [Hi2u]
Has a list of pages referring to ADHD issues that are available at the Hi2u 4 people with hidden impairments, web site at www.hi2u.org.uk
ADHD [Net Doctor]
Covers symptoms, who is affected, what causes ADHD, diagnosis and treatment.
ADHD/hyperactivity [Food for the brain]
Nutritional advice on helping to cope with ADHD/hyperactivity, includes an action plan.
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and hyperkinetic disorder: for parents and teachers [Royal College of Psychiatrists]
This is a factsheet for parents, teachers and young people looking at attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and hyperkinetic disorder, the signs to look for and where to get help. Arabic version also available.
BBC Health Conditions: ADHD
Covers causes, symptoms, who is affected, treatments and links for further advice and support
Best treatment information for ADHD [NHS Direct]
We've brought together the best research about ADHD and weighed up the evidence about how to treat it. You can use our information to talk to your doctor and decide which treatments are best for your child.
Developing non-toxic approaches to helping children who could be diagnosed with ADHD and their families: Reflections of a UK clinician.
Article written by Sami Timimi, a consultant child and adolescent psychiatrist practising in the UK who takes an alternative view of ADHD and promotes the use of non-medical treatment techniques. This article is hosted on the Critical Psychiatry Network web site and is a reprint of a piece that appeared in Ethical Human Psychology and Psychiatry
Gateshead ADHD support
A small charity based in Gateshead, that supports local families where there is a child/ young person / adult with ADHD.
Pharmacological Treatments of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder [Royal College of Psychiatrists]
Intended as an educational guide for psychiatrists, but has useful information on the science, therapy and drug treatments for ADHD.
TA98 Methylphenidate, atomoxetine and dexamfetamine for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and adolescents - Information for the public [NICE]
Booklet for parents and carers about these drugs for use in ADHD
The Gift of ADHD
Website of Thom Hartmann, an American psychotherapist who takes the view that ADHD is a genetic trait that is of benefit to human society.
Understanding ADHD [Mind]
This booklet describes the behaviour and gives an overview of the various theories about ADHD. It suggests what can be done to help, and the practical steps that parents, teachers and other carers can take.
Action on Addiction
Despite this, there is a great deal of misunderstanding about addiction - what it is, who it effects and how to get help and support. This website aims to enable you to understand addiction better.
Addaction
Addaction is Britain's largest specialist drug and alcohol treatment agency, and offers help and advice to anyone affected by drug and alcohol misuse.
Addictions link page [PDAC]
Portal on research-based addiction information on addiction.
Alcohol addiction [EQUIP]
Page with links taking you straight to information pages about alcohol addiction. This information has been checked by doctors to ensure it is correct and appropriate for UK patients.
Alcohol Concern
National agency on alcohol misuse.
Alcohol misuse: support organisations [NHS Direct]
List of support organisations.
Turning Point
Turning Point is the UK’s leading social care organisation. We provide services for people with complex needs, including those affected by drug and alcohol misuse, mental health problems and those with a learning disability. We provide services in 200 locations and work with almost 100,000 people each year.
Anxieties and phobias [Royal College of Psychiatrists]
Online information and available as a printed version, covers causes and symptoms of anxiety, anxiety and phobias in children and helping people with anxieties and phobias.
BBC Health Conditions: Anxiety disorders
Useful site, features information on how likely it is to have anxiety, how to help yourself and has links to support and professional help.
Best treatment information for anxiety [NHS Direct]
We've brought together the best research about anxiety disorder and weighed up the evidence about how to treat it. You can use our information to talk to your doctor and decide which treatments are best for you.
Best treatment information for panic attacks [NHS DirectJ]
We've brought together the best research about panic disorder and weighed up the evidence about how to treat it. You can use our information to talk to your doctor and decide which treatments are best for you.
Centre for Anxiety Disorders and Trauma
The Centre for Anxiety Disorders and Trauma is a specialist treatment and research centre jointly run by the Specialist Director of the South London and Maudsley Trust and the Institute of Psychiatry (King's College London). This web site contains information about anxiety disorders, OCD, PTSD, panic disorder, social phobia and other anxiety and trauma disorders. The web site also includes information about research projects that are looking for volunteers.
Children and Adolescents with Anxiety Disorders - US Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Information from the US National Mental Health Information Center about a range of anxiety disorders and treatments available.
Do You Panic?
Personal web site written by Will Beswick, outlining his experiences of panic disorder and his journey to recovery.
First Person Plural
The UK Survivor-led Association for Dissociative Survivors of Abuse and Trauma & their allies
First steps to Freedom
Aims to help, in a practical way, people who suffer from phobias, obsessional compulsive disorder, those with general anxiety, panic attacks, anorexia and bulimia, and those who wish to come off tranquillisers, together with help for their carers.
National Phobics Society
Can provide support and help if you've been diagnosed with, or suspect you may have an anxiety condition. They can also help you deal with specific phobias such as fear of spiders, blushing, vomiting, being alone, public speaking, heights - in fact, any fear that's stopped you from getting on with your life.
No Panic
No Panic is a totally voluntary charity, whose aims are to aid the relief and rehabilitation of those people suffering from Panic Attacks, Phobias, Obsessive Compulsive Disorders, other related Anxiety Disorders, including Tranquilliser Withdrawal, and to provide support to sufferers and their families and or carers
Confidential help-line: Freephone 0808 808 0545, 10-00 am to 10-00 pm, every day.
Overcoming Anxiety
OvercomingAnxiety.org offers information on anxiety, panic and trauma.
The Shyness Home Page
Shyness and social phobia do not have to interfere with achieving professional and interpersonal goals. The pain of shyness can be relieved by challenging automatic thoughts and beliefs, and learning new behaviors. This site is a gathering of network resources for people seeking information and services for shyness. It is sponsored by The Shyness Institute, Los Altos, California.
Understanding anxiety [Mind]
Online information (or you can download a booklet free to use yourself, or buy from their online shop if your are using it in a professional context), covering what is anxiety?, why are some people more anxious than others? what are the effects of anxiety? and can I learn to manage my anxiety myself? Also has information on how family and friends can help.
About autism: a parent's perspective
A website written by the parents of Zoe, an autistic child living in the UK, with a view to sharing as much practical knowledge as possible.
Advisory Centre for Education (ACE)
The Advisory Centre for Education (ACE) is an independent registered charity, which offers information about state education in England and Wales for parents of school age children.
We offer free telephone advice on many subjects like exclusion from school, bullying, special educational needs and school admission appeals.
Afasic
Afasic is the UK charity, established in 1968, to help these children and young people, their families and the professionals working with them.
Afasic is a recognised training provider and we offer a range of services that include a helpline, publications, support groups, and membership.
Autism Independent UK
The Autism Society exists to increase awareness of autism, together with well established and newly developed approaches in the diagnosis, assessment, education and treatment. The main goal is to improve the quality of life for persons with Autism.
Autism Research Centre [University of Cambridge]
Research centre focusing on the causes of autism spectrum conditions, and develop new and validated methods for assessment and treatment.
BBC Health Conditions: Autism
Looks at causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatments.
Contact a Family
Contact a Family is the only UK-wide charity providing advice, information and support to the parents of all disabled children - no matter what their health condition. We also enable parents to get in contact with other families, both on a local and national basis. Each year we reach at least 250,000 families.
IPSEA
IPSEA offers free and independent advice on Local Education Authorities' legal duties to assess and provide for children with special educational needs. These include children with physical disabilities, sensory impairment, emotional and behavioural difficulties, general and specific learning difficulties (including those arising from specific conditions such as Down's Syndrome, autism and dyslexia).
Mencap
Mencap is the UK's leading learning disability charity working with people with a learning disability and their families and carers.
National Autistic Society
The National Autistic Society exists to champion the rights and interests of all people with autism and to ensure that they and their families receive quality services appropriate to their needs. The website includes information about autism and Asperger syndrome, the NAS and its services and activities.
National Portage Association
Portage is a home-visiting educational service for pre-school children
with additional support needs and their families.
OAASIS
OAASIS is part of Cambian Education Services
It offers a unique information service for parents and professionals
If you believe a person in your care may have special educational needs or you are struggling to get the answers you require, call our helpline. If we cannot help you we can point you in the right direction.
Online Asperger Syndrome Information Syndrome
As parents of children who are diagnosed with AS, we understand how essential is it that families of children diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome and related disorders, educators who teach children with AS, professionals working with individuals diagnosed with AS, and individuals with AS who are seeking support, have access to information. Although recently reminded that there is no oasis or paradise for those with Asperger Syndrome, we sincerely hope that they, along with parents and professionals, will find a bit of shade and support via the information presented and links available at this site.
PARIS (Public Autism Resource and Information Service)
PARIS is a searchable database of thousands of autism services available across the UK from schools, day services and diagnostic services to play schemes, support groups and training courses.
Public Autism Awareness
A website designed to be a step by step guide into the facinating and rewarding world of Autism, aimed at parents, siblings, teachers and carers.
The TreeHouse Trust
The TreeHouse Trust (TreeHouse) is a UK charity, based in central London and founded in 1997 by a group of parents whose children had recently been diagnosed with severe autism. TreeHouse was established in response to the huge unmet national need for specialist education for children with autism. Its aim was to provide an educational centre of excellence for children with autism and related communication disorders.
Beat Bipolar
Australian site linked to the book 'Bipolar and the Art of Roller-coaster Riding' written by Madeleine Kelly, who has personal experience of living with bipolar disorder.
Bipolar Aware
This a site dedicated to Bipolar Disorder. In this site there is factual information about the illness. It will help you to recognise its symptoms and how it can be treated.
Bipolar disorder (manic depression0
A leaflet for anyone who wants to know more about bipolar disorder (sometimes called bipolar affective disorder or manic depression). It is especially helpful for anyone who has bipolar disorder, their friends and relatives.
Bipolar disorder [NHS Direct]
Brief information on causes, treatment and symptoms.
Bipolar disorder [Rethink]
Symptoms, causes and treatments. Includes a factsheet.
Bipolar Scotland
Web site for people in Scotland who are in contact with bipolar disorder (manic depression). Includes a large list of local support groups for carers and service users in Scotland. Also produce a number of information packs and advice guides for people living with manic depression and their carers, friends and family.
Black Dog Institute - bipolar disorder educational programme
Australian web site featuring information on aspects of the diagnosis and management of Bipolar Disorder. Speakers include experts and people who have expertise in living with the illness.
Hypomania Fact Sheet - Mind
Produced by mental health charity Mind this factsheet is intended for those who experience hypomania and their friends and relatives.
MDF the bipolar foundation
Information about the two different types of bipolar disorder and a self assessment tool.
Mental Health and Growing Up, Third Edition
Bipolar affective disorder (manic depression)
This is one in a series of Leaflets for parents, teachers and young people entitled Mental Health and Growing Up. The aims of these Leaflets are to provide practical, up-to-date information about mental health problems (emotional, behavioural and psychiatric disorders) that can affect children and young people.
This Leaflet gives some background detail about the symptoms and effects of bipolar affective disorder (manic depression) and gives some practical advice on how to get help for this problem.
National Electronic Library for Mental Health - Bipolar Disorder Information
Information, research data and NICE guildelines from the National Health Service.
PsychEducation.org
Web site developed by a US physician, covering bipolar disorder and other mood disorders.
The Secret Life of the Manic Depressive
Web site supporting the BBC documentary by actor and comedian Stephen Fry exploring bipolar disorder (manic depression). The web site features personal diaries by people with the condition and links to further information.
What is bipolar disorder? - National electronic Library for Health
Information on coping with mood swings, how the condition is diagnosed and what treatments are available.
Black and Ethnic Minority Carers of Nottingham and Nottinghamshire
The BECONN team has African Caribbean, South Asian and an ethnic minority carer support workers who can offer culturally appropriate information and support. Provides training, advocacy and services enabling carers to take short breaks.
The Black and Ethnic Minority Care Forum
The Black and Ethnic Minority Community Care Forum is an umbrella organisation for black and ethnic minority voluntary groups involved in providing community care services in the London Borough of Newham and minority service users and carers in the borough.
The Cares of Life Project
CoLP is a community based model of care, which aims to improve the delivery of mental health care to black people. It proposes to do so by introducing a new tier of mental health worker, that is, Community Health Workers (CHW), whose task will be to connect black communities with health care (statutory and local) systems. They will belong to their local communities, be aware of the informal health support systems already available in the black community and will establish functional links between these and the formal health care service.
Carers Forum
The Carers’ Forum was established in 1993 as a countywide voluntary organisation of informal (family) carers and ex-carers. As the only peer group in the county, we provide a focus for Carers’ issues and represent them on relevant strategy groups convened by the Health Authority and Social Services.
Carers Information
The Carers Information Website site provides up to date resources and information on issues relevant to informal carers and those professionals who assist them in their role.
Carers Information
Resources to support informal carers.
Carers UK
Campaigning organisation which aims to be the voice of carers in the UK and put an end to injustice and discrimination.
CarersNet
CarersNet is the official website of the Coalition of Carers in Scotland - an information network designed for carers, carer groups and organisations, and for people working with carers.
Caring for someone [DirectGov]
Practical information for carers on benefits, carers' rights and employment.
Crossroads
Crossroads offers services that aims to improve the lives of carers by giving them time to be themselves and have a break from their caring responsibilities.
Mind carer factsheet
Detailed information and advice on a wide range of issues that affect mental health carers, from emotional health to accessing services. Produced by mental health charity Mind.
Princess Royal Trust - Carer Discussion Board
Online community for carers to exchange views, information and tips with other carers, and get support from professionals who work with carers.
Princess Royal Trust for Carers - Young carers web site
Support, advice and information for anyone under the age of eighteen who provides support to someone with a physical or mental illness.
Rethink Carers - Carer Forum
Discussion forum for carers, friends and family of anyone with a mental illness. Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Rethink information for carers
The website has been designed with carers involvement. It builds on the work of hundreds of Rethink severe mental illness groups and services around the country.
Supporting Carers Better Network
The Supporting Carers Better Network
was set up for all People Supporting Carers in Mental Health in England.
It aims to identify and share good
practice, and connect people.
The SCB Network web site aims to include (and point to)
material useful to 'all people supporting carers in mental health'.
Action for ME
Action for M.E. is a UK's charity dedicated to improving the lives of people with M.E and we provides information and support to people affected by M.E.
Association for young people with ME
Charity for children and young people with ME/CFS, with over ten years of knowledge and experience about how this illness affects children and young people.
Bandolier - Complementary and Alternative Therapies
This site is intended to gather the best evidence available about complementary and alternative therapies (CAT) for sufferers and professionals.
Complementary and alternative medicines
Covers information on complementary medicines for brain function and dementia, anxiety and sleep problems, depression and bipolar disorder, psychotic states, movement disorders, addictions, finding a practitioner and useful websites.
Complementary therapies [Mental Health Foundation]
Assessing the evidence that complementary therapies can help people cope with various mental health problems.
Complementary therapies [Rethink]
Information on physical treatments, nutrition and other unconventional medicines.
The Ness Foundation
The conditions that our research is focused on include schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, autism spectrum disorder, dyspraxia, dyslexia, depression and ADHD. Our principal area of research involves the role of lipids in these disorders.
Behavioural problems and conduct disorder: For parents and teachers [Royal College of Psychiatrists]
This factsheet looks at how to recognise signs of serious behavioural problems such as conduct disorder, and gives some practical advice about how to deal with this and get help.
Conduct Disorders information [Netdoctor]
Information about the condition, its causes and its treatment.
BBC Health Conditions: Dementia
Looks at who is affected, what causes it, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment and possible new treatments being developed.
Causes of dementia [Alzheimer's Society]
The term 'dementia' is used to describe the symptoms that occur when the brain is affected by specific diseases and conditions. There are over 100 different types of dementia. Some of the more common causes are outlined on this site.
Changing minds: Alzheimer's disease and dementia
A booklet designed to make people think twice about how you view people with Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
Dementia [Mind]
This booklet looks at some of the possible causes, and tells you what can and can't be done to alleviate the condition. It also explains where you can get further advice and information, and how to access help.
Dementia [NHS Direct]
Information about causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. Also further links for support.
DIPEx Health: Carers of people with dementia
Information about dementia, including frequently asked questions. This section also contains the personal experience of caring for someone with dementia.
BBC Health Conditions: Depression
Looks at symptoms and how common depression is. Talks about what support is available and when you need to seek help.
Defeat Depression
Through Defeatdepression.org's website, publications, conferences and the development of support groups, it provides accessible information, education, support and better underDefeatdepression.orging of the most common, yet serious, mental health problems.
Defeat depression [Royal College of Pscyhiatrists]
The Defeat Depression Campaign was a five-year national campaign launched in January 1992 by the Royal College of Psychiatrists in association with the Royal College of General Practitioners. A series of leaflets was produced which you can access here.
Depression Alliance
Depression Alliance is a UK charity for people with depression
Depression [NHS Direct]
We've brought together the best research about depression in adults and weighed up the evidence about how to treat it. You can use our information to talk to your doctor and decide which treatments are best for you.
Understanding depression [Mind]
This booklet describes the symptoms of depression and the different kinds of treatment available. It suggests ways that people can help themselves, and what family and friends can do. It also tells you where to find further advice and information.
BBC Health Conditions: Drug use and addiction
Information on symptoms, drug use and dependence, what you can do to help yourself and sources of further support.
Drugscope
DrugScope is the UK's leading independent centre of expertise on drugs. Our aim is to inform policy development and reduce drug-related risk. We provide quality drug information, promote effective responses to drug taking, undertake research at local, national and international levels, advise on policy-making, encourage informed debate and speak for our member organisations working on the ground. DrugScope is supported by a variety of organisations, including Government, EU, Trusts and Foundations.
Frank: The A-Z of drugs
Aimed at young people, provides information on illegal drugs and what to do if you or a friend need help. Also has a helpline you can call for confidential advice and information.
BEAT beating eating disorders
Here you will find information and help on all aspects of eating disorders including Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder and related eating disorders.
Eating disorders - BBC Mental Health
Information about different eating disorders and where to get help.
Eating Disorders Research Unit [Institute of Psychiatry]
Information from the Institute of Psychiatry about eating disorders, the latest research and treatment methods. The site has a section for people with experience of an eating disorder, a section for family, friends and carers and a section for mental health professionals.
Eating disorders [NHS Direct}
Your doctor will help you find the support and treatments you need to stop eating disorders taking over your life. We've brought together the best research about anorexia and looked at the evidence about how to treat it. You can use our information to talk to your doctor and decide which treatments are best for you.
BBC: Mental Health
Contains background briefings on a range of topics in mental health. Also
contains a large drug database whic has brief descriptions of various
drugs used to treat mental illness.
Check The Map
This site has been set up to make it easy for everyone to find out what services there are for people with Learning Disabilities/Difficulties (LD) in their local area, or any area, just by clicking the map or typing in a postcode.
Connects: the Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Portal
This website is designed for anyone with an interest in mental health or learning disabilities. We currently have 10,000 plus members sharing information about more than 8,500 news items, 2,500 events, 3000 websites and 4,000 organisations.
Counselling Directory
This site aims to provide the UK with a counselling support network, enabling those in distress to find a counsellor close to them and appropriate for their needs. This is a free, confidential service that will hopefully encourage those in distress to seek help. The website also contains a number of sections on emotional disorders (types of distress section) and provides some useful statistics. Every counsellor on the site who has submitted their profile has either sent a copy of their qualifications and insurance cover to the site, or is registered with a professional body online with recognised codes of ethics and practice.
EUFAMI (European Federation
of Associations of Families of Mentally Ill People)
An on-line resource for people with severe mental illness, their families
and friends. This web site seeks to provide a resource for people affected
by severe mental illness and their organisations.
Food For the Brain
Food for the Brain is a non-profit educational campaign, created by a group of nutritionists, doctors, psychiatrists, psychologists, teachers and scientists to promote the link between nutrition and mental health. The website gives nutritional advice for treating the symptoms of mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and autism.
Hitting the Headlines [ National Electronic Library for Health archive]
Daily analysis of the accuracy of medical and health stories featured in the press. Produced by the NHS National Electronic Library for Health with the NHS Centre for Reviews and Dissemination at the University of York.
Intute: Health and Life Sciences
A free catalogue of hand-selected and evaluated Internet resources in Health and Medicine. New resources are added weekly.
Male Health
Malehealth is here to provide essential, accurate, easy to use information about the key health problems that affect men. Packed with tips, expert advice and details of how men can check their own health and use health professionals more effectively, malehealth provides the down-to-earth and practical resources men need to lead healthier, happier lives.
Mental Health and Debt
This booklet - Final Demand: Debt and Mental Health - advises health workers on telltale signs that a client might be in debt, how to broach the subject of finance, and how to be supportive through the repayment process, working alongside a professional debt counsellor and lenders.
Mental Health Foundation
The latest news and events on mental health issues,
as well as information on problems, treatments and strategies for living
with mental distress.
Mental Health Information - Royal College of Psychiatrists
Information from the Royal College of Psychiatrists - resource for professionals
and the public.
National Electronic Library for Health Mental Health Specialist Library
This site aims to meet the information needs of health care professionals who work in the field of mental health. It is also freely available to the general public, although some visitors may find NHS Direct Online a more appropriate web site for their needs.
This site contains the best available evidence to support people who are making mental health care related decisions. This includes guidance from NICE, NIMHE and a number of other key organisations, Cochrane systematic reviews, and a range of best practice articles (including Clinical Evidence chapters and WHO guidelines for mental health in primary care).
Net Wellness
NetWellness is a non-profit consumer health web site that has been in operation for over ten years. It provides high quality information created and evaluated by medical and health professional faculty at the: University of Cincinnati, Case Western Reserve University and The Ohio State University.
Rethink
Rethink is the largest severe mental illness charity in the UK. As of 2nd July 2002 'Rethink' is the new operating name for the 'National Schizophrenia Fellowship'.
We are dedicated to improving the lives of everyone affected by severe mental illness, whether they have a condition themselves, care for others who do, or are professionals or volunteers working in the mental health field.
The King's Fund
The King's Fund is an independent charitable foundation working for better health, especially in London. Their mental health section contains information about their current work, which includes evaluating progress in mental health care, helping develop practical solutions, and brokering debate about how to build best practice.
The Royal College of Psychiatrists
Contains information about a wide range of mental health conditions and their treatment.
Together: Working for Wellbeing
Together: Working for Wellbeing is a leading national charity working for wellbeing: that means we support people with mental health needs to get what they want from life and to feel happier. We do this by: running a range of mental health services across the country, campaigning and doing research and educating local communities about their own mental health needs. Together is the new name for Maca (the Mental After Care Association).
Care Services Improvement Partnership - Choice and Psychological Therapies
We help to improve services and achieve better outcomes for children and families, adults and older people including those with mental health problems, physical or learning disabilities or people in the criminal justice system. We work with and are funded by the Department of Health.
Adults with a learning disablity and mental health problems [MENCAP]
Factsheet looking at adults who have a learning disability and also have mental health problems.
Foundation for People with Learning Difficulties
We promote the rights, quality of life and opportunities of people with learning disabilities and their families.
We do this by working with people with learning disabilities, their families and those who support them to:
Learning disabilities specialist library [NELH]
The aim of the NLH Specialist Library for Learning Disabilities is to provide quick access to key documents and evidence for health professionals.
Understanding learning disabilities [Mind]
This booklet is aimed at people who have a learning disability, their families and friends. It explains what it means, what some of the causes are, and what the effects may be. It also outlines some of the different kinds of support that are available to people who have these problems and their families, and how to access this.
Voice of Independent Parents in Special Educational Needs (VIPs in
SEN)
SEN website resource providing help, advice, support, information, and key documents for parents or carers, including assessments, statements, exclusion, appeals and legal contacts. Regularly updated.
Campaigns to improve provision for all, regardless of circumstances, and to make it easier to achieve that.
NHS Choices
A website developed to help you make choices about your health, from lifestyle decisions about things like smoking, drinking and exercise, through to the practical aspects of finding and using NHS services when you need them.
TROutcomes
TROutcomes is the forum to discuss Leicestershire Treatment & Recovery Services Outcomes. Treatment & Recovery Services are part of Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (UK). It provides health and social care for patients with severe forms of schizophrenia and related psychoses, and also has Huntington's Disease and Homeless services.
LAMPdirect
LAMPdirect is the community mental health site for the people of Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland. Whether you use mental health services, or want to access treatment, or care for someone with mental health issues, or work with people experiencing mental distress, you need up to the minute information.
BEST in MH
Best Evidence Summaries of Topics in Mental Healthcare (BEST in MH) is a clinical question-answering service based at the Institute of Psychiatry and funded by Guys’ and St Thomas’ Charity.
We provide critically appraised summaries of guideline, systematic review and randomised controlled trial evidence in answer to questions concerning interventions or treatment in any area of mental health.
Mental Health Professionals [Net Doctor]
List of professionals who might be involved in the care of someone with depression
Meriden Family Intervention Programme
The overall aim of the Meriden Family Intervention Programme is to train staff in all of the NHS Trusts providing mental health services in the skills needed to work with families and to ensure that staff are able to implement these interventions following receipt of training, thereby making the approaches accessible to families and loved ones of those with mental health issues across the West Midlands.
Sainsbury Centre for Mental Health
We work to improve the quality of life for people with mental health problems by removing barriers and achieving change.
The Centre for Evidence Based Medicine
The Centre has been established in Oxford as the first of several centres around the country whose broad aim is to promote evidence-based health care and provide support and resources to anyone who wants to make use of them.
The Mood Gym
MoodGYM is an interactive program designed to help you:
MoodGYM is based on two programs which are successful in preventing and treating depression and anxiety. These are: cognitive behaviour therapy and interpersonal therapy.
Making Space
Making Space exists to help all those affected by schizophrenia and other forms of serious and enduring mental illness.
That means people with mental health problems, the carers, family members - ‘all those affected’ means just that.
It is a charity run by people who have a direct and often personal experience of this.
The Madness Group
The Madness Group is a family of electronic services for people who experience mood swings, fear, voices and visions. Provide mutual support and advocacy.
OCD Action
OCD Action is a national charity for people with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and the related disorders of Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) and Trichotillomania. OCD Action exists to provide information, advice and support for people with these disorders and their family, friends and carers, as well as interested professionals
.
OCD Youth - South London and Maudsley Trust
Web site dedicated to OCD in young people, created by staff at the South London and Maudsley Trust and Institute of Psychiatry.
OCD-UK
OCD-UK is the leading charity for people who are affected by Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
Run by sufferers, for sufferers, we aim to bring the facts about OCD to the public and to support those who suffer from this often debilitating anxiety disorder.
US National Institute of Mental Health
information on OCD
Information on signs, symptoms and treatment (some information may only be relevant to the US).
A Brilliant Madness - The Story of John Nash
Contains interviews with Nobel prizwe winning mathematician John Nash, who experienced schizophrenia for much of his life.
Chipmunka Publishing
Chipmunkapublishing is the world's first Mental Health Publisher. Our books are changing the way the world thinks about mental health. We are the essence of Mind, Body and Soul publishing. 95% of our titles are written by people with mental health issues. Other titles include anthologies, carers' stories and academic texts.
Kurt Snyder Personal Website
Kurt Snyder's frank and detailed account of the delusions he experienced whilst suffering from schizophrenia.
Schizophrenia - a carer's journal
A journal by the father of a son diagnosed with schizoprenia.
The Experience of Schizophrenia
Ian Chovil shares his experiences of living with schizophrenia.
The Trouble with Spikol
Liz Spikol is managing editor of Philadelphia Weekly. She writes the award-winning column "The Trouble With Spikol," which began as a chronicle of her struggle with mental illness, and has since expanded into humorous musings on everything from graphic novels to how to use a mop. This blog is about mental illness—policy, news, personal journeys and more.
Personality Disorder
Providing information, resources and learning opportunities on Personality Disorder (PD) as well as supporting the development of the National PD Programme.
Personality disorders [Rethink]
Information on types, symptoms and causes. Provides useful contacts
Personality disorders [Royal College of Psychiatrists]
Information on personality disorders.
Understanding personality disorders [Mind]
This booklet is for anyone who wants to know about personality disorder, one of the most controversial of all psychiatric diagnoses. It does not include multiple personality disorder, which is a dissociative disorder covered in a separate booklet.
Gift from within
An international nonprofit organization, dedicated to those who suffer post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), those at risk for PTSD, and those who care for traumatized individuals. We have articles, poetry and art gallery for trauma survivors, peer support network, coping and inspirational stories, a Q&A, videos, book reviews, list of retreats for survivors, global list of trauma survivor support groups, meditations, and other educational materials and resources.
Post traumatic stress disorder
This leaflet is for anyone who has been through a harrowing experience, or who knows someone to whom this has happened.
Understanding post traumatic stress disorder [Mind]
Post-traumatic stress disorder may emerge months or sometimes years after a traumatic experience, affecting people’s ability to lead their lives. This booklet describes the causes and the symptoms, and tells you what help is available and how to get it.
Understanding Psychosis Guide
Guide produced by the Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia. Aimed at carers, family and friends of anyone going through psychosis the guide gives advice on how to handle the symptoms of psychosis and how to support someone experiencing the illness.
Making recovery a reality [Sainsbury Centre for Mental Health]
We believe that the concept of recovery requires further development, but that it provides a framework which, if seriously adopted, will bring a radical transformation of mental health services in this country in the future. This policy paper
presents some of the key ideas and examines their implications for the delivery of mental health services. It is not the last word on the topic of recovery; rather it aims to open up debate about how the recovery approach can be put into practice and what services need to do to make it happen.
Bipolar Lab
Web site supporting some of the projects taking place in the Psychological Medicine section of the Institute of Psychiatry. The site currently hosts the MRC London/Newcastle eMonitoring trial. This project is the first to investigate the use of electronic monitoring (electronic mood diaries, actiwatches, and medicine caps) for the self-monitoring of Bipolar disorder in the United Kingdom.
Involve, promoting public involvement in NHS, public health and social care research
INVOLVE is a national advisory Group, funded by the Department of Health, which aims to promote and support active public involvement in NHS, public health and social care research
Mental Health Update
Easy to understand summaries of research articles, all the latest information from the Department of Health and news stories from specialist journals. Written by John Gale at the Bethlem Library.
Mind Search
Volunteer research database for the research at the Institute of Psychiatry.
Take part in research [Mental Health Care]
Studies at the Institute of Psychiatry looking for volunteers to take part in research.
User and Carer Involvement in Educational Activity
This is a framework for strategically involving users and carers in the development of curricula, the delivery of teaching and learning activities, the evaluation of educational input and throughout the research programme.
Hamilton County Community Mental Health Board
Series of articles on recovery from mental illness, hosted by the Hamilton County Community Mental Health Board in the US.
International Early Psychosis Association
The International Early Psychosis Association (IEPA) is an international network for people involved in the study and treatment of early psychosis. It provides a forum for members around the world who wish to promote and facilitate best practice in education, research and treatment.
Medline Plus schizophrenia information
Very large US medical information site, run by the National Library of Medicine. Features authoritative medical information in English and Spanish. This web site has a US focus.
National Empowerment Center
US organisation that promotes the idea of recovery from mental illness through psychological approaches, peer support and other 'complementary' practices. Funded in part by the US Department of Health and Human Services.
New hope for people with schizophrenia
Article about whether recovery from schizophrenia is possible using psychological therapies.
NICE Guidelines on Schizophrenia
The NICE clinical guideline on schizophrenia covers psychological treatments, treatment with medicines, and how best to organise mental health services in order to help people with schizophrenia. The guideline concentrates on services for adults of working age with schizophrenia.
Out of Time - James Fountain's Experiences of Drug Induced Psychosis
James Fountain was 16 years old when he had his drink spiked with LSD at a party. What followed was an overnight collapse into a rambling, drug induced
psychosis. Gerard Donaghy spoke to James as he launches his book, Out of time, which charts his ordeal and subsequent recovery.
Paranoid thoughts
This web site features the book 'Overcoming Paranoid and Suspicious Thoughts' by Daniel Freeman, a Senior Lecturer in Clinical Psychology at the Institute of Psychiatry. The web site contains information about paranoid thoughts and includes a self-test, which allows you to compare your experience of paranoid and suspiscious thoughts with the experiences of other people.
Psychological Approaches to Psychosis
Report of a conference held in 2003 by Shropshire Primary Care Trust on psychological approaches to the treatment of mental illness. This report contains information on a number of techniques being used by NHS and private practitioners for the treatment of mental health problems.
Psychosis [NHS Direct]
Includes medicine guides.
Rethink severe mental illness
Rethink works to help everyone affected by severe mental illness, including schizophrenia, to recover a better quality of life.
Schizophrenia Research Forum
The Schizophrenia Research Forum website is intended to bring together scientists working specifically on schizophrenia, scientists researching related diseases, and basic scientists whose work can shed light on these diseases. In this way, we hope that the Schizophrenia Research Forum will be a catalyst for creative thinking in the quest to understand a deeply complex disease.
Schizophrenia [NHS Direct]
Information on schizophrenia and its symptoms.
Schizophrenia [Rethink}
Includes a factsheet on schizophrenia.
Schizophrenia [Royal College of Psychiatrists]
Leaflet on schizophrenia, information about medications, and cannabis and mental health information.
The ABCs of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Schizophrenia
Article about how Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is used to treat schizophrenia.
Treating and managing schizophrenia [NICE]
This information describes the guidance that the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has issued to the NHS on schizophrenia. It is based on Schizophrenia: core interventions in the treatment and management of schizophrenia in primary and secondary care, which is a clinical guideline produced by NICE for health professionals working in the NHS in England and Wales. Although the information in this booklet has been written mainly for people with schizophrenia, it may also be useful for
family members, those who care for people with schizophrenia, advocates (people who can liaise with the professionals on your behalf, especially if you are very ill) for people with schizophrenia, and anyone with an interest in schizophrenia or in healthcare in general.
Understanding psychotic experiences
This booklet is aimed at people who have such experiences, and for their families and friends. It explains what happens, and what the causes and effects might be. It also looks at the kinds of treatment available, and what people can do to help themselves.
Understanding schizophrenia [mind]
There's considerable disagreement about the diagnosis of schizophrenia. This booklet introduces the various different theories and ideas about causes and treatment. It also offers practical advice to anyone told they have this problem, and to their family and friends.
Wikipedia - Hearing Voices Movement
Wikipedia entry discussing the origins and ethos of the Hearing Voices Movement, a philosophical trend in how people who hear voices are viewed.
About self harm [Rethink]
Information from UK mental health charity Rethink about self-harm and where to get help.
National Self-Harm Network
Information, contacts and workshops on matters relating to self-harm including personal stories written by people with experience of self-harm.
Self Harm
This site is an information resource for young people who self-harm, their friends and families, and professionals working with them.
Self harm [Royal College of Psychiatrists]
This leaflet provides information about self-harm and is for anyone who is harming themselves, or feels that they might. We hope it will also be helpful for their friends and families.
Self-injury - Deb Martinson
A personal web site whose author has personal experience of self-harm. Includes a large reading list.
The Opal Project
We are a UK based organisation, which aims to help young people between the ages of 11 and 19 who self-harm. As an organisation we aim to help young people cope with self-harm and to help them develop alternative coping strategies. We understand that it is not easy to live with self-harm or to understand the reasoning behind it.
As a project we also hope to raise awareness of, and to educate people about, self-harm. The project is run by young people, for young people and is made up of people who have experienced self-harm in a variety of different ways; Some as friends of self-harmers and others as self-harmers themselves.
Understanding self harm [Mind]
This booklet is for anyone who self-harms, their friends and family. It should give readers a greater understanding and knowledge of the condition and of what they can do to help overcome it.
Are you really listening? Stories about stigma, discrimination and resilience [Health Scotland]
These stories are intended to raise awareness about the impact of stigma related to mental health problems as experienced by some women and men from black and minority ethnic communities in Scotland. They highlight various examples of the impact of stigma, as well as resilience and coping. We do not suggest that any of the stories are the ‘right’ or only way to cope with stigma or the lived experience of mental health problems. But we do want to show how individuals have come through difficult times and found their own ways of overcoming the prejudice of others.
Mental Health Media
At MHM we are working to bring about equality and respect for people who experience mental distress.
Our mission is to reduce discrimination on mental health grounds by promoting the diversity, visibility and credibility of people with experience of mental distress.
Moving People
Moving People is a groundbreaking and diverse programme of national and local activity, led by four mental health organisations - Mental Health Media, Mind, Rethink, and the Institute of Psychiatry, King's College London.
NAMI StigmaBusters
NAMI StigmaBusters is a group of dedicated advocates across the country and around the world who seek to fight the inaccurate, hurtful representations of mental illness.
Ok2b
ok2b seeks to achieve a positive shift change in the public’s attitude towards people with mental health problems, through a long-term high profile events and media campaign.
Open Up Toolkit (Mental Health Media)
Discrimination, ignorance and fear stand in the way of people with experience of mental distress. Want to do something about it, and meet others who feel the same? Make Open Up your first stop: together we'll work out how to beat discrimination for good.
Royal College of Psychiatrists: Changing Minds
In this website we turn the spotlight on the damaging effects of negative attitudes to mental disorders, and provide information about what we know about them. We hope to challenge you to think in new ways about mental disorders, and banish some of the myths and prejudices surrounding them.
The Royal College of Psychiatrists’ campaign, Changing Minds: Every Family in the Land, aims to increase understanding of six common mental disorders, to challenge preconceptions about them, and to close the gap between what health professionals and the public perceive as useful treatments.
Shift
Shift is a five year initiative (2004-2009) in England to tackle stigma and discrimination surrounding mental health issues. Shift is part of the National Institute for Mental Health in England (NIMHE), a Government organisation that is responsible for supporting positive change in mental health and mental health services.
Stigma and mental illness
When something like mental illness, disability or addiction, is stigmatised, the issue will often be avoided due to making people feel uncomfortable. People may even mock these things to make them less threatening.
For those living with mental illness, the stigma imposed upon them in society can lead to a lack of funding for services and public education, difficulty in finding employment, or in getting a mortgage, or even holiday insurance.
Befrienders Worldwide
We work worldwide to provide emotional support, and reduce suicide. We listen to people who are in distress. We don't judge them or tell them what to do - we listen.
Suicide Awareness Voices in Education
The SAVE mission is to prevent suicide through public awareness and education, reduce stigma, and serve as a resource for those touched by suicide.
The Samaritans
Samaritans is available 24 hours a day to provide confidential emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which may lead to suicide.
Combat Stress
For over 80 years, we have been the only services charity specialising in helping those of all ranks from the Armed Forces and the Merchant Navy suffering from psychological disability as a result of their service.
First Step Trust
First Step Trust was established in 1994 to provide real work experience and employment opportunities for people with mental health problems and other disadvantages.
We have work projects in Barnet, Bexley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Scottish Borders, Sheffield, Welling and Broadmoor Hospital.
Outsiders
If you feel isolated, dejected or afraid to make that initial move to make new friends and perhaps find love and romance, Outsiders can offer support and endless opportunities.
Revolving doors agency
Revolving Doors Agency is the UK’s only charity dedicated to improving the lives of people who are caught up in a damaging cycle of crisis, crime and mental illness. We have over 10 years experience of working innovatively with this client group.
The Hearing Voices Network
If you hear voices HVN can help we are committed to helping people who hear voices. Our reputation is growing as the limitations of a solely medical approach to voices become better known. Psychiatry refers to hearing voices as 'auditory hallucinations' but our research shows that there are many explanations for hearing voices. Many people begin to hear voices as a result of extreme stress or trauma.
The Matthew Trust
The Matthew Trust is a small registered charity providing last-stop support & care for people aged 8 years old & upwards, living in all communities of our society throughout the UK, who have a mental health problem of any kind.
Talking Treatments - BBC Mental Health
Information about the different types of talking treatment available for mental health problems, including psychotherapy, CBT and group therapy.
BBC - Mental health and young people
Information on mental health problems that can affect young people, how to recognise warning signs and where to get help.
Depression
information for young people
Information about depression aimed at young people and including self-help advice.
Mental Health and Growing Up - The Royal College of Psychiatrists
36 factsheets covering a wide range of mental health issues. The aim is to provide practical and up-to-date information about the emotional and psychiatric disorders which can affect children and young people.
The factsheets are particularly useful for adults who look after children, especially parents and teachers, and they would also be helpful for young people concerned about themselves or a friend.
Rethink siblings
Rethink Siblings aims to be a community that provides you with confidential information, advice and helps you get in touch with other siblings, share your concerns and discuss your questions.
Stress and Anxiety in Teenagers
Web site for young people dealing with stress and anxiety. Created by Young Peoples Unit, NHS Lothian.
The Calm Zone
CALM campaigns on behalf of young men and provides a range of information and support on various issues, including eating disorders and mental health.
The Site
TheSite.org aims to be the first place all young adults turn to when they need support and guidance through life. We believe all young people have the capacity to make their own decisions and life choices, provided they have access to high quality, impartial information and advice. We don't tell anyone how to lead their lives - we just believe everybody should have all the information they need to make their own decisions.
Young Carers [Princess Royal Trust for Carers]
Aimed at young carers, but also have information for parents and professionals.
YoungMinds
YoungMinds is the national charity committed to improving the mental health of all babies, children and young people.
Youth In Mind
Youthinmind Ltd is a private family-run company. The Youth in Mind web site is aimed at children and teenagers experiencing stress. It offers advice for parents, teachers, young people and online diagnostic questionnaires. The web site is edited by Robert Goodman, who is Professor of Brain and Behavioural Medicine at King's College London.
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