Resources.
MIND UK
MIND provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem, nationally in the UK. They have a fantastic selection of information and resources on the website. They also campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.
SAMARITANS
Samaritans works to make sure there's always someone there for anyone who needs someone. Samaritans is a registered charity providing emotional confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair.
NHS TALKING THERAPIES
Talking therapies, or psychological therapies, are effective and confidential treatments delivered by fully trained and accredited NHS practitioners. They can help with common mental health problems like stress, anxiety and depression. You can access talking therapies on the NHS.
A GP can refer you, or you can refer yourself directly to an NHS psychological therapies service (IAPT) without a referral from a GP.
Find an NHS psychological therapies service (IAPT)
BRITISH ASSOCIATION OF COUNSELLING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY (BACP)
The leading professional association for members of counselling professions in the UK. They also have information and resources on counselling and a directory of registered therapists in your area.
BLACK AND ASIAN THERAPY NETWORK (BAATN)
The UK’s largest independent organisation to specialise in working psychologically, informed by an understanding of intersectionality, with people who identify as Black, African, South Asian and Caribbean.
PSYCHOLOGY TODAY
View the latest from the world of psychology: from behavioural research to practical guidance on relationships, mental health and addiction
Visit Psychology Today website
YOUNG MINDS
Information and resources on child and adolescent mental health. Services for parents and professionals.
MENTAL HEALTH HELPLINES
A useful list of mental health helplines for varying issues on the NHS website
METRO
LGBTQ+ Counselling for young people
MIND OUT
Mind Out work to improve the mental health and wellbeing of LGBTQ communities and to make mental health a community concern.
PLACE2BE
Place2Be provides mental health counselling support and training to schools to improve the emotional wellbeing of pupils, families, teachers and staff.