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| Alcoholics Anonymous | 0845 769 7555 | |
| Anxiety & Phobia | 08444 775 774 | info@anxiety.org.uk |
| Directory of Help lines 1 | ||
| Directory of Help lines 2 | ||
| Epilepsy Action | 0808 800 5050 | helpline@epilepsy.org.uk |
| Gamblers Anonymous | 020 7384 3040 | |
| HOPELineUK | 0800 068 41 41 | |
| Mencap | 0808 808 1111 | help@mencap.org.uk |
| Narcotics Anonymous | 0845 3733366 | NAHelpline@ukna.org |
| National Drugs Helpline | 0800 77 66 00 | |
| NHS Direct | ||
| NSPCC | 0808 800 5000 | |
| Papyrus - Prevention of Young Suicide | ||
| PTSD - Assist | 01788 560 800 | |
| Samaritans | 08457 90 90 90 | |
| Saneline | 0845 767 8000 | sanemail@sane.org.uk |
| Supportline - crisis support | 01708 765200 | info@supportline.org.uk |
Abuse
| Abuse Survivors | ||
| Action on Elder Abuse | ||
| Child Abuse leaflet | ||
| NSPCC | ||
| Safeline |
Addictions
| Al Anon - for those affected by others drinking | ||
| Alcoholics Anonymous | ||
| Cannabis & Mental Health | ||
| Gamblers Anonymous | ||
| Narcotics Anonymous | ||
| National Drugs Helpline | 0800 77 66 00 |
Anxiety including panic attacks
| Anxiety & Phobia (RCOPsych) | ||
| Anxiety UK | ||
| Anxiety, Panic & Phobia Information (RCOPsych) | ||
| No More Panic | ||
| Social Anxiety |
Alzheimer's
| Alzheimer's Disease International | ||
| Alzheimer's Information (RCOPsych) | ||
| Alzheimer's Research Trust | ||
| Alzheimer's Society |
Bereavement
| Bereavement Advice Centre | ||
| Bereavement Information (RCOPsych) | ||
| Care for the Family | ||
| Child Bereavement Charity | ||
| Cruse Bereavement Care | ||
| National Association for Widows |
Bipolar Disorder (previously known as Manic Depression)
| Bipolar Disorder Information (RCOPsych) | ||
| Bipolar Foundation | ||
| Manic Depression Fellowship | ||
| Mental Health Foundation |
Bullying
| Beat Bullying | ||
| Dignity at Work | ||
| National Bullying Helpline | 0845 22 55 787 | info@nationalbullyinghelpline.co.uk |
| Workplace Bullying |
Carers
| Princess Royal Trust for Carers | ||
| Questions to ask the psychiatrist (RCOPsych) |
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
| CBT Information (RCOPsych) |
Depression
| Alcohol & Depression information (RCOPsych) | ||
| Depression Alliance | ||
| Depression Information (RCOPsych) | ||
| Depression UK | ||
| Sane |
Epilepsy
| Epilepsy Action | ||
| Epilepsy Research UK | ||
| National Society for Epilepsy |
Legal Advice & Help
| Age Concern | ||
| Bar Pro Bono Unit | ||
| Citizens Advice Bureau | ||
| Community Legal Advice | 0845 345 4 345 | |
| Rethink | 0845 456 0455 | info@rethink.org |
Memory Problems - including Alzheimer's & other Dementia's
| Alzheimer's Society Leaflet | ||
| Memory Problems Information (RCOPsych) | ||
| Mind - How to Cope with Memory Loss |
Mental Capacity
| Dept of Health Summary of 2005 Mental Capacity Act | ||
| Mental Capacity Act 2005 | ||
| Mental Health Foundation |
Mild Cognitive Impairment
| Alzheimer's Society Factsheet |
OCD - Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
| OCD Action | ||
| OCD Information (RCOPsych) | ||
| OCD Keyfacts Sheet (RCOPsych) | ||
| OCD UK |
Occupational Health
| NHS Plus |
Older Adult Issues
| Age Concern | ||
| Age Exchange | ||
| Alcohol & Older People (RCOPsych) | ||
| Depression in Older Adults info sheet (RCOPsych) | ||
| Help the Aged |
Personality Disorders
| Personality Disorder Information (RCOPsych) | ||
| Personality Disorder Keyfacts leaflet (RCOPsych) |
Phobias
| Anxiety UK (formerly the National Phobics Society) | ||
| Social Phobia (RCOPsych) | ||
| Triumph over Phobia UK |
Physical Health and Mental Health Interrelationship
| Physical Illness & Mental Health information (RCOPsych) |
Postnatal Depression
| Association for Postnatal Illness | ||
| Postnatal Depression Information (RCOPsych) | ||
| Postnatal Depression information for family & Friends (RCOPsych) | ||
| Postnatal Illness Organisation |
Professional Bodies
| BMA - British Medical Association | ||
| GMC - General Medical Council | ||
| Royal College of Psychiatrists |
Psychosis
| Psychosis information (RCOPsych) | ||
| What is psychosis information |
PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)
| How to cope after a traumatic event (RCPsych) | ||
| Military PTSD | ||
| PTSD information (RCOPsych) | ||
| PTSD Support |
Relationships
| Relate |
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
| SAD Association | ||
| SAD Factsheet |
Self Harm
| First Signs | ||
| National Self Harm Network | ||
| Self Harm | ||
| Supportline |
Sleep Disorders
| Narcolepsy Association Information | ||
| Sleep Apnoea Trust | ||
| Sleep Disorders Information (RCOPsych) | ||
| Tiredness Information (RCOPsych) |
Stress - including PTSD, Work Related, & Relationship Stress
| Combat Stress | ||
| Coping with Stress (RCOPsych) | ||
| Dignity at Work | ||
| Stress Busting Tips | ||
| Work Stress Info Pack |
Students
| Coping with Exams | ||
| Homesickness | ||
| Students Against Depression |
Suicidal Thoughts
| HOPELineUK | 0800 068 41 41 | |
| Maytree Respite Centre | ||
| Papyrus - Prevention of Young Suicide |