Links

The following are useful links for further information. They are not under our control and we do not necessarily endorse all that they may say. However, we hope they offer you the help that you are looking for.

APRIL

APRIL

Information about adverse psychiatric side effects of everyday medicines.

http://www.april.org.uk

Bullying Online

Bullying Online

Information for anyone being bullied or concerned with bullying.

http://www.bullying.co.uk

Childline

Childline

24 hour counselling service for children and young people.

http://www.childline.org.uk

Counselling Directory

Counselling Directory

Connecting you with professional support in your area

http://www.counselling-directory.org.uk

Depression Alliance

Depression Alliance

Information and support to relieve and prevent this treatable condition.

http://www.depressionalliance.org

Get Connected

Get Connected

Putting young people in touch with the help they need.

http://www.getconnected.org

Head Injuries SIte - Parent Advice, Support and Action

Head Injuries SIte - Parent Advice, Support and Action

This site explores suicidality after traumatic brain injury, including the effects of HYPOPITUITARISM.

http://www.headinjuryhypo.org.uk/

HelpForDepression

HelpForDepression

HelpForDepression.com was founded on the belief that a combination of therapies is most often the best approach to treating depression. The aim is to provide a comprehensive explanation of the various approaches and treatments for depression as a critical starting point for individuals and/or their loved ones. The site is brought to you by Healthline Networks.

http://www.helpfordepression.com/

Kidscape

Kidscape

Support to children and young people under 16 and those around them, to prevent bullying and child sexual abuse.

http://www.kidscape.org.uk

NHS

NHS

Useful information for patients and caregivers interested in depression.

http://www.library.nhs.uk/mentalhealth

Maytree

Maytree

Residential refuge for people in extreme suicidal distress and despair.

http://www.maytree.org.uk

MDF The Bipolar Organisation

Working to help people affected by Bipolar disorder and manic depression.

http://www.mdf.org.uk

Mind

Mind

Information and advice promoting good mental health for everyone.

http://www.mind.org.uk

National Drugs Helpline

National Drugs Helpline

Information and advice for anyone concerned about drug or solvent misuse.

http://www.ndh.org.uk

National Nightline

Student helpline in most UK universities

http://www.nightline.niss.ac.uk

Parentline Plus

Parentline Plus

Help and support on issues big and small to anyone caring for children, to ensure that life is better for all.

http://www.parentlineplus.org.uk
http://www.gotateenager.org.uk (for teenagers)
http://www.besomeonetotell.org.uk (for anti bullying)

Patient UK

Patient UK

Information on health and diseases.

http://www.patient.co.uk

R U thinking?

R U thinking?

Sexwise information and advice for 12-18 year olds

http://www.ruthinking.co.uk

Samaritans

Samaritans

Emotional support 24 hours a day for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair

http://www.samaritans.org

SaneLine

SaneLine

National out-of-hours telephone helpline for anyone coping with mental illness.

http://www.sane.org.uk

Students Against Depression

Students Against Depression

Comprehensive information and discussion for UK students about depression.

http://www.studentdepression.org

Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide

Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide

Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide exists to meet the needs and break the isolation of those bereaved by the suicide of a close relative or friend.

A self-help organisation where many volunteers have themselves been bereaved by suicide.

http://www.uk-sobs.org.uk/

University Mental Health Advisers Network

University Mental Health Advisers Network

The University Mental Health Advisers Network is a national UK charity working for people in Higher Education (HE) institutions who experience mental health difficulties. We are a network of people dedicated to providing practical support to students experiencing mental health difficulties.

http://www.umhan.com

Young Minds

Young Minds

Information and support to improve the emotional wellbeing and mental health of children and young people and empower parents and carers.

http://www.youngminds.org.uk

Youth Health Talk

Youth Health Talk

This is a website about young people’s real life experiences of health and lifestyle. This is not just a website about the medical facts, this is about real people and real lives. Watch, listen and read young people talking about their experiences, and feel free to join in the forums.

http://www.youthhealthtalk.org/