Resources
ADULT ADHD
Websites:
Driving Status: The DVLA states “You must tell DVLA if your attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects your ability to drive safely.” Further information is available from https://www.gov.uk/adhd-and-driving
Access To Work: This allows people to get support in work if they have a disability or health condition, which includes ADHD. This service can offer support based on your needs, which could include adaptations and ADHD coaching. Please see link for more information: https://www.gov.uk/access-to-work.
BIPOLAR DISORDER
Bipolar UK
Bipolar UK provide support, advice and information for people with bipolar disorder, their friends and carers.
Peer support line: 07591375544 (ansaphone and call back)
Bipolar Fellowship Scotland
Bipolar Fellowship Scotland provide information, support and advice for people affected by bipolar disorder and all who care for them. They promote self-help throughout Scotland and informs and educates about the illness and the organisation.
Phone: 0141 560 2050
DEPRESSION
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Association for Postnatal Illness (APNI): APNI provides support to mothers with postnatal depression. It exists to increase public awareness of the condition and to encourage research into its cause and nature. Helpline: 0207 386 0868 (10am–2pm Monday to Friday).
Black, African and Asian Therapy Network (BAATN): The UK’s largest independent organisation, with the aim of addressing the inequality of access to appropriate psychological services for Black, African, South Asian and Caribbean people. They provide information on mental health, a directory where people can find a therapist, events, training and other resources. Email: connect@baatn.org.uk
CALM (Campaign against Living Miserably): A national campaign focused on fighting depression and suicide among young men. Confidential helpline: 0800 58 58 58 (5pm to midnight, 7 days a week).
Men’s Health Forum: A charity that supports men’s health in England, Wales and Scotland, through research, raising awareness about men’s health issues, and providing health information and advice. Phone: 020 7922 7908.
Mental Health Forum: An online community where people can get mutual support from people with a similar experience.
Mind: A mental health charity that provides advice and support for people experiencing mental health problems, as well as information about local peer support groups. Helpline: 0300 123 3393 (9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday). Also provides information on how to cope for people who are supporting someone else. Local Minds can help you find a mental health service close to where you live.
MindOut: A mental health service run by and for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer (LGBTQ) people. They provide advice and information, online support, counselling, peer support and advocacy. Phone: 01273 234 839 Email: info@mindout.org.uk
Papyrus Hopeline UK: A professionally staffed helpline providing support, practical advice and information to people under the age of 35 who are experiencing suicidal thoughts, or are worried about someone else. Hopeline: 0800 068 41 41.
The Reading Agency: Reading Well for mental health: The Reading Agency’s Reading Well programme supports people to understand and manage their health and wellbeing using helpful reading. Reading Well books are all recommended by health experts, as well as people with lived experience of the conditions and topics covered and their relatives and carers. Reading Well is endorsed by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
Relate: UK's largest provider of relationship support. Offers a range of counselling services. Enquiries: 0300 003 0396.
Samaritans: A national charity based in the UK and Republic of Ireland that provides confidential emotional support to any person who is suicidal or in distress. Helpline: 116 123. Email: jo@samaritans.org
SaneLine: A national out-of-hours telephone helpline offering emotional support and information for people affected by mental health problems. Helpline: 0300 304 700 (4.30pm to 10.30pm daily). Email: support@sane.org.uk
Stonewall: Provides information and support for LGBTQ+ communities, including information on services and local groups. Freephone: 0800 050 2020 (open Monday to Friday, 9:30-4:30) Email info@stonewall.org.uk
Switchboard: An LGBTQ+ helpline that provides an information, support and referral service for anyone who wishes to discuss issues around their sexuality and/or gender identity, including their mental health. They provide an online chat, phoneline: 0300 330 0360 (from 10am to 10pm everyday) Email: chris@switchboard.lgbt
Young Minds: A national charity committed to improving the mental health of all children and young people under 25. Parents’ helpline: 0808 802 5544 (9.30am to 4pm Monday to Friday).
Zero Suicide Alliance: Provides free online training around suicide awareness and prevention, to help people support someone they may be worried about.
Side by Side - MIND online community
Side by Side is a supportive online community where you can feel at home talking about your mental health and connect with others who understand what you are going through.
ANXIETY AND OCD
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A charity for people with OCD, body dysmorphic disorder, compulsive skin picking and trichotillomania.
Help and information line: 0845 390 6232
Email: support@ocdaction.org.uk
National support group for children and adults with OCD.
Advice line: 0845 120 3778
Email: support@ocduk.org
An organisation for people with anxiety problems including panic, phobias, OCD and related conditions. Provides support to sufferers, their family and carers. Live chat, email, self-help books, CDs, DVDs and resources.
Helpline: 0844 775774
Email: support@anxietyuk.org.uk
PTSD
UK Psychological Trauma Society – here you can find a selection of materials which helpful information for the general public and for health professionals about Post Traumatic Stress Reactions.
PTSD UK – A UK charity dedicated to raising awareness of PTSD
Combat Stress – the UK charity for veterans’ mental health.
Cruse Bereavement Care – a charity offering support for bereaved people in England, Wales and Northern Ireland