Useful resources
We have listed some useful resources on this page, this list is not intended to be fully comprehensive but intended to help you connect with some of the key resources.
Gov.uk Dept. of Health and Social Care
‘DoHSC support ministers in leading the nation’s health and social care to help people live more independent, healthier lives for longer.’
NHS how to access mental health services
‘Mental health services are free on the NHS, but in some cases you'll need a referral from your GP to access them.’
Mental health organisations in the United Kingdom
Wikipedia page listing mental health organisation in alphabetical order.
Public Health England
Mental Health First Aid England (MHFA CIC)
‘Mental Health First Aid England is a training program that teaches members of the public how to help a person developing a mental health problem (including a substance use problem), experiencing a worsening of an existing mental health problem or in a mental health crisis. Like traditional first aid, Mental Health First Aid does not teach people to treat or diagnose mental health or substance use conditions. Instead, the training teaches people how to offer initial support until appropriate professional help is received or until the crisis resolves.’
Royal College of Psychiatrists
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
Mental Health Foundation
‘The Mental Health Foundation is a UK charity, whose mission is "to help people to thrive through understanding, protecting, and sustaining their mental health.’
Centre for Mental Health
Young Minds
City Mental Health Alliance
World Health Organisation
‘Good mental health is related to mental and psychological well-being. WHO’s work to improve the mental health of individuals and society at large includes the promotion of mental well-being, the prevention of mental disorders, the protection of human rights and the care of people affected by mental disorders.’
Grassroots - Preventing suicide together
Time to Change
Mind
‘Mind offers information and advice to people with mental health problems and lobbies government and local authorities on their behalf. It also works to raise public awareness and understanding of issues relating to mental health.’
Samaritans
‘Samaritans is a registered charity aimed at providing emotional support to anyone in emotional distress, struggling to cope, or at risk of suicide throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland, often through their telephone helpline.’