Usefull self help websites for further reading material 

The following websites can be helpful for some people with various mood issues  including depression, anxiety, trauma eating disorders and if you are feeling suicidal.

These wont be stand-alone treatments but can be a good starting point, give you more insights, or offer some specific  coping strategies for certain difficulties such as depression, anxiety, worries, sleep difficulties etc . Most of them are based on a variety of  treatment models. Also see underneath some of Pdf files which you may find helpful but may make more sense within therapy.  

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www.stepsforstress.org

provides help for anxiety and stress  through advice on lifestyle choice and coping strategies . 

 

-www.getselfhelp.co.uk 

Self help resources for various mood issues including depression, anxiety, OCD, low esteem etc. Longer self help materials often based on CBT also some therapy materials

and MP3s for relaxation. ( note I have some mindful  meditation practices and compassion downloads on next page)  

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- www.mind.org.uk  is a useful website providing helpful simple information on psychological difficulties such as depression , anxiety, trauma and bi-polar disorder etc. include information on signs and symptoms and research evidence.   Helpful tool to get started and remind yourself that you are not alone with your difficulties. 

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-  www.samaritans.org  is a useful  contact 

 

Is a useful contact for thus who want to urgently speak to someone 

for emotional support when in distress or feeling suicidal ,

they do have a manned self help line number 24 hours  and

are trained to speak to you in a supportive manner.

tel number is : 116123

 

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- WWW.breathingspace.scot  

 

 Support phone number  offering for those in distress, feeling low

  suicidal or extremely panicky open most of the night. Selp help phone number for confidential support is:

  08000838487