Self-help leaflets and information on mental health

University Website Sources for Students

www.student.counselling.co.uk A web site hosted by the Heads of UK University Counselling Services with access to selected self-help leaflets from many universities in the UK. Links to other useful sites.

www.liv.ac.uk/counserv/leaflets.htm Wide range of self-help information from University of Liverpool’s student counselling service site

www.leeds.ac.uk/ahead4health Mental health information and self-help for all students from site co-sponsored by University of Leeds and its Students’ Union

www.brookes.ac.uk/student/services/osmhn Oxford Student Mental Health Network site with information and useful links

http://counseling.uchicago.edu/resources/virtualpamphlets/
A comprehensive ‘virtual’ self-help pamphlet collection from hundreds of US and Australian university counselling services; wide range of topics to do with student psychological health

www.utexas.edu/student/cmhc/booklets/index.html  Another US university counselling site collection of self-help pamphlets and helpful approaches for common student problems

Other Student-Friendly UK Web Sites focused on Mental Health Topics

www.youngminds.org.uk  Useful information for any young person concerned about mental health matters

www.rethink.org/index.html

www.campusblues.com Student-focused US commercial site with useful information on coping with stress, emotional well-being, eating disorders, and other student matters

www.studentsinmind.org.uk This developing site is run by students for students to guide them the best local resources for whatever the problem.

www.studentdepression.org  A new site especially for students, providing help on a wide range of issues to do with depression

www.studentzone.org.uk
Studentzone provides direct links to multiple sites, all student focused, on suicide, drugs, alcohol, health, sex, stress, etc.

Additional Sources of Information

www.mind.org.uk   Full range of information on-line, including the highly relevant "Understanding” series of leaflets.

www.mhf.org.uk  The Mental Health Foundation (UK) has a huge portal to mental health sites, as well as useful self-help leaflets.

www.rcpsych.ac.uk/mentalhealthinformation.aspx   The Royal College of Psychiatrists has a "Help is at Hand" series of leaflets on a wide range of mental health topics, all downloadable.

www.sane.org.uk  Sane is a charity providing support to those with mental health problems, including Saneline. Good local service database. Good on legal advice.

www.doh.gov.uk Department of Health site with ‘Contact’, a directory for mental health

www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk NHS health advice and information service with information on mental health topics

http://livinglifetothefull.co.uk  A structured series of self-help modules based on cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) to help people tackle common emotional, social and psychological problems.

www.mentalhealth.com/ Internet Mental Health, a Canadian mental health encyclopaedia

www.dr-bob.org/ The amazing virtual home of Dr Bob, University of Chicago psychiatrist. Thousands of links to every conceivable mental health topic, plus humour and quotes. Highly recommended.

Special Issues

Depression and Self-harm

www.studentdepression.org See previous listing

www.depressionalliance.org.uk   Comprehensive information about all aspects of depression, and excellent self-help strategies. Lots of useful links to other resources.

www.nshn.co.uk  National self-harm network

www.selfharmuk.org  Click under ‘Young People’s Report’ to access an excellent booklet, ‘The Truth about Self Harm’, written for young people and their friends and families

www.papyrus-uk.org.uk  Offers support, advice and information to anyone who is concerned about a young person who may be suicidal. Also runs a telephone helpline, HopeLine UK.

http://moodgym.anu.edu.au/  An interactive self-help programme from the Australian National University, designed to prevent depression using skills from cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT)

www.samaritans.org.uk/  The Samaritans is the classic resource for the suicidal and despairing.

Alcohol and Drugs

www.alcoholconcern.org.uk Includes information for those concerned about their drinking levels

www.addaction.org.uk Information on local and regional resources

www.talktofrank.com Confidential and free drugs information and advice. National drugs helpline 0800776600

www.drugscope.org.uk/ A UK charity website providing extensive information about drug services, drug data, and drug-related risks. The charity also aims to inform government policy and promote risk reduction.

Eating Disorders

www.something-fishy.org Probably the most comprehensive site on eating disorders, anywhere.

www.edauk.com The Eating Disorders Association is a national self-help organisation with peer support groups locally.

www.nationaleatingdisorders.org Click on ‘Eating Disorders Information’ for comprehensive resource list on this US site  

Support and Befriending

www.samaritans.org.uk/ or 08457 90 90 90
The Samaritans offer help, support and information for the suicidal and concerned others. They also provide telephone and email listening services for those who are feeling desperate, lonely or simply need to talk.

www.childline.org.uk or Helpline 0800 1111
A free and confidential support service for young people

www.sane.org.uk/ or Helpline 0845 767 8000
Website for UK charity, SANE, with telephone help line and support/information for anyone experiencing mental health problems

www.befrienders.org  Befriending website offering help to the lonely, despairing or suicidal

www.compassionatefriends.org.uk  Offers support to all families bereaved after the death of a child, including information for siblings and grandparents.

Counselling

www.bacp.co.uk/
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, with a range of information, including how to find a private counsellor or therapist in your local area

www.doh.gov.uk  "Choosing Talking Therapies?” booklet available to download from the DOH website