Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) is a type of
counselling that has been shown to be effective
for many types of mental illness. You may be
able to access CBT via your GP.
You may find online CBT resources helpful e.g.
- MoodGYM
- Living Life to the Full
- E-couch
We recommend that you discuss the use of self-help programmes with your GP or mental health professional.
You may find online CBT resources helpful e.g.
- MoodGYM
- Living Life to the Full
- E-couch
We recommend that you discuss the use of self-help programmes with your GP or mental health professional.
The Survivors Group (formerly Worcester Mind)
meets on Tuesdays 11am - 3.30pm,
Wednesdays 1-4pm & Saturdays 10am - 3.30pm
at St Swithun's Institute, The Trinity, Worcester.
Tel: 01299403986
Onside Advocacy provides a mentoring service for people with mental health problems and also provide specialist advocates (IMHA) for people who are detained under the Mental Health Act.
You can search for other local (Worcestershire) community groups via the carewise site (which also lists other services and events within Worcestershire).
The Patient UK website has a searchable list of national support groups.
Tel: 01299403986
Onside Advocacy provides a mentoring service for people with mental health problems and also provide specialist advocates (IMHA) for people who are detained under the Mental Health Act.
You can search for other local (Worcestershire) community groups via the carewise site (which also lists other services and events within Worcestershire).
The Patient UK website has a searchable list of national support groups.
The patient.co.uk website is an NHS resource
which includes information on mental health.
The Royal College of Psychiatrists has downloadable leaflets on many aspects of mental illness. The Mind website is also a good source of mental health-related information.
The Mental Health Foundation website is another good resource - you might want check out their series of podcasts and relaxation exercises.
If you are looking for online information on a specific medication, the NHS choice and medication site is a good place to start.
The Royal College of Psychiatrists has downloadable leaflets on many aspects of mental illness. The Mind website is also a good source of mental health-related information.
The Mental Health Foundation website is another good resource - you might want check out their series of podcasts and relaxation exercises.
If you are looking for online information on a specific medication, the NHS choice and medication site is a good place to start.
Carers, friends and relatives are very welcome to
attend our drop-ins and other events.
The Carers' Unit (part of Worcestershire Social Services) and Carers Action Worcestershire (a consortium of 3 local charities) both provide advice and information for carers.
There is a (mental health) Carers' and Relatives Group that meets at 7.30pm on the first Monday of each month at Osborne Court, Osborne Road, Malvern WR14 1JE.
Onside Advocacy also provides support for carers.
The Carers' Unit (part of Worcestershire Social Services) and Carers Action Worcestershire (a consortium of 3 local charities) both provide advice and information for carers.
There is a (mental health) Carers' and Relatives Group that meets at 7.30pm on the first Monday of each month at Osborne Court, Osborne Road, Malvern WR14 1JE.
Onside Advocacy also provides support for carers.
Debt can often be a major issue for people with
mental health problems. A free downloadable
booklet produced with guidance from Mind,
Rethink and other leading charities provides
advice and information on all aspects of debt.
Link2us has information on benefits and grants that you may be entitled to and has a benefits calculator that checks eligibility for housing benefit, tax credits etc.
Link2us has information on benefits and grants that you may be entitled to and has a benefits calculator that checks eligibility for housing benefit, tax credits etc.
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Birmingham & Solihull Mental Health NHS
Foundation Trust has recently set up a website
aimed at young people (14-25) experiencing
mental health problems. It covers many issues,
from exam stress, relationships and bullying to
anxiety, depression and self-harm.