Mental health and Well-being Resources
Items sourced by Deena Camps.
Struggling during COVID-19? Here you can find a list of various organisations, charities, apps and other online services dedicated to provide you support with anxiety, fitness, suicidal thoughts, bereavement and so much more.
Looking for something specific? Use the search bar below:
NHS App Library
https://www.nhs.uk/apps-library/
For: All Ages | Apps | Information Comprehensive list of apps available on smart phones for a variety of issues including health management, anxiety, depression, peer support, self harm, long term health conditions.
NHS Self-help Leaflets and Guides
https://web.ntw.nhs.uk/selfhelp/
For: All Ages | Self Help | PDF | E-Leaflets NHS collection of self help guides for a variety of issues including: Abuse/Alcohol/Anxiety/Bereavement/Anger/Depression/Domestic Violence/Eating Disorders/Health Anxiety/Hearing Voices/OCD/Panic/Postnatal Depression/PTSD/Self-harm/Sleep/Social Anxiety/Stress, and Depression: a Guide for Partners
101 Grounding Techniques
https://www.beautyafterbruises.org/blog/grounding101
For: All Ages | Blog and Information | Blog page with a page on 101 Grounding Techniques.
Anxiety Self Help Guide
http://www.selfhelpguides.ntw.nhs.uk/imperial/leaflets/selfhelp/Anxiety.pdf
For: All ages | PDF | Interactive workbook to learn about anxiety and how to cope with it.
Anxiety UK
03444 775 774
For: All Ages | Anxiety Support and Information | Anxiety UK is a leading charity supporting those suffering with anxiety. They offer information phone lines, a text line service as well as numerous options and support options via their website.
Aura (App) - Anxiety and Sleep Support
For: All Ages | App | Important note: once you download app and get started a pop up will come up asking you to start a 7 day free trial or pay for premium service - click the X in the corner of the screen - you do NOT need to enter into a free trial to use the app - a free limited version is available for anyone to use | Whenever you’re stressed & anxious or having trouble sleeping, Aura will find mindfulness meditations, life coaching, stories, and music, created by the best therapists and coaches, personalized just for you.It takes just 3 minutes to feel better, and Aura will continuously learn about what helps you and improve the recommendations.
Breathe2Relax (app)
https://psyberguide.org/apps/breathe2relax/
For: All ages | Mental Health App | Provides detailed information on the effects of stress on the body and guidance for "belly" breathing, to help manage stress (free; Android, iOS).
Clear Fear (App)
For: Age 18 and under | App | Offers an interactive guide to help reduce the physical responses to threat, manage thoughts and behaviours, and release anxious emotions (free; Android, iOS).
Colorfy - Colouring App for Anxiety and Stress Relief
For: All Ages | App | Downloadable colouring app to help distract and help symptoms of anxiety and stress.
Mental Health Foundation – COVID-19
For: All ages | Information on looking after mental health during Covid-19 outbreak
NHS Free Gym Workouts
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/gym-free-workouts/
For: All ages | Exercise | Equipment free workouts for all levels and abilities. Choose from stair, pillow, yoga, abs, sofa, cardio and much more.
Crisis Text Line UK
Text SHOUT to 85258 to text with a trainer Crisis Volunteer.
Shout is an affiliate of Crisis Text Line in the UK that provides free, confidential support, 24/7 via text.
Better Stop Suicide (app) – suicide prevention
https://www.thebetterappcompany.com/app/suicide
For: All Ages | App | Suicide Prevention | This is a free app using world-leading psychological techniques and technology to help ease suicidal ideation. App includes: Calming audio files, Key phone contacts, Gratitude checklist, Built-in alarm clock, Better sleep audio file, Emotional needs ‘quick’ check , Helpful tasks to feel better , Records life-saving message.
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)
For: Men | Website, Webchat and Phone | Resources | Offers freephone advice line and other support services for men who feel low and need to talk.
0800 58 58 58
Catch It – CBT app
https://www.nhs.uk/apps-library/catch-it/
For: All Ages | App | Self Help | Anxiety and Depression. Learn how to manage feelings like anxiety and depression with Catch It. The app will teach you how to look at problems in a different way, turn negative thoughts into positive ones and improve your mental wellbeing. Catch It uses cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to help you change the way you think and feel about things.
Bereavement Advice
https://www.bereavementadvice.org/
For: All Ages | Website | Informative | A free helpline and web-based information service offering practical information, advice and signposting on a range of issues and procedures after the death of someone close.
Bereavement Self-help Guide
https://www.moodjuice.scot.nhs.uk/pdfGuides/Bereavement.pdf
For: All ages | PDF | Interactive workbook to learn about bereavement and skills to cope with it.
Cruise Bereavement Care
0808 808 1677
For: All ages | Website | Informative | Free confidential support by telephone, email or face-to-face and online information service for adults and children suffering with bereavement.
Action For Happiness
https://www.actionforhappiness.org/
For: All Ages | Website | loneliness Positive coping, a monthly 'happiness' calendar and encouragement to reach out to others and join the 'happiness' pledge
Get Help With Loneliness (services and support)
https://www.redcross.org.uk/get-help/get-help-with-loneliness
For: Adults | Online resource | Helps you to connect with your local community and meet new friends, including how to find support near you.
How To Cope With Loneliness – Mind
For: All ages | Online resource | Explains loneliness, giving practical suggestions for what you can do and where you can go for support.
Socializer (app)
For: Adults / Young Adults | App | Socialising & Support | Make new friends and connect with people around you with similar interests or hobbies.
Talk Life – peer support (app)
For: All Ages | Peer Support | App | TalkLife is a peer support community where people can instantly connect with like-minded people around the globe to give and get support. TalkLife is free to download in the app store and offers a safe and engaging place for people to talk about the ups and downs of life including depression, anxiety, self harm, relationship problems, bullying and stress.
Crisis – Homeless charity
For: All Ages | Website | Information and Support | The national charity for homeless people.
ACAS – Employment advice
Refugee Council
https://www.refugeecouncil.org.uk/
For: All Ages | Website | Informative & Support | Provides free advice and information to asylum seekers and refugees in the UK.
True Vision (hate-crime)
https://www.report-it.org.uk/home
For: All ages | Victims of hate crime | Information and advice on hate crimes or incidents | Personal safety tips | Find ways to report hate crime | Online form for reporting hate crime | Find Support as a victim.