“This is a free and online course which consists of 6 x 90 minute online tutorials on YouTube over a 3 week period.
The Course is run by Jim White, a clinical psychologist who is really knowledgeable and very easy to listen to.
From the link you will see all the information you need to have a look at Course and how to subscribe if you would like to undertake this Course”
www.alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk
Alcohol Focus Scotland is Scotland’s national charity working to reduce the harm caused by alcohol.
Alzheimer Scotland helps people with dementia, their carers and families.
Anxiety UK works to relieve and support those living with anxiety disorders by providing information, support and understanding via an extensive range of services
Anxiety UK phone line 03444 775 774 (however, calls may not be free “Calls to this number are the same as dialling a 01 or 02 number. The national rate for these types of calls is generally up to 9p from landlines and from 3p to 55p on mobile phones. However, you may find that this cost is included in your phone plan
- Anxiety UK email support: support@anxietyuk.org.uk
- Anxiety UK text support: 07537 416 905
- Anxiety UK are offering an online group support, joining information on ‘coronavirus page link’ above.
- Various webinars available on Anxiety UK YouTube channel
- https://www.youtube.com/user/AnxietyUKOfficial
The Association provides a telephone helpline, information leaflets for sufferers and healthcare professionals as well as a network of volunteers (telephone and postal), who have themselves experienced postnatal illness.
Bipolar Scotland provide information, support and advice for people affected by bipolar disorder, their carers and others with an interest in its work.
Breathing Space is a free, confidential phone and web based service for people in Scotland experiencing low mood, depression or anxiety. We are here in times of difficulty to provide a safe and supportive space by listening, offering advice and information.
Beat provides helplines, online support and a network of UK-wide self-help groups to help adults and young people in the UK beat their eating disorders
Carers' Centres are independent charities that deliver a wide range of local support services to meet the needs of carers in their own communities. All Carers' Centres provide, either by telephone, drop-in or outreach surgeries.
The national strategy and action plan to prevent suicide in Scotland.
Combat Stress delivers dedicated treatment and support to ex-Service men and women with conditions such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), depression and anxiety disorders.
Lanarkshire's first stop for mental health and well-being, providing information for people seeking assistance with mental health problems
We offer information, support and understanding to people who hear voices and those who support them.
www.mentalhealth.org.uk/about-us/Scotland/
This is the mental health foundation website
The lead UK charity offering support, advice and advocacy services to people affected by self harm directly or in a care role
nhs24.com provides comprehensive up-to-date health information and self care advice for people in Scotland.
https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-staying-at-home-tips/
NHS page is easy to follow as they break things down into 6 steps to tackle working at home.
https://www.nhs24.scot/our-services/living-life/
The Living Life service offers support to people in Scotland through guided self-help and cognitive behavioural therapy. You can access the service by referring yourself for an assessment by phoning 0800 328 9655 (Monday to Friday: 1pm - 9pm).
No Panic specialises in self-help through telephone recovery groups, because most people don’t have a local face to face group or they find getting to such a group a problem in itself.
OCD-UK is the leading national charity, independently working with and for people with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
One of the main objectives of the Refugee Council is to provide support and help to refugees and asylum seekers and to make information and advice available to them directly.
www.samaritans.org/?nation=scotland
Samaritans are there for anyone who’s struggling to cope, who needs someone to listen without judgement or pressure. Not only for the moment of crisis, taking action to prevent the crisis. Giving people ways to cope and the skills to be there for others. Encouraging, promoting and celebrating those moments of connection between people that can save lives.
Work with adults and young people providing mental health social care support, services in primary care, schools and further education, among others. These services together with our national programme work in See Me, respect me, suicide prevention and active living; inform our policy and campaign work to influence positive social change.
‘see me’ is Scotland’s national campaign to end the stigma and discrimination of mental ill-health.- Check out the Tartan Explorer !!
Stepping Stones is a user led organisation that provides a range of support services for people who experience common mental health problems. Available services are Support Work; Person Centred Therapy; Cognitive Behavioural Therapy; Tai Chi; Peer and Therapeutic Groups. Services are available to people who reside in West Dunbartonshire and are aged 16 and over.
For anyone needing information about Narcotics
YoungMinds is the UK’s leading charity committed to improving the emotional wellbeing and mental health of children and young people.
All Links Updated 09/02/24
