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Alzheimer's Society

www.alzheimers.org.uk

The Alzehimer's Society is the UK's leading care and research charity for people with dementia, their families and carers. Dementia now affects over 750,000 people in the UK alone. The Alzheimer's Society provides information and support for those with any form of dementia and their carers. It advises professionals working in the field, funds research, runs quality care services and campaigns for improved health and social care and greater public understanding of dementia.

AnxietyCare

www.anxietycare.org.uk

A registered charity that helps people with anxiety disorders to help themselves. Literature can be downloaded free of charge. Also available is an online discussion room on Fridays 8pm - 10pm fortnightly and a helpline on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10am - 3pm.

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

www.bacp.co.uk

Access to a database of accredited counsellors, therapists and psychotherapists. Also information on education/training, research and publications.

Buckinghamshire Mind

www.bucksmind.org.uk

Buckinghamshire Mind is a registered charity that for over 90 years has been involved in the promotion of good mental health through education, campaigning and the provision of services. We are a membership based organisation, supported by a team of volunteers who help deliver our range of services.

Caring About Carers

www.direct.gov.uk/en/CaringForSomeone

Provides facts, figures and definitions about Carers, who provide the vast bulk of care in the community. Also has links to related web-sites.

Citizens Advice

www.adviceguide.org.uk

An independent organisation providing free, confidential and impartial advice and information on all subjects to anyone. The address and telephone number of your local CAB can be found in the telephone directory. For CAB advice online see www.adviceguide.org.uk To enquire about local volunteering opportunities call 08451 264 264 (local rate).

Council for Information on Tranquillisers and Antidepressants

www.citawithdrawal.org.uk

CITA was founded in 1987 by Pam Armstrong and Peter Ritson, as a national helpline, support and information service for people who had become involuntarily addicted to their prescribed tranquillisers. This service was also used extensively by relatives and friends of patients and by professionals involved in managing addiction to mind altering drugs. Subsequently CITA developed a general stress and anxiety management service, which is now used by clients and professionals alike.

Depression World

www.depression-world.org.uk

Aims to provide in depth information on individual disorders with room to grow as more up to date treatments and resources become available. Resources on the site include: Forums, User Chat Rooms, Journals/Blogs and Email Support.

Depresssion Alliance

www.depressionalliance.org

We work to relieve and to prevent this treatable condition by providing information and support services. We also campaign to raise awareness amongst the general public about the realities of depression. This web site contains information about the symptoms of depression, treatments for depression, as well as research, publications, press office, campaigns and local groups.

East Bristol Advice Services

www.bhas.org.uk

Website contains information and advice on sickness and disability benefits such as : Disability Living Allowance Attendance Allowance Incapacity Benefit Work & Benefits for people with learning difficulties

Learn to Meditate

www.learntomeditate.org

Weekly buddhist meditation classes in: Basingstoke, Bracknell, Farnham, Henley on Thames, High Wycombe, Maidenhead, Newbury, Oxford, Reading, Windsor and Wokingham. Classes operate on an informal drop-in basis and are suitable for all levels of experience. Classes consist of guided mediations, a teaching, a few minutes of traditional prayers, and a question and answer session. Seating is on chairs, dress comfortably. No need to book in advance. Class dates available online, or call 01189 599133.

MDF The Bipolar Organisation

www.mdf.org.uk

MDF The BiPolar Organisation is a national user-led organisation and registered charity for people whose lives are affected by manic depression/bi-polar disorder. MDF aims to enable people affected by manic depression (bi-polar) to take control of their lives through the services that we offer members. These include: - MDF self help groups - information and publications - employment advice - the MDF Self Management Training Programme - 24-hour Legal Advice Line for employment, legal, benefits and debt issues

Mind

www.mind.org.uk

Mind works throughout England and Wales for a better life for everyone with experience of mental distress. It provides information on all aspects of mental health to people who experience mental distress, families, to professionals and the public. It publishes a bi-monthly magazine Openmind. Mind also campaigns for greater understanding in the wider community. It offers mental health services through a network of local Mind associations including sheltered homes, drop-in centres, counselling, advocacy; and employment schemes.

Relaxation reviews

www.relaxationreviews.org

Independent reviews and audio clips of relaxation tapes, CDs and mp3s. Also reviews free online and downloadable audio relaxations and, ambient music radio stations.

Richmond Fellowship

www.richmondfellowship.org.uk

Richmond Fellowship is one of the biggest providers of mental health care in the country. RF works with thousands of people who are living with the devastating effects of serious mental health problems, often exacerbated by issues such as sexual abuse, or drugs and alcohol. RF helps people to gain a new sense of purpose and fulfillment, making a massive contribution to the lives of our service users. In addition, RF, works with people who might otherwise be excluded from the workplace because of mental ill health.

SANE WEBSITE

www.sane.org.uk

SANE is one of the UKs leading charities concerned with improving the lives of everyone affected by mental illness. Website includes information about the work we do, support services available, fact sheets with information about various mental illnesses; the factsheets can be downloaded

The Mental Health Foundation

www.mentalhealth.org.uk

The website of the Mental Health Foundation outlines the charity's work in research, policy, service development and service user involvement. The site offers information and publications to download on research, good practice in services and on mental health problems and key issues. It provides a daily mental health news service and directories of organisations, websites and events. Website visitors can use forums and bulletin boards, join a mailing list and find out how to support the organisations.

The Royal College of Psychiatrists

www.rcpsych.ac.uk

Information and advice on many different different mental health problems, as well as therapies and services. Our evidence-based, award-winning leaflets contain input from both patients and psychiatrists. We have leaflets for carers, professionals, parents and resources for teachers. Much of the information is available in other languages (see our website).

Together: Working for Wellbeing

www.together-uk.org

Works to improve quality of life for people with mental health needs and their carers, using their experience and opinions to provide effective services, promote good practice, and influence policy on mental health.

UKSelfHelp

www.ukselfhelp.info

Up to date details of over 800 UK National Self Help Groups and Support organisations, providing information for over 2,000 conditions. Also publishes printed directory which can be photocopied if desired.