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Weblinks
There are loads of really useful websites on the net providing
information/support and offering opinions on mental health issues.
We’ve just listed a few below, but if you’ve got a favourite
website to recommend to others please e-mail us:
1 in 100
www.oneinonehundred.co.uk
For people with schizophrenia and their friends and families. Links to resources and info on what approaches are taken to manage schizophrenia, the medications used and advice to help you discuss treatments with your doctor.
@ease
www.rethink.org/at-ease
A website for young people under stress or worried about their thoughts
and feelings. Information is provided on how to stay mentally well
plus info on severe mental illnesses that affect young people.
Ahead 4 Health
www.leeds.ac.uk/ahead4health
A mental health site for students experiencing any type of mental
distress. Includes local and national sources of help and support
as well as interactive personal profiles of people’s mental
health problems.
BBC Mental Health
www.bbc.co.uk/health/mental
Articles, news and discussions on various mental health issues.
The site includes details of forthcoming TV and radio programmes
about mental health.
BBC Onelife
www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/onelife
Articles, news and discussions on various mental health issues.
The site includes details of forthcoming TV and radio programmes
about mental health.
Blokes Own
www.samaritans.org/know/pdf/blokes_book.pdf
A must-see Viz-style booklet by Samaritans targeted at young men feeling down, really well written with advice and humour.
Boys and Young Men Network
www.gbymn.org.uk
A Gloucestershire based web site for young men including info, links
and quizzes on a wide range of subjects such as sexual and mental
health, drugs and employment..
Change Our Minds
www.changeourminds.com
An interactive Samaritans website aimed at young people who are
affected by self-harm, emotional distress or suicidal feelings.
Childline
www.childline.org/boys.asp
Web pages for boys and young men offering help and advice on any troubles that you or someone you know may be experiencing. Includes an agony uncle page and details of the confidential helpline.
Chipmunka Publishing
www.chipmunkapublishing.com
Mental health survivorsí publishing company. Publications include paperbacks and online E-Books.
Connexions
A support and advice service for young people aged 13-19 on issues such as health, careers, benefits and more. Websites provide details of local centres and helplines
The Crack
www.thecrackmagazine.com
The North Eastís free monthly magazine of style and listings.
Depression in Teenagers
www.depressioninteenagers.co.uk
An interactive online theme park with resources for young people
with depression. Includes advice and information on symptoms, causes
and treatment of depression plus self-help ideas and relaxation
techniques.
E-Mental Health
www.emental-health.com
Facts, discussions and links about depression, schizophrenia and
related psychoses
Farming Help
www.farminghelp.org.uk
For people of the farming community experiencing distress and need help, support or just a listening ear.
The Good Mind Guide
www.goodmindguide.org
A really helpful website providing contact details of organisations in Tees Valley providing support/advice for people with mental health problems.
Hartlepool Mental Health
www.hartlepoolmentalhealth.info
A website providing information on statutory and voluntary mental health and related services in the Hartlepool area.
HIV Care Newcastle
www.hivcarenewcastle.co.uk
Details of local and national HIV care services offering information and advice.
ISMA (International Stress Management Association)
www.isma.org.uk/exams.htm
Revision and exam stress-busting tips for any level of exams.
It's Finished!
www.itsfinished.com/teens/teens.cfm
A site for anyone that has split up with their girlfriend/partner or their parents are separating. Includes tips for getting over it, helpline details, real life stories, fun pages and advice.
The Jewish Association for the Mentally Ill
www.mentalhealth-jami.org.uk
Provides contacts, links and details of support services for Jewish people with mental ill health.
Mad Not Bad
www.madnotbad.co.uk
A website full of experiences, opinions, artwork and writing by
people with mental ill health. The site is based on the idea that
mental illness is nothing to be ashamed of and that it’s OK
to talk about it.
Mark Walton
www.markwalton.net
Loads of online information on the Mental Health Act and related
matters.
Mental Health Foundation
www.mentalhealth.org.uk
The latest research and news about mental health issues and information
on mental health problems and treatments.
Mental Health in the UK
www.zoo.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk
A site sharing personal experiences of mental health problems including
information on disorders and treatment, personal stories, visitor
contributions and a chat room.
Mind Info
www.mindinfo.co.uk
Huge online resource of information and links about mental health issues including anger self-help and relaxation techniques.
National Institute for Mental Health in England (NIMHE)
www.nimheneyh.org.uk
Our regionís website for NIMHE, an organisation working in partnership with people who use mental health services, their families, friends and carers, service providers and others to develop services.
National Self-Harm Network
www.nshn.co.uk
The site provides facts, links to support organisations and campaigns for the rights and understanding of people who self-harm.
Need to Know
www.need2know.co.uk
Massive resource site for young people on just about every major issue including health, housing, learning, relationships, travel, money and a whole lot more.
The Point (Blyth)
www.thepointblyth.co.uk
The website of The Point, a ëone-stop-shopí for young people (13-25) who live in and around Blyth Valley. Includes details of the drop-in service and young menís group.
PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)
www.ptsd.org.uk
A website created by and for ex-servicemen who think they are suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Includes loads on what PTSD is and what people experience, a relaxation guide and website links. Also, information on help available for both serving and ex-armed forces personnel.
Psychosis Sucks
www.psychosissucks.ca
A Canadian website with information for young people about psychosis and early intervention. Includes easy to read info on what psychosis is and why early intervention is important, its treatment, associated problems and recovery. Also useful info for family/friends of someone with psychosis.
Right Here, Right Now!
www.rhrn.thewhocarestrust.org.uk
A website from The Who Cares? Trust providing info and support for young people in residential or foster care.
RD4U
www.rd4u.org.uk/lads
A Cruse Bereavement Care website by young people for young people offering support after the death of someone close to you. Thereís a special page with personal experiences as well as e-mail support, message boards, games and a confidential youth helpline.
The Royal College of Psychiatrists
www.rcpsych.ac.uk
The College provides a wide range of online information about mental health disorders and treatments.
R U OK?
www.ru-ok.com
An interactive website for young people. The site promotes mental well being and allows young people to assess their strengths and weaknesses and access help.
See Me
www.seemescotland.org
A Scottish website challenging stigma and discrimination around mental ill-health. Includes facts, links and publicity material.
Sexwise
www.ruthinking.co.uk
Loads of facts and info about contraception and sexual health including details of clinics for people with sexually transmitted infections.
Students in Mind
www.studentsinmind.org.uk
Advice, advocacy and empowerment for students in further or higher education experiencing any type of mental distress.
Survivors Of Bereavement by Suicide (SOBS)
www.uk-sobs.org.uk
Support for those bereaved by suicide. Provides info relating to issues and problems, public awareness and telephone contacts..
Sign (National Society for Mental Health and Deafness)
www.signcharity.org.uk
Information on campaigns and services available for D/deaf people experiencing mental health problems.
Talk 4 Teens
www.talk4teens.co.uk
A great looking Durham and Dales website for young people; offering information on sexual health, relationships, growing up, drugs, alcohol, and keeping healthy
Teenage Phobias and Fears
www.geocities.com/teenage_phobias_fears
A site run by and aimed at young people with phobias. Includes relaxation techniques, a list of different types of phobias, information, experience and an agony aunt page.
Terminal Effects
www.terminal-effects.org
Darlington Drug and Alcohol Team teamed up with young people to produce this site for other young people. The site includes a wide range of straight-talking information on drugs, their street names, effects and facts as well as info on the law, safety and a page for parents.
United Response
www.unitedresponse.org.uk
A website for people with learning disabilities and mental health problems.
Youth Information
www.youthinformation.com
An extensive online resource site for young people, providing information
on many issues including family, money, housing and mental health.
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