Mental health advice on the web
The following links are recommended for those seeking advice on the subject of mental health for themselves, a friend or a family member. These sites offer comprehensive information and encourage a greater awareness of mental health issues – and advise on how to seek help where appropriate. Helplines and emergency information are available at most of these sites, and many provide additional links to help you find more detailed information if necessary.
In an emergency
24 hour help for those who need someone to talk to in a time of crisis:
Mental Health Advice
Good online resources, with a wealth of information and advice on identifying mental health problems, and how to seek the necessary support and care.
NHS Direct Online
Royal College of Psychiatrists
BBC Health
SANE
Sites devoted to mental health issues for parents, children and young adults:
A site promoting the maintenance of ‘everyday’ mental well-being - from avoiding stress, to coping with depression and eating disorders. Offers advice from self-help, through to seeking support through counselling and therapy:
BBC On the Edge
Online directories of support services
Online directory of advice and information regarding mental health. Provides a directory of all regional Mind sites for those seeking help through local resources.
National Mind
Online directory of mental health services and resources for Croydon residents:
Guide to Mental Health Services
Counselling
A selection of links for those wishing to explore the benefits of counselling, or seeking advice for specific counselling needs – as well as those in distress who need someone to talk to:
Principal resource for couples seeking relationship counselling:
Relate
Support, programmes and training for the general public, children and teenagers, government bodies, corporations, educational sector, personnel / H.R management, trainers, counsellors and anyone dealing with their own or anothers anger:
British Association of Anger Management
A site aimed towards counselling professionals, but a good formal resource for information:
British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy
Spirituality and Mental Health
Spirituality and Mental Health