Information and self help materials

The websites below have useful and easy to read guides on common mental health problems such as depression and anxiety. They also contain tips and strategies to improve your mental health and wellbeing such as how to sleep better and reduce stress.

Support groups and chat forums

A number of charities and services hold online chat forums to put you in touch with people that may be able to help or are going through the same thing

Useful phone numbers

NHS 111 Service: 111

Samaritans: 116 123

Local information and support:

  • Basildon & Brentwood

  • Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire

    Self-guided Computerised Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

    To support you to maintain a healthy mind during this challenging time VitaMinds is offering free access SilverCloud, a multi-award-winning digital mental health platform.

    We are offering a choice of 4 programmes to help you ‘cope with challenging times ‘, ‘ease your levels of stress’, ‘sleep better’ or ‘build resilience’.

    How does SilverCloud work? 

    • SilverCloud is an interactive online platform, read through the content, use tools, videos and activities to help you to feel better
    • Access at any time, on any device (your phone, computer or tablet)
    • Work at your own pace, access is not time-limited
    • All information you enter is anonymous, confidential and secure
    • The content is proven to have a positive impact on mental health by over 17 years of clinical research

    To access this support we ask that you are over 16, live in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire and are not receiving support from any other mental health service at this time.

    You can sign up to a programme using the following link: https://bnssg.silvercloudhealth.com/onboard/

    Samaritans Bristol – A place where people can talk about mental health problems with others and trained advisors. Phone: 0300 304 7000

    Bristol Wellbeing College provides free, solution focused, psychoeducational wellbeing workshops and courses for adults who are struggling with their mental health.  They work across primary and secondary mental health care and deliver online and in community venues across Bristol to small groups of no more than 10 learners.

Our 'What is...' series of self-help guides

What is low mood?

What is generalised anxiety disorder?

What is OCD?

What is a phobia?

What is agoraphobia?

What is panic disorder?

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