What follows is a list of mental health websites in alphabetical order with a brief summary of their purpose.
Angus Independent Advocacy
www.angusadvocacy.org
Advocacy project that offers people who have either mental health problems, Dementia, Acquired Brain Injury or who are frail in old age long-term or crisis support on a wide range of issues including welfare, housing and health.
Artfull
www.artfull.org
Promoting the arts and the role they play in improving the mental health and well-being of people living in Scotland.
BBC Health
www.bbc.co.uk/health/conditions/mental_health/
Extremely comprehensive site with lots of information on all aspects of mental health.
Breathing Space Scotland
www.breathingspacescotland.co.uk/
Website of a free and confidential phoneline service for individuals experiencing low-mood or depression and in need of someone to talk to.
Carers UK
www.carersuk.org.uk
Carers UK is the voice of the carers. Carers UK is here to improve carers’ lives by fighting for equality and recognition for carers. Carers UK campaigns for changes that make a real difference for carers and provides information and advice on carers’ rights and how to get support.
Choose Life
http://www.chooselife.net/web/site/home/home.asp
A national strategy and action plan to prevent suicide in Scotland.
Depression Alliance
www.depressionalliance.org/
UK Charity for people affected by Depression.
Depression Alliance Scotland
www.dascot.org/
Sister charity of Depression Alliance, based in Scotland.
Depression in Teenagers
www.depressioninteenagers.com/
Website for teenagers, giving information and support about coping with depression. Produced by the Young People's Unit at the Royal Edinburgh Hospital.
Drink Aware
www.drinkaware.co.uk
Website detailing the effects of alcohol on the body, contains a section on how drink can exacerbate mental health problems.
@ease
www.at-ease.nsf.org.uk/index.html
Mental health resource for young people under stress or worried about their thoughts and feelings.
First Steps to Freedom
www.first-steps.org
Charity that offers practical help to people that suffer from phobias.
Heads Up Scotland
www.headsupscotland.com/
Scottish national project for children and young people’s mental health.
Life Signs
www.lifesigns.org.uk/
Self-Injury guidance and support network.
Living Life to the Full
www.livinglifetothefull.com/
Life skills resource using Cognitive Behaviour Therapy techniques.
Mental Health Care
www.mentalhealthcare.org.uk/
This web site is aimed at anyone providing support to someone experiencing mental illness.
Mental Health in the UK
www.mentalhealthintheuk.co.uk
Aims to reform peoples concepts of what it means to have a mental health problem.
Mentality
www.mentality.org.uk/index.htm
Website dedicated to the promotion of mental health.
Mindful Employer
www.mindfulemployer.net
An initiative aimed at increasing awareness of mental health at work and providing support for businesses in recruiting and retaining staff
Mood Gym
www.moodgym.anu.edu.au/
Interactive Australian site that teaches people to use ways of thinking that will help to prevent depression.
National Phobics Society
www.phobics-society.org.uk/
Charity dealing with anxiety disorders.
National Schizophrenia Fellowship Scotland
www.nsfscot.org.uk/
Works to improve the well-being and quality of life of those affected by Schizophrenia and other mental illnesses.
Papyrus-UK
www.papyrus-uk.org/
Voluntary organisation providing resources and support for teenagers and young adults, particularly those dealing with depression, emotional distress and suicide.
Princess Royal Trust for Carers
www.carers.org
Princess Royal Trust for Carers website offering comprehensive support for carers throughout the UK.
RespectMe
www.respectme.org.uk
Scotland’s Anti-Bullying Service.
Royal College of Psychiatry
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/
Website for the Royal College of Psychiatry.
Samaritans
www.samaritans.org.uk/
Website of the Samaritans.
Sainsbury Centre for Mental Health
www.scmh.org.uk/
The SCMH works to improve the quality of life for people with mental health problems.
Sane
www.sane.org.uk/
Provides information and support to those suffering from mental health problems.
Schizophrenia.com
www.schizophrenia.com/
A non-profit web community providing in-depth information, support and education related to schizophrenia.
Scottish Association for Mental Health
www.samh.org.uk/
SAMH operates a range of services across Scotland for people with mental health problems. It also strives to influence public policy as it affects people with mental health problems.
Scottish Recovery Network
www.scottishrecovery.net
Works to raise awareness of recovery from long-term mental health problems.
See Me
www.seemescotland.org
Scotland’s national anti-stigma campaign for mental health.
Talking2Ourselves
www.talking2ourselves.com
Providing help and information on mental health issues to young people ages 12-14 who are having difficulties themselves or are worried about friend or relatives.
Volunteer Centre Angus
www.volunteerangus.org.uk/
Offers volunteering opportunities and works with other voluntary organisations throughout the Angus area.
Well Scotland
www.wellscotland.info
Improving Scotland’s mental health and well-bring.
Young Minds
www.youngminds.org.uk/
National Charity committed to improving the mental health of children and young people.
Young Persons Mental Health Involvement Project
www.bebo.com/augment-ypip
New Project developed by Augment for individuals between 16-25 years.
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