Self Help Downloads
Here are some resources for you to download and take away. These resources have been produced by the Newcastle, North Tyneside and Northumberland Mental Health Trust 2001. These handbooks are very useful sources of information, however the service information is only relevant to those living in the North East region.
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Links
Disabled Students Allowance - If you have a clinically diagnosed mental health condition eg. depression you are entitled to apply for Disabled Students Allowance, which may provide extra funds to support you in your studies. For further information please click on this link.
BBC Head Room - Life is full of ups and downs. So the BBC has created Headroom, a campaign to encourage you to look after your mental wellbeing.
Mood Gym - An application that aims to help you overcome emotional problems and show you how to develop good coping skills for the future.
The Mental Health Foundation - The Mental Health Foundation is a leading UK charity that provides information, carries out research, campaigns and works to improve services for anyone affected by mental health problems, whatever their age and wherever they live.
Free Self Help Books - A list of downloadable self help leaflets.
Students Against Depression - A website featuring a series of blogs written by students who are coping with depression.
Info bank at IMH - A useful guide to your rights as a mental health service user or carer. Covers topics such as benefits, the Care Programme Approach and words in mental health.
Time to Change - How would you react if someone you knew had a mental health issue? Our real-life scenarios will test your responses and reveal whether you're a mental health helper or hindrance…
Mental Health Podcasts - A range of podcasts which you can download and listen to which can help you relax and improve your sense of wellbeing.
Well-being Videos - A range of videos offering information about some mental health issues.
