Useful links

National Health Service
The main National Health Service site, and one which has an encyclopaedia of medical information attached to it with lots of excellent links.
www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk

Local NHS
Local site goes into detail about local mental health facilities and how to make contact.
www.berkshire.nhs.uk

Health sponsored National Electronic Library on mental health
The Department of Health sponsored National Electronic Library on mental health
www.nelmh.org

The Royal College of Psychiatrists
The Royal College of Psychiatrists have a "help is at hand" series of leaflets on a wide array of mental health topics, all downloadable.
www.rcpsych.ac.uk

The British Psychological Society
The British Psychological Society provides information on how to find a psychologist.
www.bps.org.uk

The British Association of couselling and psychotherapy
The British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy is the largest body in the sector and provides information on how to find a counsellor/therapist locally.
www.bacp.co.uk

metanoia.org

www.metanoia.org/suicide/

Befrienders worldwide
Provide emotional support, and reduce suicide.
www.befrienders.org

Samaritans
Providing confidential emotional support, for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair.
www.samaritans.org.uk

Depression alliance
Here we can help you on your way to a better understanding of depression, anxiety, and other mental disorders
www.depressionalliance.org.uk

Something fishy
Eating disorders, anorexia, bulimia and compulsive overeating.
www.something-fishy.org

Beating Eating Disorders (BEAT)
Information and help on all aspects of eating disorders, including Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, binge eating disorder and related eating disorders
www.b-eat.co.uk

Mentalhealth
This internet mental health site has an encyclopedia of health information which gives details of disorders, treatment and research. Designed by Canadian psychologist Dr Philip Long it includes links to other internet mental health sites.
www.mentalhealth.com

Psychnet UK
A huge site for mental health issues.
www.psychnet-uk.com

gotosee
GoToSee is an online health and therapy guide for the public, practitioners and colleges. As the UK's fastest growing health directory, we have over 16,000 therapists listed (and counting). Use our search facility to find a practitioner by location or browse our health resource to find out who you should go to see.
http://www.gotosee.co.uk/