Take a mood test
When it comes to emotions, it can sometimes be hard to recognise or admit that we're not feeling 100%. With this service from the NHS you can find out whether you need some help.
If you are 16 or over, take this short questionnaire to:
Help you better understand how you've been feeling over the last 2 weeks
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A short and basic guide to working with anxiety and depression.FeaturedSilverCloud - Space from Stress
SilverCloud is a digital, on-demand mental health and wellbeing service where you can work privately on concerns that matter to you. This programme will help enhance existing stress-busting strengths and skills, and build new ones.
Learn to manage stress, build resilience and improve self-esteem.
Learn to set SMART goals for your life.
Learn to problem-solve and communicate assertively.FeaturedHelp for suicidal or unusual thoughts
From NHS Choices
Life can be incredibly challenging, and it's not uncommon to feel overwhelmed at times. These thoughts and feelings can be complex, frightening and confusing, but you do not have to struggle alone.
If you're feeling like you want to die, it's important to tell someoneFeaturedWellbeing Wednesdays
Tune in every Wednesday to this playlist to see the latest short health and wellbeing videos from Move Breathe Achieve. Pause and check-in with yourself and lean new ways to look after your mental and physical health.FeaturedSilverCloud - Space from Anxiety
Anxiety, worry, and panic are common emotional issues and can easily become overwhelming. To reduce anxiety symptoms and generally improve overall quality of life, the Space from Anxiety elearning and coaching programme applies the principles of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, providing you with psychoeducation, and a range of skill-based strategies to help you learn to better understand your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours.
You will be supported by a real person as you explore the exercisePopularSilverCloud - Space from OCD (Obsessions and compulsions)
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is one of the most common forms of anxiety, characterised by obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviours. The Space from OCD elearning and coaching programme has been designed to relieve the symptoms of OCD by increasing awareness and understanding of emotions, obsessions, and compulsions, while focusing on developing more flexible ways of thinking. Using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), and mindfulness techniques, yoPopularSilverCloud - Space from Depression
Depression affects a vast number of people across the world, touching those of all ages, genders, and backgrounds. The Space from Depression elearning and coaching programme has been designed to relieve the symptoms of depression by developing more flexible ways of thinking. The programme also encourages you to develop an awareness and understanding of your emotions, while increasing activity and motivation in your daily life. Using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, your can better understand youPopularSilverCloud - Space for Resilience
This e-learning programme helps you build resilience and achieve a sense of wellbeing and satisfaction, in all areas of your life.
Enjoy physical, social, mental and emotional health.
Increase your ability to overcome difficult experiences.
Appreciate your strengths and build positive self-esteem.
You can be suppSome readersSilverCloud - Space from GAD (Generalised Anxiety Disorder)
The SilverCloud Space from GAD (Generalised Anxiety Disorder) programme is an online elearning/therapy tool that has been designed to relieve the symptoms of anxiety by developing more flexible ways of thinking.
Generalised Anxiety Disorder tends to be chronic in nature, therefore significantly impacting one’s quality of life. Using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy tools, you can learn to better understand your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours and learn how to make positive changes relatingSome readersGrounding Techniques - Dropping an anchor
In this 5 minute video or audio file learn a a very useful skill for handling difficult thoughts, feelings, emotions, memories, urges and sensations. Learn to switch off your 'auto-pilot' responses and steady yourself in difficult situations. It's helpful if you are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, fearful, are having non-stop thoughts, or compulsiveness and impulsiveness.
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SilverCloud is our digital, on-demand mental health and wellbeing service where you can work privately on concerns that matter to you. When working with one of our team through one of our online programmes, you can choose at add on any of the following additional materials, just ask.
Anger Management
This module helps you gain a better understanding of your anger and provides guidance on how to manage it more effectively.
Behavioral Experiments
This module teaches you how to testSome readersThe Art and Science of Resilience: Tools for a Stressful World
In this 40 minute video Veronica Gannon will walk you through practical and effective techniques to help you create your own personal resilience toolbox.
Or you might want to just listen to her talk.
Transcript
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The Space from Panic elearning and coaching programme has been designed to alleviate your distress and anxiety resulting from panic. This programme provides tools, activities and psychoeducation in a safe space. Using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, you can learn to better understand your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours and learn how to make positive changes relating to your anxiety and panic.
You will be supported by a real person as you explore the exercises, who will keep you on trackSome readersSilverCloud - Space from Phobia
The Space from Phobia elearning and coaching programme has been designed to help you manage your phobias and psychological distress. This programme aims to alleviate your extensive and prolonged fears using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with a variety of tools, activities, and psychoeducation delivered in a safe and confidential space.
You will be supported by a real person as you explore the exercises, who will keep you on track and can answer your questions.
Skills and Strategies
YoSome readersSilverCloud - Space for Positive Body Image
This is a practical elearning programme that will help you to build a positive body image and develop a healthy relationship with food.
Understand the powerful effect media images can have on your body image.
Boost your self-esteem.
Develop new coping mechanisms.
You can be supported too by a real person as you explSome readersSilverCloud - Space from Social Anxiety
The Space from Social Anxiety elearning and coaching programme has been developed to help you manage distress associated with social situations. Using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), The Space from Social Anxiety programme helps you to better understand and manage your thoughts and behaviour related to social anxiety.
You will be supported by a real person as you explore the exercises, who will keep you on track and can answer your questions.
Skills and Strategies
You will be intrSome readersSilverCloud - Space from Anxiety (for students)
Anxiety, worry, and panic are common emotional issues and can easily become overwhelming. To reduce anxiety symptoms and generally improve overall quality of life, the Space from Anxiety elearning and coaching programme applies the principles of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, providing you with psychoeducation, and a range of skill-based strategies to help you learn to better understand your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours.
You will be supported by a real person as you explore the exerciseSome readersRelaxation techniques - Diaphragmatic Breathing
Diaphragmatic Breathing, also called deep breathing or belly breathing, is a simple technique to help you manage stress and anxiety. Learn the techique via this 3 minute videoFew readersSilverCloud - Space from COVID-19
This elearning programme acknowledges that it is normal to feel anxious or low in the face of such an unprecedented global crisis. The Challenging Times module looks specifically at the COVID-19 crisis and how it might be impacting your mental health. This module provides emotional coping strategies and gives practical solutions for maintaining well-being in a time of crisis. Other modules in the programme include:
SFew readersCrisis - Other sources of help
Here is a list of organisations where you can find further help and resources.Few readersSilverCloud - Space from Stress (for students)
SilverCloud is a digital, on-demand mental health and wellbeing service where you can work privately on concerns that matter to you. This programme will help enhance existing stress-busting strengths and skills, and build new ones.
You will be supported by a real person as you explore the exercises, who will keep you on track and can answer your questions.
Learn to manage stress, build resilience and improve self-esteem.
Learn to set SMART goals for your life.
Learn to problem-solve andFew readersSilverCloud - Space from Depression (for students)
Depression affects a vast number of people across the world, touching those of all ages, genders, and backgrounds. The Space from Depression elearning and coaching programme has been designed to relieve the symptoms of depression by developing more flexible ways of thinking. The programme also encourages you to develop an awareness and understanding of your emotions, while increasing activity and motivation in your daily life. Using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, your can better understand youFew readersMental health - Other sources of help
Here is a list of organisations where you can find further help and resources.Few readersDepression and anxiety
This guide explains the sign and symptoms of anxiety and depresion, and where you can find some support.Few readersRelaxation Techniques - Progressive Muscle Relaxation
In this 7 minute video or audio file learn a relaxation technique that can help relieve stress, reduce feelings of anxiety, and potentially aid sleep. Progressive muscle relaxation involves tensing and relaxing different muscle groups to reduce physical and mental tension. The goal is to bring awareness to the sensations of muscle tension and relaxation. The process involves tensinFew readersRelaxation Techniques - Visualisations
In this 8 minute video or audio file learn a relaxation technique that can help relieve stress, reduce feelings of anxiety, and reduce msucle tension. Visualisations are mental exercises that involve creating mental images, and guiding the mind to a state of relaxation. In this visualisation we take a walk in the countryside and visit a cottage.
Transcript (https://fast.wistia.cFew readersPost Traumatic Stress - Self-help Guide
Advice from Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust on how to work with your experiences of post-traumatic stress. Here you can access self-help guides as a leaflet to download, as a 40 minute audio guide, or a 45 minute British Sign Language video,
The guidesFew readersStress and burnout
Stress is the body's reaction to feeling threatened or under pressure. But too much stress can affect our mood, our body and our relationships. It can make us feel anxious and irritable, and affect our self-esteem. Experiencing a lot of stress over a long period of time can also lead to a feeling of physical, mental and emotional exhaustion, often called burnout.
This guide looks at what to look out for and where to tFew readersAnxiety - Self-help guide
Advice from Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust for adults experiencing anxiety. This guide will help you identify if you're experiencing any symptoms of anxiety. Secondly, it will explain what anxiety is, what might trigger it, and what could make it last longer. Finally, it will teach you some helpful ways to deal with anxiety so you can feel better.
Here you can access self-help guides as a leaflet to download, as a 44 minute audio guide, or a 35 minute British SignFew readersSilverCloud - Bipolar Toolkit
The Bipolar Toolkit elearning and coaching programme has been designed to show you how to live better with this disorder. This programme provides tools, activities and psychoeducation in a safe space. Using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, you can learn to better understand your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours and learn how to make positive changes relating to bipolar.
You will be supported by a real person as you explore the exercises, who will keep you on track and can answer your questionFew readersSilverCloud - Space for Resilience (for students)
This e-learning and coaching programme helps you build resilience and achieve a sense of wellbeing and satisfaction, in all areas of your life.
You will be supported by a real person as you explore the exercises, who will keep you on track and can answer your questions.
Enjoy physical, social, mental and emotional health.
Increase your ability to overcome difficult experiences.
Appreciate your strengths and build positive self-esteem.Few readersSilverCloud - Space for Positive Body Image (for students)
This is a practical elearning and coaching programme for students that will help you to build a positive body image and develop a healthy relationship with food.
You will be supported by a real person as you explore the exercises, who will keep you on track and can answer your questions.
Understand the powerful effect media images can have on your body image.
Boost your self-esteem.
Develop new coping mechanisms.Few readersProcrastination - Self-help guide
Procrastination isn't laziness, it's more complicated than that. This workbook from the Australian Centre for Clinical Interventions will provide you with some information about what procrastination actually is, and suggests practical strategies for how you can address this problem.
Procrastination workbookFew readersSilverCloud - Space from Depression and Anxiety
The SilverCloud Space from Depression and Anxiety programme is an online elearning/therapy tool that has been designed to relieve the symptoms of depression and anxiety by developing more flexible ways of thinking.
The programme encourages you to develop an awareness and understanding of your emotions, while increasing activity and motivation in your daily life.
You will be supported by a real person as you explore the exercises, who will keep you on track and can answer your questions.
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Advice from Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust for adults who would like to explore heir obsessive or compulsive behaviours (OCD), offering practical ways to help yourself manage these.
Here you can access self-help guides as a leaflet to download, as a 30 minute audio guide, or a 43 minute British Sign Language video.
Obsessions and compulsions - A GuideFew readersAn Introduction to Wellbeing and Personal Resilience
A 1 hour and 3 minute video introducing the concepts of personal wellbeing and personal resilience. From Robertson Cooper Ltd as part of the LLR Academy's Lead, Connect Care Festival 2021.Few readersCoping after a traumatic event
This guide from the NHS explains some common reactions after recently experiencing something traumatic.
Also, this guide from the Royal College of Psychiatrists is for anyone who has experienced a traumatic event, or who knows someone who has.Few readersDepression and low mood - Self-help guide
Advice from Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust for adults exeriencing persistent low mood or depression, looking at practical ways to improve things. Here you can access self-help guides as a leaflet to download, as a 36 minute audio guide, or a 42 minute British Sign Language video.
Depression and low moodFew readersCoping with loneliness
Some everyday tips from Mind on coping with lonlinessFew readersHearing voices and disturbing beliefs - A Guide
Advice from Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust for adults experience voices or have troubling beliefs. It was created by a group of people who have had similar experiences and includes information along with a place for you to write about your own experiences. Here you can access self-help guides as a leaflet to download, as a 24 minute audio guide, or a 8 minute British Sign Language video.
Hearing voices and disturbing beliefs - A Guide (https://web.ntw.nhs.uk/selfhFew readersA Trauma-informed Approach to Self-care in the Workplace
In this 10 minute video or audio guide Veronica Gannon looks at practical ways to support yourself in these unprecedented times.
TranscriptFew readersGrounding Techniques - During an episode of panic
If you are experiencing an episode of panic right now, listen to Margaret Hawkins from the charity No Panic. In this recording, she will gently reassure you and walk you through a simple breathing technique.
You can listen to this 24 hours a day on the telephone by calling 01952 680835 as a recorded message.Few readersADHD - A guide
This guide by the Royal College of Psychiatrists is for anyone who is worried they may have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The guide explains the experience of ADHD, outlines available support options, offers tips for self-help, and provides guidance for assisting individuals diagnosed with ADHD.
ADHD in adultsFew readersBeing at work when there is a crisis abroad
Working when personally affected by events abroad such as political unrest, large-scale terrorist attacks, and natural disasters can be a challenging and overwhelming experience. We may have returned from the situation, or our loved ones may be caught up in events, and we are trying to navigate the familar when our world has turned upside down. It's essential to take care of your mental health during this period to avoid burnout and ensure you can continue in your role successfully. In this artFew readersHoarding
This guide by the Royal College of Psychiatrists is for anyone who is worried about their hoarding and for family and friends who want to know more. It describes hoarding, some of the illnesses which might be connected with it, ways of helping and treatments. It describes hoarding, some of the illnesses which might be connected with it, ways of helping and treatments.Few readersڈپریشن (Depression - Urdu)
رائل کالج آف سائیکاٹرسٹ - ذہنی دباؤFew readersPanic - Self-help guide
Advice from Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust for adults. The goal of this guide is to assist you in minimizing your panic attacks by:
Identifying if you are experiencing panic attacks
Explaining panic, its triggers, and its perpetuation
Acknowledging that panic cannot cause you harm
Teaching you methods to decrease panic.
Here you can access self-help guides as a leaflet to download, as a 51 minute audio guide, or a 49 minute British Sign Language video.
PaFew readersEating disorders - Self-help guide
Advice from Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust for adults to help you identify if you or someone you know has an eating disorder, and explain the reasons why it may continue to happen. It can also help you decide if you want to make changes and suggest steps to take. Here you can access self-help guides as a leaflet to download, as a 34 minute audio guide, or a 7 minute British Sign Language video.
Eating disorders - A GuideFew readersWhy Stress Matters
This 8 minute video from the MSK Physiotherapy team at Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust explores what stress is, how it affects your body, and looks at some simple ways for you to manage your stress and take care of your mental health.Few readersSelf-harm - Self Help Guide
Advice from Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust for adults who deliberately harm themselves and are not happy about this, and for their friends and family too. Here you can access self-help guides as a leaflet to download, as a 28 minute audio guide, or a 36 minute British Sign Language video.
Self-harm - A GuideFew readersਡਿਪਰੈਸ਼ਨ (Depression - Punjabi)
ਡਿਪਰੈਸ਼ਨ - ਮਨੋਵਿਗਿਆਨਕਾਂ ਦੇ ਰੋਇਲ ਕਾਲਜ ਆਫ ਸਾਈਕਟਰਿਸਟਸFew readersSeasonal Affective Disorder - A guide
This guide by the Royal College of Psychiatrists provides a brief explanation of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), also known as Winter Depression or Winter Blues. This is a condition that affects some people during the winter months, especially in places where the climate changes drastically and the days are shorter and darker. The symptoms of SAD can interfere with daily life and make peopleFew readersWellbeing Tips
There are lots of things that people can do to help them feel good about themselves. Some of these tips might be useful to you. Sometimes making small changes in your life can be of great benefit to your mood, and this page lists simple-to-achieve things to try.Few readersFeeling overwhelmed
This guide from the Royal College of Psychiatrists explains how in spite of feeling that you have no control over your life, there may be some things that you - and other people – can do to make things better.Few readersWhat are mental health problems?
Mental health problems can affect us all. In a single week, at least one in six of us has problems with our mental health, according to the government’s major study of adults in England. This guide looks at what mental health is and where help is available when things are not okay.Few readersSelf-harm - An explanation
This guide from the Royal College of Psychiatry will be helpful if you have harmed yourself, or have felt that you want to. Also, friends and families can use it to understand more clearly why someone might self-harm - and how they might be able to help.Few readersSocial anxiety - Self-help guide
Advice from Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust to help you figure out if you're shy or have social anxiety, and what might be causing it. It also suggests ways you can help yourself overcome shyness or social anxiety.
Here you can access self-help guides as a leaflet to download, as a 40 minute audio guide, or a 50 minute British Sign Language video.
Social anxiety - A GuideFew readersTools to help you manage your anxiety
In this 15 minute video or audio guide we look at a handful of practical ways to support yourself in managing your anxiety.
TranscriptFew readersCOVID-19 and your mental health
The COVID-19 pandeminc has had a major impact on our lives. Many of us have faced, and continue to face challenges that can be stressful and overwhelming. You may experience anxiety about getting sick or feel worried about your finances or job, your health or those close to you. Perhaps you feel bored, frustrated or lonely. There are things you can do now to help you keep on top of your mental wellbeing and cope with how you may feel if you're staying at home. This guide (https://www.amica-counFew readersPerfectionism - Self-help guide
This workbook from the Australian Centre for Clinical Interventions aims to assist you in comprehending the advantages and disadvantages of being a perfectionist. It will not try to persuade you to abandon your high expectations altogether, but rather to teach you how to pursue healthy standards that do not adversely affect your life.
Perfectionism workbook (https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/Resources/Looking-AFew readersBreathe for Stress - Lead Connect and Care Festival 2021
In this 27 minute video Yoga Nidra teacher Sara Johnson from 'Connect to Calm' introduces stress-relieving tools including breathing exercises, mindfulness techniques, and jaw massages.
From the LLR Academy's Lead Connect and Care Festival 2021Few readersStress - Self-help guide
Advice from Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust for adults experiencing stress. It offers straightforward recommendations for managing stress and suggests additional resources that may be helpful.
Here you can access self-help guides as a leaflet to download, as a 42 minute audio guide, or a 25 minute British Sign Language video.
Stress - A GuideFew readersહતાશા (Depression - Gujurati)
સાયકિયાટ્રીસ્ટ્સ માટે રોયલ કોલેજ - હતાશાFew readersTime to Look After Yourself: I'm Just a Bit Stressed - Anxiety, Moral Injury & Vicarious Trauma
A wellbeing workshop lead by Dr Nikki Rose who is a Principal Clinical Psychologist at Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.Few readersWhat is anxiety?
In this 11 minute video a doctor explains what anxiety is, when you may need help, and what sort of help is available.Few readersYoga Nidra Meditation - Lead, Connect and Care Festival 2021
In this 36 minute video Yoga Nidra teacher Sara Johnson from 'Connect to Calm' introduces a guided yoga mediation practice for stress relief, rest, and self insight.
From the LLR Academy's Lead Connect and Care Festival 2021Few readersWellbeing whilst working from home
This 30 minute video by Jemini Thakarshi looks at top tips for wellbeing whilst working from home. From the LLR Academy's Lead Connect and Care Festival 2021Few readersReading Well - helpful books for health and wellbeing
Reading Well for health provides helpful information and support for managing dementia, mental health conditions, or dealing with difficult feelings and experiences. Some books also include personal stories from people who are living with or caring for someone with physical or mental health needs. Plus there are booked aimed at children and teens.
Reading Well books are all recommended by health experts, as well as people with lived experience of the conditions and topics covered and theirFew readers