Websites offering information about treating Depression
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Medication
Counselling and talking therapy
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
Hypnotherapy
Alternative therapies
Food and mood
Light therapy
Arts
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Medication
Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI)
http://www.abpi.org.uk/
Trade association for about a hundred companies in the UK producing prescription medicines.
Location: Scotland
benzo.org.uk
http://www.benzo.org.uk/
Information about benzodiazepine addiction and how to safely withdraw from them.
Location: UK
British National Formulary
http://bnf.org/bnf/
Website of the British National Formulary the guide to medication, effects and side effects used by British doctors and psychiatrists
Location: UK
NWMHP Pharmacy Medicine Information
http://www.nmhct.nhs.uk/pharmacy/
Comprehensive medication information on this site provided by the pharmacy service within Norfolk and Waveney Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust.
Location: England
Counselling and talking therapy
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
http://www.bacp.co.uk/
Works to promote and provide education and training for counsellors and/or psychotherapists working in either voluntary or professional settings. Website contains searchable list of accredited counsellors and therapists.
Location: UK
CABIA: Counselling And Benefits In Action
http://www.geocities.com/cabiauk/
CABIA provides one to one counselling relating to any mental health issues including bereavement, sexual health, drug abuse, stress counselling, sexual abuse, personal relationships, poverty and debt counselling, and sexual orientation as well as benefits advice for people in the Lanarkshire area.
Location: Scotland
Cornucopia Co-Counselling
http://www.co-cornucopia.org.uk/
Support network based on reciprocal support. Run workshops and training for co-counselling
Location: Scotland
COSCA (Counselling and Psychotherapy in Scotland)
http://www.cosca.org.uk
The professional body for counselling and psychotherapy in Scotland. You can find a counsellor on their website as well as information about counselling
Location: Scotland
Counselling Directory
http://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/
Information on counselling and a search facility to find a counsellor in your area.
Location: UK
Couple Counselling Scotland
http://www.couplecounselling.org/
Site lists regional contact details - 14 services across Scotland.
Counselling takes place in local centres. Counsellors are fully trained volunteers who work part time and provide counselling for a wide range of people, regardless of race, religion, marital status or sexual orientation. Our selection and training process ensures that counsellors are well trained and well supervised
Location: Scotland
Crossline Scotland
http://www.crosslinescotland.org/
Christian confidential helpline.
Location: Scotland
Cruse Bereavement Care Scotland
http://www.crusescotland.org.uk/
Bereavement counselling
Location: Scotland
Cullen Centre
http://www.cullencentre.org.uk/
Out-patient psychotherapy centre which treats a wide variety of psychological problems.
Location: Scotland
E-Couch
http://ecouch.anu.edu.au/welcome
Free online course which introduces users to various forms of therapy including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Interpersonal Therapy. Provided by the Australian National University
Location: Australia
Edinburgh Counselling Centre
http://www.edinburghcounsellingcentre.co.uk/
Established in 1988 as a Centre for Psychodynamic Counselling. TECC offers counselling to individuals, couple and groups facing issues of a personal or professional nature.
Location: Scotland
Edinburgh Institute for Counselling and Psychotherapy
http://www.counselling-edinburgh.org/
The EICP offers counselling and psychotherapy one-to-one, with couples and in therapy groups. They also offer 'low cost' counselling for those who cannot afford standard counselling charges.
Location: Scotland
Good Medicine
http://www.goodmedicine.org.uk/
The main purpose of this website is to provide high quality medical information both for the general public and for health professionals.
Location: Scotland
Health All Round
http://www.healthallround.org.uk
Free short-term counselling service for people living in Gorgie/Dalry and surrounding areas. Also offers complementary therapies, stress management and assertiveness training
Location: Scotland
Keil Centre
http://www.keilcentre.co.uk/
Private psychology - chartered psychologists. Provide a range of clinical and counselling psychology services.
Location: Scotland
Mental Health Aberdeen
http://www.mhaberdeen.org.uk
Range of services for people with mental health problems or those experiencing stress or emotional difficulties. Aberdeen Counselling and Information Service (ACIS), based at 44 Castle Street, offers counselling and information on mental health issues.
Location: Scotland
Person Centred Therapy Scotland
http://www.pctscotland.co.uk
Association and directory of person-centred counsellors in Scotland.
Location: Scotland
Perth Association for Mental Health
http://www.pamh.co.uk/
Day service groups; free counselling; complementary therapies; befriending
Location: Scotland
pf Counselling Service
http://www.pfcounselling.org.uk/
Scottish Charity offering counselling based on a mind, body, spirit approach to life and life's difficulties. The service is open to individuals and couples over the age of 16 from all areas within and around Edinburgh. They also have a small outpost in Galashiels serving clients in the Borders. Charges are on a sliding scale based on the individual's ability to pay.
Location: Scotland
Pilton Community Health Project
http://www.pchp.org.uk/
Community based organisation. Services include a counselling service and women’s support service (including support for those with post-natal depression)
Location: Scotland
Ripple Project
http://www.rippleproject.netfirms.com/
The Ripple Project makes social inclusion a reality in Restalrig and Lochend, improving the quality of life of our community by helping people to help themselves.
Location: Scotland
Stirling & District Association for Mental Health
http://www.stirlingmentalhealth.org.uk/
Befriending services, 'in touch' stirling, home support, counselling, drop in, benefits advice.
Location: Scotland
Student Advisory Service, University of Paisley
http://www.paisley.ac.uk/studentservices/counselling/index.asp
Main service is to offer the opportunity to talk in confidence to a trained professional about any aspect of your life you choose.
Location: Scotland
Student Counselling Service (U of Edinburgh)
http://www.student-counselling.ed.ac.uk/
Free confidential short term counselling which is available to matriculated Edinburgh University students. 9:30am to 4pm Monday to Friday during term and between 10am to 1pm Monday to Friday during vacation
Location: Scotland
Student Support Services, St Andrews University
http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/services/sss/welfare/seeking.html
Help for a wide range of issues such as depression. It can also help fulfil aspirations for personal growth and development.
Location: Scotland
The World of Health
http://www.theworldofhealth.co.uk/
Relaxation, stress management, personal development and alternative therapies in Lanarkshire
Location: Lanarkshire
Wellspring
http://www.wellspring-scotland.co.uk/
Psychotherapy and counselling for individuals, couples and groups
Location: Scotland
Whole Works
http://www.thewholeworks.co.uk/
Complementary medicine and counselling
Location: Scotland
Your Call
http://www.lothiancil.org.uk
A free telephone counselling service for disabled people in Scotland over the age of 18 and their immediate family members. The professionally trained counsellors are disabled people themselves. To make an appointment, please call freephone 08088 01 03 62. (Open from 11 - 3 on Mondays and Tuesdays, and from 11 - 1 on Wednesdays).
Location: Scotland
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
British Assoc for Behavioural & Cognitive Psychology
http://www.babcp.com
Promotes Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. You can find a list of practitioners in your area on their website.
Location: UK
CBT Forum
http://www.cbtforum.net
CBT forum has been set up to provide information, support, advice and a chance to share and form friendships with like-minded people undergoing CBT and those interested in learning more about it.
Location: UK
E-Couch
http://ecouch.anu.edu.au/welcome
Free online course which introduces users to various forms of therapy including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Interpersonal Therapy. Provided by the Australian National University
Location: Australia
Living Life to the Full
http://www.livinglifetothefull.com/
Living Life to The Full Online is a free life skills course. The course uses a Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) approach . Joining and using the site is entirely free DAS is one of the supporters of Living Life to the Full.
Location: Scotland
Mood Gym
http://moodgym.anu.edu.au/welcome
A free online Cognitive Behaviour Therapy course from the Australian National University
Location: Australia
Hypnotherapy
Dr. Alistair Dobbin GP - Hypnodoc
http://www.hypnodoc.co.uk
This site contains articles and research into hypnotherapy.
Location: Scotland
Hypnotherapy Directory
http://www.hypnotherapy-directory.org.uk/
Website is a support network of UK hypnotherapists, with information on their training and experience, areas of hypnotherapy, fees and contact details. This service is free, confidential and easy to use.
Location: UK
Positive Rewards
http://www.positiverewards.co.uk
Hypnosis CDs to help with depression and other emotional problems. The Positive Mental Attitude CDs are available on the NHS in Edinburgh where GPs and Community Psychiatric Nurses have been trained to deliver them.
Location: Scotland
Alternative therapy
Castlemilk Stress Centre
http://www.castlemilkstresscentre.co.uk/
Individual Stress Management, relaxation, therapies: aromatherapy, reflexology, reiki, Classes and workshops in Stress Management, relaxation, yoga, aromatherapy, support groups.
Personal Development Programmes STEPS and BREAKTHROUGH.
Location: Scotland
Health All Round
http://www.healthallround.org.uk
Free short-term counselling service for people living in Gorgie/Dalry and surrounding areas. Also offers complementary therapies, stress management and assertiveness training
Location: Scotland
Hypnotherapy Directory
http://www.hypnotherapy-directory.org.uk/
Website is a support network of UK hypnotherapists, with information on their training and experience, areas of hypnotherapy, fees and contact details. This service is free, confidential and easy to use.
Location: UK
Rosemount Centre for Complementary Therapies
http://www.rosemountcentre.com/
courses, workshops and individual therapies
Location: Scotland
The World of Health
http://www.theworldofhealth.co.uk/
Relaxation, stress management, personal development and alternative therapies in Lanarkshire
Location: Lanarkshire
Whole Works
http://www.thewholeworks.co.uk/
Complementary medicine and counselling
Location: Scotland
Food and mood
Brain Bio Centre/Patrick Holford
http://www.mentalhealthproject.com/content.asp?id_Content=1
Patrick Holford is the author of "Optimum Nutrition for the Mind". Note this is a commercial site but it does have free information and articles some may find useful.
Location: England
British Dietetic Association
http://www.bda.uk.com/
This website has a section called ‘latest food facts’ which contains many downloadable fact sheets including information on healthy snacks, packed lunches, fruit & veg, omega-3 fatty acids, fluid intake, and whole grains.
Location: England
Food and Mood Project
http://www.foodandmood.org/
Dietary self-help for emotional and mental health.
Location: England
Mental Health Foundation Food and Mental Health Campaign
http://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/campaigns/food-and-mental-health/
Changes to our diet in the last fifty years or so are thought to be an important factor behind recent trends in mental health and mental illness. This is a campaign to increase awareness and understanding of the links between food and mental health, and to press for shifts in policy and practice as a result.
Location: England
Radiant Recovery
http://www.radiantrecovery.com
Website by Kathleen Desmaisons, the author of "Potatoes Not Prozac", a food plan to improve your mood and beat sugar addiction. Information on this site is mostly free although there is a commercial element.
Location: USA
Stirling Health and Wellbeing Alliance
http://www.stirling-health-and-wellbeing-alliance.org.uk
Healthy living centre. The aim of Stirling Health & Well-being Alliance is to empower people to improve their health & well-being and to tackle health inequalities.
Location: Scotland
Take Life On
http://www.takelifeon.co.uk/
Take life on one step at a time. Find out how to be healthier and feel better!
Location: Scotland
Light therapy
Britebox
http://www.britebox.co.uk/
Organisation selling lightboxes for Seasonal Affective Disorder
Location: UK
Lumie
http://www.lumie.com
Manufacturer of lightboxes and dawn simulators. Information and a support forum for people with SAD on the site.
Location: England
Seasonal Affective Disorder Association (SADA)
http://www.sada.org.uk/
Informs the public and health professions about SAD and supports and advises people affected by the illness.
Location: England
Arts
Artlink
http://www.artlinkedinburgh.co.uk/
Run a variety of short and long term arts programmes in Edinburgh and the Lothians, including "Arts for Mental Health"
Location: Scotland
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