| Abuse,
Trauma & Surviving It |
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| Abuse Survivors UK | A 'safe family' of people that support and help each other see that the abuse we were subjected to does not mean that we cannot have a happy and healthy adult life! Site contains forums on a range of topics, ranging from the serious to a bit of light relief. |
| Help
For Adults Victims Of Child Abuse (HAVOCA) |
A non-profit making organisation based in the UK dedicated to provide help, support and information to any adult who is suffering from past childhood abuse. |
| Survivors Swindon | Supports male survivors of childhood sexual abuse and adult sexual assaults. Website has a wealth of information ranging from anger and guilt to managing nightmares, flashbacks and PTSD. Includes a comprehensive list of phonelines throughout the UK. Also provides training to helping agencys. |
| Survivors UK | Supports, and provides resources for, men who have experienced any form of sexual violence. Runs london based support groups, national helpline. Website includes a list of understanding counsellors, personal experiences and a booklist |
| Addictions | |
| AddAction | UK site for an organisation supporting those with drug and/or alcohol problems. Sections include Info for parents, info for young people, a-z drug index and a listing of local services. |
| Alcohol and Drug Abuse | Covers any addiction or dependance. Straightforward info and advice, esp on recovery. Links to support/recovery groups, personal stories, selected articles, newsletter archives, resources, information and help for those recovering |
| Turning Point | National charity that helps those with addictions, mental health problems and/or learning disabilities. Site includes details of services in your area (inc residential, counselling, community support), info on the organisation (inc fundraising and reports), and useful resources |
| Alternative Psychiatry | |
| Antipsychiatry Coalition | A US site by people who feel they have been harmed by psychiatry, and their supporters. Includes some articles and links to survivor sites and sites for professionals |
| Critical Psychiatry Website | Arguing against psychiatric practices/treatments - links to many other sites and e-mail discussion grps |
| MindFreedom | A US based site 'where mutual support meets human rights activism'. Site contains info on their campaigns, news, a ‘mad market’ and a large links section. |
| The Icarus Project - Navigating The Space Between Brilliance & Madness | "We are a network of people living with experiences that are commonly labeled as bipolar or other psychiatric conditions. We believe we have mad gifts to be cultivated and taken care of, rather than diseases or disorders to be suppressed or eliminated" |
| Anxiety & Stress | |
| Dental Fear Central | A user-friendly site devoted to dental phobia - full of info and advice for people terrified of going to the dentist. |
| National Phobics Society | User led organisation 'the anxiety disorders charity', information (inc computer aided therapy details), online community, e-mail support and a good links section |
| No-Panic | Info on panic attacks, phobias, OCD, GAD and tranq withdrawal. Details of their helpline, phone/written recovery programme, ordering booklets, tapes etc ... |
| Obsessive Compulsive Foundation | A US site offering straightforward info on OCD - what it is and isn't, treatments including medication and psychotherapy/CBT, children and OCD, a teens only website and OCD in the media .... |
| OCD Action | National organisation promoting awareness, contains information, links to chatrooms and message boards and other resources |
| See Teenage Phobias & Fears | Designed by a teenager to help others |
| Art/Creativity | |
| Applebite.net | A great site showcasing Stuart's own digital art. Also has some 'wallpapers' available to download. |
| ArtWorks In Mental Health | Showcasing the artwork/writings entered into a search for pieces penned by people affected by mental ill health. Includes details of the project and a gallery of all the entries. |
| Borderland Voices | An arts and mental health group based in the Staffordshire Moorlands – website showcases art, photography, poetry & the lifestories of people involved with the group. |
| Creative Routes | Creative Routes celebrates and promotes the unique creativity of mad people, promoting mental well-being, and creatively campaigning against discrimination and for the acceptance of individuality in society |
| MadForArts | A place where people with experience of mental health issues can talk about inspirational art. Includes individual's studio space where they can have their say, latest news and features |
| My Manic Mind | A collection of poetry written by a lady diagnosed with bipolar disorder - a reflection of her moods, thoughts and feelings. Also contains a link to her online diary |
| Recovery Through Art | Inspirational artwork, poetry and writing from a lady (Mara) who is in recovery with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder, panic disorder, and anorexia. |
| Sound Minds | Using the arts to counteract negative stereotypes of mental ill health - includes a music studio, visual art, and poetry |
| The Awakenings Project | A US 'grass roots' organisation where services users/survivors produce their own art exhibitions and magazine. Site includes excellent artwork, writing and some background information. |
| The Icarus Project - Navigating The Space Between Brilliance & Madness | "We are a network of people living with experiences that are commonly labeled as bipolar or other psychiatric conditions. We believe we have mad gifts to be cultivated and taken care of, rather than diseases or disorders to be suppressed or eliminated" |
| Benefits,
Money & Employment |
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| Advice
Guide (Citizens Advice Bureau) |
Easily accessible info on range of subjects inc health costs, complaints, benefits, civil rights |
| Barton Hill Advice Service | Free online guides to claiming disability living allowance, attendance allowance and incapacity benefit. Includes specialist info for those claiming benefits because of their mental health |
| Benefits
and Mental Health – Know your rights |
An independent site set up by Neath MIND to help your work out what you’re entitled to & how you can go about claiming it. Common sense advice which will help you naviage the benefits jungle |
| Dept Work & Pensions | Official information of benefits, including downloadable claim forms |
| Job Centre Plus | Gateway to official social security benefits info as well as jobs |
| First Step Trust | Provides real work experience and opportunities for people with mental health problems, learning disabilities and/or drug & alcohol problems. Info on their projects, core values and latest news. |
| Work In Progress | Aims to create real job opportunities for people with mental health problems - website includes information about the project, step by step guide to what they can do, FAQ, case study and information on the 'new deal for disabled people' |
| See Mental Health Foundation | Lots of information on benefits and money included in this general mental health site. |
| Bereavement | |
| Cruse Bereavement Care | Includes a helpline, information and support, literature for schools, volunteerings opportunities, training, and a bookshop. Tells you what to expect and where you can get further help |
| Survivors
of Bereavement by Suicide (SOBS) |
A self-help, voluntary organisation that offers a telephone helpline, support groups, day conferences and practical information. It is mainly made up of people that have been through it themselves. |
| Bipolar Disorder | |
| Depression
& Bipolar Support Association |
A US site - Includes info on the disorders and treatment, message boards, research updates, resources pack and info for carers. Also has info on the organisation and info for the media |
| Pendulum Resources | Bipolar disorders portal - info on diagnosis, medications, alternative treatments. Includes a number of relavant articles and useful links |
| Manic Depression Fellowship | Information on MDF, how to become a member, self help groups and their publications |
| See Living Manic Depressive | A personal take on bipolar disorder – has lots of very useful info on his experiences of medication, treatment, diagnosis, highs & lows and learning to cope |
| Bookshops | |
| Chipmunka Publishing | "We are the mental health survivors publisher" UK based website includes info on the company, the authors and the books ( you can buy them online too) |
| Mind Bookshop | Bookshoop of the national mental health charity - a wide selection of mental health related books you can buy online |
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