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Bipolar Disorder (Inc Mania)Bipolar 4 All - Billed as a 'Safe Haven For Anyone Touched By Bipolar Disorder', this site includes plenty of info and a discussion forum Depression & Bipolar Disorder Support Alliance (DBSA) - A US site. Includes information, research updates, a resources pack for carers and sources of support Fighting Depression - A blog containing some personal insights around battling with depression and bipolar disorder. In this site, Karl has collated a wide range of information ranging from his own experiences, definitions and treatment options Pendulum - Bipolar disorders portal. Includes info on diagnosis, medications and alternative treatments Manic Depression Fellowship (MDF) - UK based organisation that aims to help those affected by bipolar disorder to take control of their lives. Includes info on self help, an e community and local sources of support 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 |
Bereavement & GriefChild Bereavement Charity - Information and sources of support both for those who lose a child, and for those supporting a child who has lost someone important to them. Includes an information section for young people themselves 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 SANDS - An organisation offering information and support those those who lose a baby, either during pregnancy or after birth. Includes research, publications and groups Support After Murder And Manslaughter (SAMM) - Includes a national helpline, information on support and a section for tributes 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 The Compassionate Friends - An organisation of bereaved parents and their families offering understanding, support and encouragement to others after the death of a child or children |
Campaigns & MediaCASL (Campaign for the Abolishment of the Schizophrenia Label) - A campaign calling for the label of schizophrenia to be abolished as a concept because it is unscientific, stigmatising, and does not address the root causes of serious mental distress Kiss It - A campaign against 'the inhumanity of psychiatric assault' - an opportunity for survivors, users, refusers, friends & allies to make an 'in yer face' statement, expressing their outrage directly, peacefully and humourously Mental Health Media - Using media to promote poeples voices to reduce stigma and discrimination in the field of mental health and learning disabilities. Includes info on supporting survivors/service users in training and media projects and the Mental Health Media awards Open Up - An online space for those with experiece of mental distress to come together and share experiences, ideas and challenge discrimination The Great Escape Bed Push - The Great Escape Bed Push protests aim to raise awareness about the poor levels of choice of treatments and the widespread use of force used in the psychiatric hospitals. They organise a variety of 'Bed Pushes' across the country Time To Change - Let's End Mental Health Discrimination. A new national campaign to end stigma and discrimination (the biggest ever!). Site includes a 'get involved' section and plenty of inspiring contributions |