Carers & Supporters
Depression
Dissociation (inc DID/MPD)

Carers & Supporters

Carers: Experts By Experience - Plymouth based site containing info on local support, caring for yourself, claiming benefits, the mental health act, research, stigma and just about everything else. Well worth a visit

Carers UK - 'The Voice Of Carers'. Lots of information for carers on stress, direct payments, take a break scheme, young carers, campaigns, a message board and much more ...

Princess Royal Trust For Carers - Includes information on young carers, taking care of your own health, taking a break, respite, employment, money matters and details of local carers centres

Young Carers - Website for young people who care for a parent, sibling or friend with a health condition. Includes a special mental health section, discussion board, chatroom and lots of information

Young Carers Initiative - A national focus for people that work to support young carers and their families across england and the UK. Website includes a national database of young carers projects, messages from young carers to professionals and links to information and support

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Depression, The Lows

Association of Post Natal Illness (APNI) - Info about the charity’s work including support and education. Includes a list of dos and don’ts for family & friends, helpline details and some leaflets

Depression Alliance - Large site containing wide range of info, including details of support groups, treatments and campaigns

Depression In Teenagers - An interactive online theme park with resources for young people with depression. Includes advice and information on symptoms, causes and treatment of depression plus self-help ideas and relaxation techniques

Meet A Mum Association - Support for mothers affected by post natal depression. Includes a network of support groups, helpline and information

My Fight With Depression - Build and maintained by people with personal experience of depression and anxiety, this site is intended as a guide for others in a similar position. Includes information, self help resources and a blog

Students Against Depression - An exellent site for UK students affected by, or wanting to learn more about, depression. Includes plenty of self help strategies (including building support networks and food and mood) and real student stories

The Black Dog - Interactive self-help site for men coping with mental distress. It is a place to visit, take your time, exchange views and advice, get angry, relax or get useful info. Ireland based, but open to men everywhere

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Dissociation (Inc DID, DP & DR)

An Infinite Mind - US based site aimed at educating the public and professional community about trauma based dissociation (especially DID)

Coping With Dissociative Identity Disorder - Includes the author's experiences, journal, safe places, hints on disclosure, Q&A, readers' coping tips, poetry, good memories, links and a message board

Depersonalisation Research Unit - The world's first ever research unit into depersonalisation (based at the Institute of Psychiatry) - includes info, FAQs, summary of research projects and a comprehensive list of articles

Dreamchild: Living With Chronic Depersonalisation - A personal account of her experiences of depersonalisation (plus derealisation, anxiety and depression). Provides an insight into how it it feels, her own history, the treatments she has tried and some ideas for coping with the experience

First Person Plural - UK survivor led organisation for dissociative survivors of abuse & trauma, and their allies

International Society for the Study of Trauma & Dissociation - Aimed at professionals studying dissociation. Includes articles, treatment guidelines and resources

Mosaic Minds - Online resource centre compiled by survivors of dissociative identify disorder (formerly known as multiple personality disorder). Includes: ‘keeping safe’, ‘reading room’, ‘interactive community forums’, ‘books’ and links section

Sidran Traumatic Stress Institute - International not for profit organisation aimed at supporting people to recovery form the effects of trauma (including dissociative disorders). Includes a comprehensive resource section