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Positivity & Inspiration |
Positivity & InspirationFollow Your Dreams - 'Inspirational Roadside Assistance' - Includes ‘quick bites’ of inspirational quotes on everything from creativity, pupose and love to happiness, send a fine art postcard, share your dreams forum Psych Journey - A US site aiming to bridge the gap between mental health 'consumers' and service providers. Sections include spirituality, coping with stress, advocacy, caring etc. There's lots of good stuff here, but browse around as it's not always obvious where it is Self Help Online - For motivation, inspiration, hope and healing. Includes articles on nutrition, self improvement and relationships |
Psychosis (Inc Schizophrenia)CASL (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 Deptford Hearing Voices Service - Support and info for voice hearers - includes a brilliant FAQ section with a detailed rundown on coping strategies that other people have found useful. I haven't found a better list on the internet yet! IRIS: Early Intervention In Psychosis - Includes information and resources Intervoice: The International Community For Hearing Voices - A huge site containing a wealth of information, personal experiences, research and news. Includes a particularly useful section on alternative perspectives National Hearing Voices Network - Information on the organisation and related self help & support groups (all over the country). List of publications and some links Post Natal Psychosis - Information, advice and support for women suffering with psychosis after the birth of their child, and their partners/families Ron Coleman Voices - Ron is a survivor, a trainer, an author and has developed a recovery centred approach for helping others with their own ‘voices’ and experiences. His website details some of his experiences, his work, his writing and his training days/workshops Schizoaffective Disorder: My Personal Experience - The author charts his progression through the mental health system, explaining the factors leading up to his admissions onto an actute ward. He also writes about his early experiences, aswell as how he is now Schizophrenia Guidelines - Interactive resource tool aimed at helping professionals implement the NICE clinical guidelines for the treatment of schizophrenia Voice Collective - A new site for 11-18 year olds who hear, see or sense things that others don't. It includes info on voices, visions, peer support groups, coping, recovery and getting help in a crisis. |
Recovery & ResilienceBuilding A Culture Of Recovery - The Culture of Recovery project intends to form a new set of values and principles consistent with a recovery perspective: autonomy and empowerment; building hope and living from a position of wellness not illness Changes: 12 Steps To Mental Health - Aims to provide an opportunity for those suffering from mental distress to move from isolation, withdrawal and dependency to becoming active and contributing members of their immediate and wider community CRS Service User Recovery Community - Dorset based website which is a companion to their recovery-orientated services. Includes info on recovery, personal stories and an e-community Scottish Recovery Network - A focus for recovery based thinking in Scotland, including research papers, news, narratives and much more Working Together For Recovery - Aims to be a resource for everyone who is interested in recovery, whether they be service users and survivors, the people they love or the professional and voluntary staff paid to offer treatment and support WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan) - A site containing info on recovery, crisis planning, self esteem and self help. A useful resource for people experiencing mental distress aswell as those trying to support them |