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Useful Websites
Self Help Websites:
Service | Description | Website Link |
|---|---|---|
Mood Juice | Self-help materials for emotional problems (e.g., Depression, Anger, Stress). | https://www.moodjuice.scot.nhs.uk/ |
Wellbeing Glasgow | Further online self-help guidance (Glasgow focus). | https://www.wellbeing-glasgow.org.uk/ |
Mood Cafe | Self-help information for anxiety and depression. | http://www.moodcafe.co.uk/ |
Living Life to the Full | Self-help course based on CBT principles for depression and anxiety. | https://www.livinglifetothefull.com/ |
Computerised CBT (Lothian) | Free online CBT intervention for anxiety, depression, stress, panic, etc. (**Access Code: Lothian**) | https://cyplothian.silvercloudhealth.com/signup/ |
CCI (Centre for Clinical Interventions) | Free workbooks and resources for varied mental health issues (Australian, internationally useful). | https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/ |
Five Areas | Provides mental health information and resources, often linked to livinglifetothefull.com. | https://www.fiveareas.com/ |
Things to try (Fife CAMHS) | Collection of self-help resources (apps, links, topics) for children/young people's mental health. | https://www.nhsfife.org/camhs-thingstotry/ |
Psychological Support:
Service | Description | Website Link |
|---|---|---|
Mind | Fact sheets and general mental health information. | https://www.mind.org.uk/ |
Depression Alliance | Information about symptoms and treatment of depression (now part of Mind). | https://www.depressionalliance.org/ |
No Panic | Basic information and booklets on anxiety disorders. | https://www.nopanic.org.uk/ |
Young Minds | Champion for children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing. | https://www.youngminds.org.uk/ |
Shout (Crisis Text Service) | UK's first 24/7 text service for anyone in crisis. (**Text 85258**) | https://giveusashout.org/ |
Breathing Space | Free, confidential phone service for low mood, depression, or anxiety (Scotland). | https://www.breathingspace.scot/ |
Samaritans | Emotional support to anyone in emotional distress or at risk of suicide. | https://www.samaritans.org/ |
Anxiety UK | National organisation offering a range of advice and support for anxiety. | https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/ |
SamH (Scottish Association for Mental Health) | Resources and support for mental health and wellbeing in Scotland. | https://www.samh.org.uk/ |
RCPsych | Mental health information from the Royal College of Psychiatrists. | https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/ |
BPS | Information on the British Psychological Society website. | https://www.bps.org.uk/ |
Mental Health Foundation | Raising awareness for mental health across Scotland. | https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/ |
MindEd | Free educational resource on children and young people’s mental health (UK). | https://www.minded.org.uk/ |
Neurodiversity Support:
Service | Description | Website Link |
|---|---|---|
National Autistic Society / Autism.org.uk | UK's leading charity for autistic people and their families. | https://www.autism.org.uk/ |
Scottish Autism – ‘Right Click’ | Online training programme for parents of young children and teenagers with autism. | https://www.scottishautism.org/services-support/for-families/right-click/ |
Autism Initiatives | Provides services tailored to people with autism, their families and carers. | https://www.autisminitiatives.org/ |
Number 6 | Free social opportunities, advice, and support for autistic adults (age 16+) in Lothians/Borders. | https://www.number6.org.uk/ |
Amazing Kids: in their own words / Amazing Things Happen | Animation and website featuring young people with autism and resources for understanding. | https://amazingthingshappen.tv/ |
Branch Out Together | Provider of social activities for children and young people with autism in Edinburgh and The Lothians. | https://www.branchouttogether.org/ |
Scottish ADHD Coalition | Provides support to adults and children with ADHD and their families. | https://www.scottishadhdcoalition.org/ |
Dyslexia Scotland | Information and support for dyslexia. | https://www.dyslexiascotland.org.uk/ |
Dyspraxia Foundation | Information on Dyspraxia. | https://dyspraxiafoundation.org.uk/ |
The Challenging Behaviour Foundation | Information about positive ways of managing challenging behaviour in those with learning disabilities. | https://www.challengingbehaviour.org.uk/ |
Mencap | Information about learning disability. | https://www.mencap.org.uk/ |
Domestic Abuse Support:
Service | Description | Website Link |
|---|---|---|
East and Midlothian Women’s Aid | Support, information, and accommodation for women, children and young people who have experienced domestic abuse in East/Midlothian. | https://www.womensaideml.org/ |
Shakti Women’s Aid | Help and information for Black Minority Ethnic (BME) women, children and young people experiencing domestic abuse. | https://shaktiedinburgh.co.uk/ |
Cedar Network | Works with children, young people and their mothers who have experienced domestic abuse (Now part of **SafeLives**). | https://safelives.org.uk/ |
Bereavement Support:
Service | Description | Website Link |
|---|---|---|
Winston’s Wish | Charity for bereaved children, teenagers and young adults (up to age 25). | https://www.winstonswish.org/ |
Child Bereavement UK | Supports families when a child grieves or when a child dies. | https://www.childbereavementuk.org/ |
Cruse Scotland | Information and support for children and families struggling with bereavement. | https://www.crusescotland.org.uk/ |
Richmond’s Hope | Edinburgh and Lothians based support for bereaved children (ages 4-18). | https://www.richmonds-hope.org.uk/ |
Hope Again | The youth website of Cruse Bereavement Support, for young people navigating grief. | https://www.hopeagain.org.uk/ |
Parenting Support:
Service | Description | Website Link |
|---|---|---|
Parenting Across Scotland | Provides a list of free parenting classes and courses and information on parenting issues. | https://www.parentingacrossscotland.org/ |
Triple P Program | Effective, evidence-based positive parenting programme. | https://www.triplep.net/ |
The Incredible Years | Series of evidence-based programs for parents, children, and teachers. | https://www.incredibleyears.com/ |
Parentline Scotland | Helpline providing support and information for anyone caring for a child in Scotland. | https://www.parentlinescotland.org.uk/ |
Parent Club – Family Support Directory | Online directory for family support in Scotland. | https://www.parentclub.scot/ |
Child & Young People Support:
Service | Description | Website Link |
|---|---|---|
OCD-UK | National OCD charity, run by and for people with lived experience. | https://www.ocd-uk.org/ |
Children's Health Scotland | Promotes the healthcare rights and needs of children and young people. | https://www.childrenshealthscotland.org/ |
ERIC (The Children’s Bowel & Bladder Charity) | Support and information to deal with a continence difficulty (Enuresis/Encopresis). | https://www.eric.org.uk/ |
My Child is in Pain | Interactive website for parents on managing a child's pain after day case surgery. | https://mychildisinpain.org.uk/ |
Pain Toolkit | Simple guide with tips and skills for young people and teenagers living with pain. | https://www.paintoolkit.org/ |
Miscellaneous Support:
Service | Description | Website Link |
|---|---|---|
Dial-a-Law | Free online information service for all aspects of legal matters. | https://www.dial-a-law.org.uk/ |
Sleep Foundation | American site providing science-based information about sleep difficulties. | https://www.sleepfoundation.org/ |
Sleep Action | Scotland-based charity promoting sleep hygiene. | https://www.sleepaction.org/ |
Family Lives | Sleep advice for parents with disabled children. | https://www.familylives.org.uk/ |
LGBT Youth Scotland | Groups, support, and advice for young people aged 13-25 years in the LGBT community. | https://www.lgbtyouth.org.uk/ |
Beat | UK charity supporting anyone affected by eating disorders. | https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/ |
Adfam | Support for family and friends of people with drug and alcohol problems. | https://www.adfam.org.uk/ |
Edinburgh Alcohol and Drug Partnership | Help and support for young people using drugs/alcohol. | https://www.edinburghadp.co.uk/ |
Rape Crisis Scotland | National helpline and email support for anyone affected by sexual violence. | https://www.rapecrisisscotland.org.uk/ |
Stop It Now! | Organisation to reduce child abuse and useful resources about online safety. | https://www.stopitnow.org.uk/ |
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