Self Help
There are some things you can do yourself to support your mental health without seeking advice from professionals or other people. They may also help prevent some problems from developing or getting worse.
Living Life to the Full |
| Self-help online materials called Living Life To The Full can support you with improving feelings, beating stress and boosting ability to live well. |
| Sign up for free access via the website below: Website: https://www.gmhealthhub.org/feeling/living-life-to-the-full |
| Suitable for Adults aged 18+ with low mood and stress. |
| DURING COVID 19 Fully accessible online |
Pennine Care Foundation Trust Self Help leaflets |
| These self-help guides cover a range of mental health issues, providing you with practical advice and support. |
Website: http://www.selfhelpguides.ntw.nhs.uk/penninecare/ |
| Suitable for Individuals aged 16 + years who want to understand more about a wide range of mental health issues and individuals wanting to improve their mental health. |
| DURING COVID 19 Fully accessible online |
Reading Well Books on Prescription Mental Health & Shelf Help |
| Books on prescription to give helpful information and support for self -managing common mental health conditions, or dealing with difficult feelings and experiences. Some books also include personal stories from people who are living with or caring for someone with mental health needs. |
Visit your local library for access to reading well recommended books. Website: https://www.tameside.gov.uk/libraries/booksonprescription |
| Suitable for Individuals aged 16 + years who want to understand more about a wide range of mental health issues and individuals wanting to improve their mental health. |
| DURING COVID 19 Libraries and some other services in Tameside are to be temporarily delivered differently in response to the situation with Covid-19 (Coronavirus). Telephone enquiry service available and library online service available. Details can be found here https://www.tameside.gov.uk/libraries |
Mind Charity |
The Mind website offers a wealth of useful information and guides to support from a range of mental health conditions from common mental health conditions like anxiety and depression, to mental illnesses like bi-polar disorder, schizophrenia etc. |
Website: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/ |
| Suitable for All individuals wanting to understand more about a wide range of mental health issues and individuals wanting to improve their mental health. |
| DURING COVID 19 Self Help materials fully accessible online |
Self Help Apps |
Apps can provide a range of uses which could be helpful to manage your mental health, including:
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| NHS Mental Health approved APPS NHS App and your NHS account - NHS (www.nhs.uk) |
| Suitable for All individuals wanting to understand more about a wide range of mental health issues and individuals wanting to improve their mental health. |
| DURING COVID 19 Self Help Apps fully accessible online/ smart phones |
Five ways to Wellbeing |
| Evidence suggests there are 5 steps you can take to improve you mental health and wellbeing. Trying these things could help you to feel more positive and able to get the most out of life. |
| Suitable for Individuals wanting to improve their mental health and wellbeing. |
| DURING COVID 19 Self Help materials accessible online |
SilverCloud |
An online therapy programme for people aged 16+ proven to help with stress, anxiety, low-mood and depression |
| https://gm.silvercloudhealth.com/signup |
| Suitable for Individuals 16+ struggling with low mood, depression/ anxiety. |
| DURING COVID 19 Online therapy fully accessible |