Medication
Help & Support Contacts:
Action on Postpartum Psychosis (APP)
Web: app-network.org
The APP provides information and support for those affected by postpartum psychosis.
Battle Against Tranquillisers (BAT)
Tel: 0117 9663629
Web: bataid.org
Here, you can find information and support for those coming off tranquillisers and sleeping pills.
benzo.org.uk
Web: benzo.org.uk
This is where you can find information on benzodiazepine and z-sleeping pill addiction and withdrawal, with detailed dosing schedules.
Bipolar UK
Tel: 0333 323 3880
Web: bipolaruk.org
For information and support for people affected by bipolar disorder, hypomania and mania, go to Bipolar UK
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
Web: bacp.co.uk
This is the professional body for talking therapy and counselling. This resource also contains information and a list of accredited therapists.
Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC)
Web: cnhc.org.uk
This council lists complementary healthcare practitioners.
electronic medicines compendium (emc)
Web: medicines.org.uk/emc
This resource provides patient information leaflets and summaries of drug characteristics.
Hearing Voices Network
Web: hearing-voices.org
This well-known information and support service works to help those who hear voices or have other unusual or distressing perceptions and experiences. This resource also features local support groups.
In-FACT (Independent Fetal Anti Convulsant Trust)
Web: infactuk.com
This trust offers support for those affected by anticonvulsant medication in pregnancy.
Mad in America
Web: MadinAmerica.com
Here you can find published articles about different aspects of psychiatric medication.
Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA)
Web: mhra.gov.uk
The MHRA regulates medicines in the UK and runs the Yellow Card scheme for reporting side effects.
Mood Diaries
Here are some resources for mood diaries to track your moos and feelings.
No Panic
Tel: 0844 967 4848
Web: nopanic.org.uk
This is a well-known organisation that provides a helpline, step-by-step programmes, and support for those who may be experncing anxiety and anxiety disorders.
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)
Web: nice.org.uk
NICE is a well-known organisation that produces guidelines on best practice in healthcare.
Netmums
Web: netmums.com
Nemums is a well-known online community for parents. This group also hosts local meet-ups.
Organisation for Anti-Convulsant Syndrome (OACS)
Tel: 07904 200364
Web: oacscharity.org
OACS is an organisation that supports people affected by fetal anticonvulsant syndrome.
Rethink Mental Illness
Tel: 0300 5000 927
Web: rethink.org
This is a well-known organisation that provides support and information for those affected by mental health problems. They also facilitate local support groups.
Seroxat & SSRI User Group
This resource is for people who are taking or withdrawing from paroxetine (Seroxat).
Surviving Antidepressants
Web: survivingantidepressants.org
This is an online peer support for those withdrawing from antidepressants.
The Icarus Project
Web: theicarusproject.net
This is an American project which publishes a guide to coming off psychiatric drugs, safely.
Turning Point
Web: turning-point.co.uk
This is a well-known organisation that provides health and social care services for those with drug, alcohol or mental health struggles.
The Breastfeeding Network
Tel: 0300 100 0212
Web: breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk
This network is a support and information group about breastfeeding and perinatal mental health.
Are you struggling with your mental health? Feeling failed by a health or government service? Need an advocate? A volunteering placement? Something else? We’ve got you covered with our Support Directory - a comprehensive contact list for anything you may need or may be battling with (U.K only).
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