Self help on the internet

Anxiety

Mood Gym
A free course using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for anxiety and depression. Developed and monitored by a team of mental health professionals.

Bipolar

MDF The BiPolar Organisation
National network of self-help groups for people who experience manic depression or manic episodes. Also provides general information and advice.

Depression

• Living Life to the Full
  A free course of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for depression. Also provides free downloads of CBT self help materials.
• Mood Gym
  A free course using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for anxiety and depression.
• Depression Alliance 
  Information and advice. Pen friend scheme. Coordinates a network of self-help groups.

Emergency

Samaritans 
Providing confidential, emotional support. 24 hour helpline: 08457 909090 08457 909090. Email support also offered, Email: jo@samaritans.org

Gambling

Gamblers Anonymous 
Information, advice and support.

Panic

No Panic 
For people with panic attacks, phobias, obsessions and compulsions, anxiety and tranquilliser withdawal. Freephone Helpline 10am — 10pm 0808 808 0545

Obsessions and compulsions

OCD Action 
Help and advice for people with obsessions and compulsions. Free information pack.

Phobias

Phobics Society
National network of self-help groups. Information booklets, online bookshop and therapy contact lists.

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Seasonal Affective Disorder Association 
Network of support groups, information and advice.