Mental Health
Mental health is about how we think, feel and behave. One in four people in the UK have a mental health problem at some point in their lives, which affects their daily life, relationships or physical health.
Mental health disorders take many different forms and affect people in different ways. Schizophrenia, depression and personality disorders are all examples of mental health problems. Diseases such as Alzheimer's and dementia generally develop in old age, whereas eating disorders are more common in young people.
Alzheimer's Society - Diagnosis interview with Terry Pratchett
The Alzheimer's Society is the leading care and research charity for people with dementia and their carers.
They provide further information and education, support for carers, and quality day and home care on the Alzheimer's Society Video Site
Mental Health Wellbeing Podcasts
You can subscribe to wellbeing podcasts on the Mental Health Foundation Website.
The website of the Mental Health Foundation outlines the charity’s work in research, policy, service development and service user involvement. The site offers information and publications to download on research, good practice in services and on mental health problems and key issues.
Useful Links
Alzheimer’s Society
Comprehensive information for people with all forms of dementia. Alzheimer's Society is a membership organisation, which works to improve the quality of life of people affected by dementia in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Alzheimer's Disease
An information sheet helping to understand mroe about Alzheimer's Disease
Depression
An information sheet helping to understand more about the causes, treatment and understanding of Depression
Mental Health - Healthtalkonline
Healthtalkonline, an award-winning charity website, lets you share in other people's experiences of health and illness. An excellent resource compiled after interviewing a wide range of people suffering from heart disease.
Mental Health Foundation
Founded in 1949, the Mental Health Foundation is a leading UK charity that provides information, carries out research, campaigns and works to improve services for anyone affected by mental health problems, whatever their age and wherever they live
Mindfullness-introduction and resources
Theres a growing body of evidence pointing to mindfullness training as being a valuable technique in understanding the causes of and controlling the consequences of turbulent emotions. Dr Jayasinghe is happy to discuss how to get started if you have questions surrounding it.
Self help leaflets
Leaflets on conditions ranging from stress and anxiety to domestic violence and managing anger. They are written by clinical psychologists with contributions from service users and healthcare staff from Northumberland.
Young People
Did you know 3 people in every classroom has an issue with their mental health. It can be difficult getting the help you need. You can speak to youngminds for support and advice and the website has excellent resources for parents. Locally theres mindmate or the marketplace for drop in services and appointments to see a professional counseller.
CRUSE
CRUSE is there to support you after the death of someone close. Find out how get help for yourself or for a child by reading our articles, or contacting them.
These links all come from trusted resources but if you are unsure about these or any other medical matters please contact your doctor or pharmacist for advice.