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Mental health

BPD World

Although focussed on Borderline Personality Disorder, this site also provides information, advice and support for sufferers of Avoidant and other personality disorders, depression, schizophrenia, self harm and other common mental health illnesses and addresses a range of other mental health and related issues, including domestic violence and child abuse. The site also provides mental health forums and chat.

Living Life to the full

An online course that aims to provide access to high quality, practical and user-friendly training in life skills, written by a Psychiatrist using a Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) approach. The course is free but you will need to register first.

Mental Health

An online learning resource about the Mental Capacity Act 2005. Includes frequently updated news on mental health issues, articles and FAQs.

Mental Health Alliance

Website of the MHA, a campaigning coalition of 75 organisations with an interest in mental health, includes links to core and associate members' websites.

Mental Health Foundation

The MHF describe this as "the biggest website on mental health (and mental illness) in the UK", providing information about mental health issues, and a gateway to other mental health resources.

National Electronic Library for Health

Mental Health pages from the NeLH, a wealth of information for professionals, patients and the public.

Royal College of Psychiatrists

Mental Health Information includes pages related to alcohol and drug problems, anxiety, bereavement, learning disabilities, sleep problems, manic depression, dementia and stress. The RCP website includes sections about children and older people, and for parents, carers and teachers.

Sane

Originally a schizophrenia-focussed campaigning organisation, Sane is now concerned with all mental illnesses. Sane's website includes information about the organisation and its work, and also about selected topics, including Alcohol and Drugs, Anxiety, Depression, Obsessions and Phobias.