The Professional body for psychiatrists in the UK. Publishes a wide range of books and materials for professionals and the general public.
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SMART Recovery is a non-profit organisation providing a science-based programme to help people recover from any type of addictive behaviour. Trained facilitators support a network of self-help meetings and online help. For details of local groups please see the website.
Response work with children, young people, and their families to help them have a healthy approach to their well-being and mental health and live in a safe and supportive environment.
Oxford OCD Support Group provides informal but structured user-led meetings where people affected can talk to others in a friendly, non-judgemental way. The group is open to people who have, or think they have, OCD or a related disorder, their family members and their friends. Please email for information on meeting times.
Runs meetings around the country for anyone with eating issues, including over eating, under eating, obesity, anorexia and bulimia.
A support and campaign group for people with ME/CFS (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis) and their carers, friends, and family. Members can make contact with others who have the illness. OMEGA has meetings with invited guest speakers, a meditation and book group, social events and a newsletter.
National Mind provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding and will not give up until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets support and respect.
The forum provides crisis support, information and resources, advice, discussions and distractions.
The National Centre for Domestic Violence was established in 2003 to help survivors of domestic violence and abuse obtain protection against an abuser, as well as offering services to the police, probation service, domestic abuse agency workers, the legal profession and judiciary. They specialise in providing free, fast and effective support to survivors of domestic violence and abuse, usually by helping individuals obtain injunctions from their local county court. This free service is provided to everybody, regardless of their financial circumstances, sexual orientation, race, gender, age, political, religious belief or otherwise.
The Men’s Health Forum is a charity supporting men’s health in England, Wales and Scotland. Their ambition is that all men and boys – particularly those in the most disadvantaged areas and communities – will have the information, services and treatments they need to live healthier, longer and more fulfilling lives.