Depression Links

Alzheimer’s Society

Depression and dementia

https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/about-dementia/symptoms-and-diagnosis/depression-dementia

Bipolar UK (Previously called MDF – The Bipolar Organisation)
A user-led charity that works to enable people affected by bipolar disorder (manic depression) to take control of their lives. Provides information, and a wide range of support services for members. Also helps people by supporting self-management, and with a national helpline and local self-help groups throughout the UK.

Helpline: 0845 634 0540, Monday – Friday, 10:00am – 4:00pm
Email: mdf@mdf.org.uk
Website: www.mdf.org.uk

 

THE ASSOCIATION FOR POSTNATAL ILLNESS

The Association provides a telephone helpline. information leaflets for sufferers and healthcare professionals as well as a network of volunteers, telephone and postal, who have themselves experienced postnatal illness.

Helpline: 020 7386 0868, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10:00am – 2:00pm, and Tuesday and Thursday, 10:00am – 5:00pm
Email: info@apni.org
Website: www.apni.org

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Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)

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0800 58 58 58
thecalmzone.net
Provides listening services, information and support for anyone who needs to talk, including a web chat.

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Cruse Bereavement Support

0808 808 1677
cruse.org.uk
Information and support after a bereavement.

 

Depression UK

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depressionuk.org
Depression self-help organisation made up of individuals and local groups.

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Depression.uk

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Supports people with experience of depression through a pen-friend scheme, membership and newsletter. Provides information and publications and campaigns to raise awareness of depression. Also operates a network of local self-help groups throughout the UK, with support for new groups and information about existing groups

Friendship and Penfriend scheme

https://www.depressionuk.org/how-we-can-help/penfriend/

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Hub of Hope

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hubofhope.co.uk
UK-wide mental health service database. Lets you search for local, national, peer, community, charity, private and NHS mental health support. You can filter results to find specific kinds of support.

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National Childbirth Trust (NCT)

 

0300 330 0700
nct.org.uk
Provides information, support and classes for parents.

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NHS Inform

https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/mental-health/depression/

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Papyrus HOPELINEUK

 

0800 068 41 41
07860039967 (text)
pat@papyrus-uk.org
papyrus-uk.org
Confidential support for under-35s at risk of suicide and others who are concerned about them. Open 24 hours, 7 days a week.

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Sane

 

0300 304 7000
sane.org.uk
Offers emotional support and information for anyone affected by mental health problems, including a helpline. 

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Togetherall

togetherall.com
Online mental health community (formerly called Big White Wall). Free in some areas through your GP, employer or university.

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