Emotional wellbeing
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The Lions Barber Collective
Find a barber to talk to
Compassionate Cuppa
Online wellbeing mentoring
Feeling Good
Positive mindset app
Mind
Online community forum
Help Guide
Tips on how to stop worrying
Mind
Information about self-esteem
NHS
Exercises to help tackle stress
Mind
Information about paranoia
Mind
Information about loneliness
Mind
How to cope with anger
MeeTwo
Free moderated app for teenagers facing difficulties
Drunk Therapy
Funny Scottish mental health podcast
Catch It
Free app to help make sense of your moods
Tate
Quiz: how are you feeling?
Be mindful
Mindfulness information
NHS
NHS good thinking website
NHS
NHS – information on stress, anxiety and depression
Cove
Music making mental health app
Not Another Anxiety Show
Podcast on how to overcome anxiety
Wysa
Mindfulness therapy chatbot
The Wellbeing Podcast
Podcast promoting psychological wellbeing
Calm
Calm meditation app
Headspace
Headspace meditation app
The Positivity Blog
Free happiness tips
Moodpresso
Boost your wellbeing and productivity
Shout
Text based support available 24hours for those in crisis
Breathing Space
Scottish mental health support
Lifeline
Northern Ireland emotional distress helpline
ChooseLife
Breathing space
Living Life to the Full
Online courses covering low mood, stress and resiliency
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)
Mental health support for men
Stress Management Society
Stress management information
C.A.L.L
Mental health 24hour helpline in Wales
NHS
Mental wellbeing audio guides
Owning It: The Anxiety Podcast
Helping you to show your anxiety who’s boss
The Mix
Crisis messenger for under 25s
TogetherAll
Online mental health community
Samaritans
Whatever you’re going through, call 116 123
The Silver Line
Silverline helpline for older people
The Mental Illness Happy Hour
Comedian-hosted a weekly mental health podcast
If you're looking for an introduction to meditation and mindfulness but a bit sceptical, this book is for you. It's entertaining and an easy read.
Dan Harris
10% Happier
10% HAPPIER is a spiritual book written for – and by – someone who would otherwise never read a spiritual book. This edition features a new preface and guided meditations from his favourit…
This book is such an interesting read, full of research and stories from across the world. It really makes you question what the real cause of your depression is and how to combat it in todays hectic world.
Johann Hari
Lost Connections
Across the world, Hari found social scientists uncovering evidence that depression and anxiety are not caused by a chemical imbalance. In fact, they are largely caused by problems with how we live.
A great activity/journal book. I read it when I was feeling a bit lost in life. It's really effective at guiding you through some simple self-discovery activities to help you find your way.
Meera Lee Patel
Start Where You Are: A Journal for Self-Exploration
Start Where You Are is an interactive journal designed to help readers nurture their creativity, mindfulness, and self-motivation. It helps readers navigate the confusion and chaos of daily life.
A self motivation book that's helped me.
Ant Middleton
First Man In
Through sheer determination and by confronting life’s challenges, Ant Middleton has come to know the meaning of true leadership. In First Man In, he shares the core lessons he’s learned.
This is the book that first popularised Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
David Burns
Feeling Good
Anxiety, guilt, pessimism, low self-esteem, and other black holes of depression can be cured without drugs. In this book, eminent psychiatrist, David Burns, outlines scientifically proven techniques.
When I'm having a bad mental health day I read this book and it makes me feel less bad. It's a gentle reminder of how life can be tough but you can be tougher and kinder.
Charlie Mackesy
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
Waterstones Book of the Year 2019, Charlie Mackesy’s inspirational paintings and delicate calligraphic text are a celebration of kindness, compassion and understanding, conveying an essential me…
A really well written book that is simple, funny, raw and offers practical suggestions based on her own experience of mental health issues like anxiety, self-harm and depression.
Maggy van Eijk
Remember This When You’re Sad
She ended a three-year relationship, was almost fired (twice), went to A&E over twelve times, saw three different therapists and had three different diagnoses. But she didn’t let that year…
This book helped me work through difficult times more than once. There are activities in the book and on the website and lots of suggestions for daily self care routines for mind and body!
Jayne Hardy
The Self-Care Project
The Self-Care Project is for those who have been feeling off-kilter for a while but have not been able to put their finger on ‘why’. It is a no-nonsense, practical journey to help you do j…
Great little uplifting book that include lots of motivational quotes, guidance on breathing, stretching, and other routines and advice on how to deal with panic attacks.
Mind
Take a Moment
Modern life isn’t just stressful, it can be overwhelming. With expert support from Mind, these short, simple techniques help you take a moment and find calm wherever you are and whenever you nee…
One of my friends bought me this when I was going through a rough patch. It has lots of advice and ideas and really helped. I still dip in and out when I need to.
Nadia Narain and Katia Narain Phillips
Self-Care for the Real World
Wellness pioneers Nadia Narain and Katia Narain Phillips spent decades helping others, taking a bit longer to learn to care for themselves. Here they share small, achievable steps towards self-care.
This book gets straight to the point with some great tips and tools for self-care without the waffle!
Mel Noakes
The Little Book of Self-Care
With encouraging reminders, inspiring thoughts, easy wins and practical advice, this book will help you identify your needs so you can relax, refuel and find calm in your hectic life.
As a busy mum this book changed my perspective when it came to always putting everyone else first. After reading this I feel so much happier and understand that I need to make time for me everyday.
Suzy Reading
The Self-Care Revolution
The Self-Care Revolution is designed to help and restore your day-to-day energy reserves so that, rather than running on empty, you have the strength and spirit to excel with whatever life brings.
An informative book if you're looking to learn about ACT therapy. It's a little advanced but offers a different perspective for dealing with painful thoughts and emotions.
Dr Steven Hayes
Get Out of Your Mind & Into Your Life
This book offers a five-step plan for coping with painful emotions such as anxiety and depression. It teaches how to learn life-enhancing behavior strategies that work to further the goals you value.