Depression
MDF The Bi-polar Organisation
Information line: 020 7793 2600
Web: www.mdf.org.uk
Works to enable people affected by bipolar disorder / manic depression to take control of their lives.
Campaign Against Living Miserably
Helpline: 0800 58 58 58
Website: www.thecalmzone.net
Support for young men suffering from depression
Students Against Depression
Website: www.studentdepression.org
Developed in consultation with students who have been affected by depression, low mood or suicidal thoughts. Many of their stories and suggestions are included on the site
Papyrus
Papyrus HOPElineUK – 0870 170 4000
Website: www.papyrus-uk.org
Support for those dealing with suicide, depression or emotional distress – particularly teenagers and young adults
YoungMinds
Helpline: 0800 018 2138
Website: www.youngminds.org.uk
Parents' Information Service gives advice to parents or carers who may be concerned about the mental health or emotional well being of a child or young person
Get Connected
Freephone: 08 08 80 84994 (1pm - 11pm)
Website: www.getconnected.org
Confidential National helpline for young people under 25 helps them work out what they need most. Can put them in touch with places that can help - whatever the issue
Association for Postnatal Illness
Tel: Tel: 020 7386 0868
Mon to Fri, 10am to 5pm
Web: www.apni.org
25 Jerdan Place,
London SW6 1BE
Changing Minds
For more information about the public perception of mental illness go to www.changingminds.co.uk
Depression Alliance
Tel: 0845 123 23 20
Mon to Fri, 1pm to 5pm
Web: www.depressionalliance.org
Information and support to people affected by depression
Depression Alliance Peri-natal Depression Line
Tel: 0845 120 3746
Mon to Fri, 7pm to 10pm
For information or support with depression associated with childbirth
Manic Depression Fellowship
Information line: 020 7793 2600
Web: www.mdf.org.uk
MIND infoline
Tel: 08457 660163 (local rate)
Mon to Fri 9.15 am to 5.15pm
Web: www.mind.org.uk
"MindinfoLine is a confidential mental health service offering information, support and understanding. We enable people to make informed choices by being a gateway to Mind services and signposting to other organisations."
OvercomeDepression.co.uk
Offers a unique and clear reference point on depression help and advice from experts in the field.
Web: www.overcomedepression.co.uk
PNI - Post Natal Illness
www.pni-uk.com is run by sufferers and past suffers of PNI and aims to support women with or who have suffered PNI, increase public awareness of the illness, and to encourage research into its cause and nature.
RETHINK
Tel: 0845 456 0455
Web: www.rethink.org
Seroxat User Group
Web: www.seroxatusergroup.org.uk
Prvoides support to patients who use Seroxat and their friends and families.
The Samaritans
Tel: 0845 790 9090
24-hour listening support, national rate
