Mental Health
Mind and Mind Cymru, the organisations we’re affiliated to, are a huge source of information:
Information & Advice A-Z From 'Abuse by health and social care workers' to 'Young person's introduction to mental health'
Mental health conditions and diagnoses by subject
Medical and alternative care for mental health issues
Information on mental health legislation and how it can affect you
General facts and figures about mental health
Info about community and social care
Impact of mental health on different communities
Sane 0845 767 8000. Provides help and information via phone and email. Also has a Discussion Board
Community Advice & Listening Line (CALL) 0800 132737 freephone or text ‘help’ to 81066. For advice, information or support with mental health matters, with searchable database of 1500 agencies to help you find the service you need.
Mental Health Foundation incorporates the Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities
Wellbeing podcasts which you can download and listen either on your computer or an MP3 player.
Samaritans 08457 909090 You have to pay for the call, but they will accept reverse charge calls, or you can ask them to call you back. You can also phone their branch in Swansea 01792 655999 between 9 am – 9 pm for the cost of a local call, or visit them at 17 St John's Road, Manselton, Swansea SA5 8PR.
Panic attacks/anxiety
Anxiety UK formerly The National Phobics Society. 0844 775774
Anxiety Alliance 0845 2967877
Anger management
This is one of our most popular courses. Contact us to find out when the next course is due to begin.
Boiling Point a campaign by the Mental Health Foundation on anger and mental health.
British Association of Anger Management has some advice on how to deal with anger.
Anger Management Expert has over sixty articles on dealing with anger.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
OCD Action 0845 390 6232 Largest UK charity focusing on OCD, provides support and information, and works to raise awareness. Has a lively forum and other useful sections.
Depression
Depression Alliance Journeys 02920 692891 Supporting people to find their own route to recovery from depression. Can arrange for one of their staff to meet you at our office in Ystradgynlais - please call them direct.