Eastwood Bridges
Our primary care mental health services are supported by the Eastwood Bridges councilling service. Your GP may decide you may benefit from a referral to this service but you can also refer yourself via the link below.
Eastwood Bridges Self Referral
They have also produced a very useful leaflet which can be accessed via their website or via the link below.
Eastwood Bridges Starting A Treatment Course (PDF, 229KB)
More information on this service is available via this link: Eastwood Bridges
RAMH
RAMH is a charitable organisation who provide professional care and services to those affected by mental ill health; depression, self harm, bipolar disorder, anxiety and other conditions.
RAMH promotes recovery from mental ill health, and empowers people to build independent, fulfilled lives.
- by providing immediate support in crisis situations
- by supporting people in their own homes with individualised care and practical support
- by providing counselling and social, therapeutic, creative and educational groups
- by promoting self-management and empowering individuals to achieve their potential
- by supporting carers, family and friends through education and information
- by raising awareness to break down the barriers, inequalities and stigma around mental health
http://ramh.org
Telephone FIRST crisis on: 0800 221 8929 or standard rate 0141 848 9090
Useful websites/helplines
Books
- How to talk so kids will listen & listen so kids will talk.
- How to talk so teens will listen & listen so teens will talk.
- When your kids push your buttons and what you can do about it
- Parenting a child who has intense emotions: Dialectical Behaviour Therapy skills to help your child regulate emotional outbursts and aggressive behaviours
- Overcoming your child’s fears and worries: A self-help guide using Cognitive Behavioural Techniques
Teenage depression - a CBT guide for Parents
There is also a corresponding book for young people: Am I depressed and what can I do about it?
Phone apps
- Stay alive (suicide prevention)
- Calm harm (self harm)
- Smiling mind – Mindfulness app
- SAM: Self-help for Anxiety Management
- Distract (self harm)
- Mindshift (anxiety, sleep)
- Headspace (meditation and mindfulness)
- Calm (male suicide)