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Web Link: Mindfulness for mental wellbeing

It can be easy to rush through life without stopping to notice much. Paying more attention to the present moment – to your own thoughts and feelings, and to the world around you – can improve your mental wellbeing. Some people call this awareness "mindfulness". Mindfulness can help us enjoy life more and understand ourselves better. You can take steps to develop it in your own life. Read more by visiting the NHS Inform website.

Web Link: PTSD and CPTSD self-help guide

"This guide (from NHS Inform) is based on Trauma-Focused Cognitive Therapy (TF-CT). TF-CT aims to help people who have been through trauma and adversity to make sense of what they’ve experienced, and become less distressed and affected by it. If you think you’re experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD), it’s important for you to visit your GP and discuss your concerns. This guide can help with managing...

Web Link: Sleep problems and insomnia self-help guide

"There are a lot of names for sleep problems – you might have heard of conditions like insomnia (when you can’t sleep), or hypersomnia (when you sleep too much). You might also have heard of sleep apnoea, or narcolepsy, where your body can’t control sleeping or staying awake properly. When people have problems falling or staying asleep, it's often referred to as insomnia. However, it's not until the difficulty sleeping starts to significantly affect you...

Web Link: Social anxiety self-help guide

"This guide (from NHS Inform) is based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). CBT helps you to examine how you think about your life, and challenge negative automatic thoughts to free yourself from unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns. Find the full guide on the NHS Inform website.

Web Link: Tips for coping with depression

If you're feeling depressed, it can be helpful to try some coping strategies. David Richards, professor of mental health services research at the University of Exeter, offers these self-help tips for dealing with depression. Visit the NHS Inform website for more information.

Web Link: Wellbeing resources from Health in Mind

Health in Mind has put together a collection of resources to aid people in improving their mental health through self-help. Visit the website to access these resources.