Useful Links
For your convenience and interest the following websites provide information on psychotherapy, counselling and mental health issues.
Professional Bodies
British Psychotherapy Foundation
British Psychoanalytic Council
Tavistock and Portman NHS
www.bacp.co.uk
Information on mental health
YOUNG MINDS - www.youngminds.org.uk (for children and young people)
RETHINK - www.rethink.org
NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR MENTAL HEALTH IN ENGLAND - http//www.nimh.nih.gov
RELATE - www.relate.org.uk
DEPRESSION ALLIANCE - www.deprssionalliance.org/
ANXIETY CARE UK - www.anxietycare.org.uk
Helplines
SANE - www.sane.org.uk
SAMARITANS - www.samaritans.org
BEAT - www.b-eat.co.uk - The UK's Eating Disorder Charity
Recommended Reading*
How NOT to Murder Your ADHD Kid by Sara Templeton: This book provides practical advice and insights for parents raising children with ADHD. It focuses on strategies to manage ADHD symptoms effectively and improve parent-child relationships amidst the challenges ADHD presents.
The Disintegrating Self, Psychotherapy of Adult ADHD, Autistic Spectrum, and Somato-psychic Disorders by Phil Mollon: Phil Mollon explores the intersection of ADHD, autistic spectrum disorders, and somato-psychic disorders through the lens of psychotherapy. The book delves into therapeutic approaches to address these complex conditions and their impact on adult patients.
Attention, Girls! A Guide to Learn All About Your AD/HD by Patricia O. Quinn: Aimed at young girls with ADHD, this guide helps them understand their condition in a positive light. It offers practical advice on managing ADHD symptoms, building self-esteem, and navigating challenges at home and in school.
Straight Talk about ADHD in Girls: How to Help Your Daughter Thrive by Stephen P. Hinshaw: Focusing on ADHD in girls, this book provides insights into how ADHD manifests differently in females compared to males. It addresses the unique challenges girls face and offers strategies for parents to support their daughters' academic, social, and emotional development.
Understanding A.D.H.D: A Parent's Guide to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Children by Dr. Christopher Green and Dr. Kit Chee: Geared towards parents, this guide provides comprehensive information on ADHD in children. It covers diagnosis, treatment options, behavioral strategies, and tips for managing ADHD both at home and in school settings.