Resources
1. Mood Problems
(Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar, OCD, PTSD, General Emotional Distress)
Books
- Mind Over Mood – Greenberger & Padesky
CBT workbook for anxiety, depression, PTSD (NHS settings)
Why it's useful: Offers practical tools to manage and shift negative thinking patterns.
Aimed at: Individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, or PTSD.
- The Compassionate Mind – Prof. Paul Gilbert
Compassion-focused therapy for low mood, self-criticism, and shame
Why it's useful: Focuses on building self-compassion to combat self-criticism.
Aimed at: Those struggling with self-esteem issues, shame, or low mood.
- The Happiness Trap – Dr. Russ Harris
ACT-based support for anxiety, stress, and rumination
Why it's useful: Uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help manage stress and anxiety.
Aimed at: Individuals experiencing anxiety, stress, or excessive rumination.
- Living with a Black Dog
Practical guidance for families and partners supporting someone with depression
Why it's useful: Offers practical advice on supporting loved ones with depression.
Aimed at: Families and partners of those experiencing depression.
- When Someone You Love is Depressed
Support for families/carers of someone with depression
Why it's useful: Provides insight into how to care for someone with depression.
Aimed at: Family members and carers of people with depression.
- The Body Keeps the Score – Bessel van der Kolk
Healing trauma and emotional disorders
Why it's useful: Explores how trauma affects both the mind and body and provides strategies for healing.
Aimed at: Individuals recovering from trauma, PTSD, or emotional disorders.
Apps
- SilverCloud (NHS-commissioned)
Online CBT for low-moderate anxiety, depression
Why it's useful: Offers evidence-based CBT techniques to help manage anxiety and depression.
Aimed at: Individuals with mild to moderate anxiety or depression.
- Be Mindful (NHS-approved)
Structured online mindfulness course for stress/anxiety
Why it's useful: Teaches mindfulness techniques to reduce stress and anxiety.
Aimed at: People with stress or anxiety.
- Calm Harm
Emotional regulation; developed by a clinical psychologist
Why it's useful: Provides tools to manage urges to self-harm.
Aimed at: Individuals struggling with self-harm or emotional regulation.
Websites
- Mind
Education and self-help for mood disorders
Why it's useful: Provides comprehensive resources for managing mood disorders.
Aimed at: Anyone experiencing mental health challenges.
https://www.mind.org.uk/
- Rethink Mental Illness
Resources for Bipolar, schizophrenia, and depression
Why it's useful: Offers information and support for severe mental health conditions.
Aimed at: Those affected by bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or severe depression.
https://www.rethink.org/
- Mental Health Foundation
Research-based guidance on anxiety, trauma
Why it's useful: Offers evidence-based advice for managing anxiety and trauma.
Aimed at: Individuals looking for reliable mental health information.
https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/
- Bipolar UK
Mood diaries, information, support for Bipolar Affective Disorder
Why it's useful: Provides tools for tracking moods and managing bipolar disorder.
Aimed at: Individuals living with bipolar disorder.
https://www.bipolaruk.org/
- No Panic
Self-help tools for panic attacks, anxiety, OCD
Why it's useful: Offers a range of self-help tools for managing anxiety, panic attacks, and OCD.
Aimed at: Individuals with panic attacks, OCD, and anxiety disorders.
https://nopanic.org.uk/
Other Resources
- Recovery Colleges (NHS)
Free psychoeducation and skills courses
Why it's useful: Provides educational courses to help individuals manage their mental health.
Aimed at: Those seeking psychoeducation and skill-building for mental health recovery.
https://www.recoverycollegeonline.co.uk/
- Samaritans / SHOUT 85258
UK crisis support and emotional first aid
Why it's useful: Offers immediate emotional support in times of crisis.
Aimed at: Individuals in need of crisis support or emotional first aid.
2. ADHD & ASD / AuDHD
Books for ADHD
- Taking Charge of Adult ADHD – Russell Barkley
Comprehensive guide for managing ADHD in adulthood
Why it's useful: Offers practical strategies for managing ADHD symptoms in adults.
Aimed at: Adults with ADHD or those suspecting they have it.
- ADHD 2.0 – Drs. Edward Hallowell & John Ratey
Strategies and neuroscience for ADHD in adults
Why it's useful: Explains the neuroscience behind ADHD and offers strategies for adults.
Aimed at: Adults seeking to understand and manage their ADHD.
- You Mean I’m Not Lazy, Stupid, or Crazy?! – Dr. Hallowell et al.
Foundational ADHD education for adults
Why it's useful: Provides understanding and practical tips for adults with ADHD.
Aimed at: Adults with ADHD or those newly diagnosed.
- A Radical Guide for Women with ADHD – Dr. Michelle Frank & Sari Solden
For late-diagnosed women with ADHD
Why it's useful: Focuses on the unique challenges faced by women with ADHD.
Aimed at: Women, particularly those diagnosed later in life.
Books for ASD/AuDHD
- Unmasking Autism – Dr. Devon Price
Social masking in late-diagnosed Autism/AuDHD
Why it's useful: Helps individuals understand social masking and its impact on mental health.
Aimed at: Adults with late autism or AuDHD diagnosis.
- Explaining AuDHD – Dr. Khurram Sadiq
Recognize, embrace, and thrive with AuDHD
Why it's useful: Provides insights and support for those with AuDHD.
Aimed at: Individuals with or suspecting AuDHD.
- Uniquely Human – Dr. Barry Prizant
A compassionate, strengths-based approach to Autism
Why it's useful: Emphasizes understanding autism through human development, not deficits.
Aimed at: Individuals seeking an empathetic approach to autism.
- The Autistic Woman’s Guide to Dating – Emily Kircher-Morris
Practical advice for autistic women and nonbinary individuals in relationships
Why it's useful: Provides tips on navigating relationships as an autistic person.
Aimed at: Autistic women and nonbinary individuals.
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome in Adults – Susan J. Moreno & Louise G.H. O'Neill
Comprehensive guide for adults with late autism diagnosis
Why it's useful: Offers practical advice for adults diagnosed with autism in later life.
Aimed at: Adults with or seeking diagnosis for autism spectrum disorder.
Apps
- Brain in Hand (NHS/DSA-backed)
Practical support for autistic adults
Why it's useful: Helps manage daily challenges and prevent meltdowns.
Aimed at: Autistic adults in need of daily support.
- Tiimo
Visual planning for ADHD/autism
Why it's useful: Helps organize daily tasks using a visual calendar.
Aimed at: Adults with ADHD or autism.
- Habitica / Forest
Focus and habit formation for ADHD
Why it's useful: Encourages focus and habit-building using gamification.
Aimed at: Individuals with ADHD seeking to improve focus and productivity.
Websites
- ADHD UK
Educational webinars on ADHD and workplace rights
Why it's useful: Offers helpful information about ADHD diagnosis and workplace support.
Aimed at: Individuals with ADHD, or those considering a diagnosis.
https://adhduk.co.uk/
- ADDitude
High-quality, up-to-date ADHD and AuDHD information
Why it's useful: Provides in-depth resources on ADHD and AuDHD.
Aimed at: Individuals seeking reliable, up-to-date information on ADHD and neurodivergence.
https://www.additudemag.com/
- National Autistic Society (NAS)
Adult diagnosis and reasonable adjustments
Why it's useful: Offers guidance on adult diagnosis and reasonable adjustments for neurodivergent individuals.
Aimed at: Adults seeking diagnosis or support for autism.
https://www.autism.org.uk/
Other Resources
- Access to Work (gov.uk)
Workplace support for ADHD/autism
Why it's useful: Provides financial and practical support to help neurodivergent individuals in the workplace.
Aimed at: Those with ADHD or autism needing support in work settings.
- ACAS
Workplace adjustments for ADHD and ASD
Why it's useful: Provides advice on reasonable workplace adjustments.
Aimed at: Employers or employees seeking workplace accommodations for ADHD or ASD.
- Autism Alert Card (NAS)
Emergency communication tool for autistic adults
Why it's useful: Helps communicate an autism diagnosis during emergencies.
Aimed at: Autistic individuals needing support during emergencies.
3. Hormone-Linked Mental Health
(PMDD, Perimenopause, Menopause, Postnatal Depression/Anxiety)
Books
- Hormonal – Eleanor Morgan
Mood disorders linked to hormonal changes
Why it's useful: Explains the relationship between hormones and mood disorders.
Aimed at: Women experiencing hormonal-related mood changes.
- The Definitive Guide to Perimenopause and Menopause – Dr. Louise Newson
Hormone specialist's guide to mood and menopause
Why it's useful: Provides expert advice on managing mood changes during perimenopause and menopause.
Aimed at: Women navigating perimenopause or menopause.
Apps
- Balance App – Dr. Louise Newson
Symptom tracking and medical information for menopause
Why it's useful: Helps track symptoms and provides medical resources for menopause.
Aimed at: Women experiencing menopause.
Websites
- Balance-Menopause.com
Medically reviewed menopause education
Why it's useful: Offers medically backed resources on menopause.
Aimed at: Women seeking reliable menopause information.
https://www.drlouisenewson.co.uk/
- PANDAS Foundation
Clinically advised support for postnatal mental health
Why it's useful: Provides support and information for postnatal depression and anxiety.
Aimed at: New mothers experiencing postnatal mental health difficulties.
Other Resources
- Access to Work (UK Gov)
Perimenopausal mental health as a disability
Why it's useful: Offers financial and practical support for those with perimenopausal mental health challenges.
Aimed at: Individuals affected by perimenopause-related mental health issues.
4. Sleep Problems
(Resources for Insomnia, Sleep Apnoea, and Sleep Disturbances)
Books
- How to Sleep Well Every Night – Dr. Guy Meadows
Scientifically-backed advice for overcoming insomnia
Why it's useful: Provides actionable steps to improve sleep and manage insomnia.
Aimed at: Individuals with insomnia or sleep disturbances.
Websites
- The Sleep Charity
Guides, advice, and helpline for sleep disorders
Why it's useful: Offers a wide range of sleep resources and support.
Aimed at: Anyone struggling with sleep issues.
https://thesleepcharity.org.uk/
- Sleepio (Online CBT-I Program)
NHS-backed CBT for chronic insomnia
Why it's useful: Provides evidence-based, tailored techniques for managing insomnia.
Aimed at: Individuals with chronic insomnia.
https://info.sleepio.com/faq
Apps
- CBT-i Coach
Free app to improve sleep habits for insomnia
Why it's useful: Offers structured CBT techniques to help improve sleep.
Aimed at: People with insomnia looking for self-help techniques.
5. Other Supports
Websites
- NHS Every Mind Matters
Covers sleep, stress, and mental health at work
Why it's useful: Offers advice on managing mental health, stress, and sleep.
Aimed at: Anyone looking for mental health resources and self-care tips.
- Right to Choose (NHS)
Services
- SHOUT 85258 / Samaritans 116 123
Free, 24/7 support for any mental health crisis
Why it's useful: Provides immediate emotional support in times of crisis.
Aimed at: Anyone in need of immediate mental health support.
- Recovery Colleges (NHS)
Skill-building and support for mental health recovery
Why it's useful: Provides education and skill-building for managing mental health.
Aimed at: Those looking for psychoeducation and support in their mental health recovery.
- Access to Work
Support for ADHD, Autism, menopause-related issues, and mental health disabilities
Why it's useful: Offers practical and financial support for individuals with disabilities in the workplace.
Aimed at: Individuals needing workplace adjustments for ADHD, autism, or mental health-related disabilities.
