Self Help

There is a wide range of resources and support in this section. They are a great way to support your mental health at a time that suits you and working around your commitments. There might be workbooks, video links, documents.

Self Help
Online guide for managing festive periods

Online guide for managing festive periods

Festive Times, Mixed Feelings: A Guide to Managing Celebrations

Understanding Anxiety

Understanding Anxiety

The aim of this workbook is to increase your understanding of anxiety and to share helpfulself-management strategies from people that experience anxiety and live well, despite it. We hope this […]

10 Stress Busters – NHS

10 Stress Busters – NHS

If you’re stressed, whether by your job or something more personal, the first step to feeling better is to identify the cause. A range of information and resources including audio […]

Carers Delirium Leaflet

Carers Delirium Leaflet

What is Delirium?  Delirium is a condition where people have increased confusion, changes in thinking and a reduced attention span. Symptoms can develop quickly and often fluctuate during the day. […]

On Your Side – Hub of Hope

On Your Side – Hub of Hope

Our vision is to make suicide prevention as much a part of sport as warm-ups, training and performance: normal, practical and accessible, rather than something dealt with only during a […]

Better Health – Mind Plan Quiz Tool

Better Health – Mind Plan Quiz Tool

Take a short quiz to get your own plan with practical tips to help you make positive changes in your life.

Choose Well Mental Health Guide

Choose Well Mental Health Guide

The South West Yorkshire Partnership has launched a new guide to help adults in Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees, and Wakefield to ‘choose well’ when looking after their mental health and wellbeing.

5 Steps to Mental Wellbeing

5 Steps to Mental Wellbeing

Evidence suggests there are 5 steps you can take to improve your mental health and wellbeing. Trying these things could help you feel more positive and able to get the […]

Guide on Anxiety

Guide on Anxiety

This session is one of a series about mood difficulties. If you are interested in knowing more about anxiety, this session will help you consider. – What is anxiety– What […]

Depression Self-Help Guide

Depression Self-Help Guide

Work through a self-help guide for depression that uses cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT).

Breathing Exercises for Stress – NHS Website

Breathing Exercises for Stress – NHS Website

This calming breathing technique for stress, anxiety and panic takes just a few minutes and can be done anywhere.

Breathworks Resources

Breathworks Resources

At Breathworks, we believe mindfulness should be accessible to everyone. That’s why we’ve gathered a range of free resources to help you learn, practice, and find support whenever you need […]

Mindfulness Resources – TalkPlus

Mindfulness Resources – TalkPlus

Our Mindfulness guided Self-Help resources are available to use either on your own or with the support of your practitioner. Each resource works through step by step how to implement […]

Sleep Resources including a sleep hygiene guide and sleep tracker

Sleep Resources including a sleep hygiene guide and sleep tracker

Self Harm Activities

Self Harm Activities

Bank of different self harm activities from Battle Scars including a safety plan, emotions rollercoaster and trigger log.

The Spectrum Magazine

The Spectrum Magazine

A magazine produced by and for Autistic people.

ADHD Support Tools

ADHD Support Tools

A range of ADHD support tools including a task matrix, to do list and app recommendations.

Types of Mental Health Problems

Types of Mental Health Problems

If you’ve been diagnosed with a mental health problem you might be looking for information on your diagnosis, treatment options and where to go for support. Our information pages will […]

Tips and Support

Tips and Support

Read about self-help tips and support to improve your mental health.

Different Types of Anxiety

Different Types of Anxiety

We might feel anxious at different times in our lives. Or because of certain experiences. Everyone’s experience of anxiety is different. There’s usually more than one cause. Lots of factors […]

Self Care for Depression

Self Care for Depression

Learn about depression, its symptoms and possible causes, and how you can access treatment and support. Find tips on caring for yourself, and guidance for friends and family.

Mind UK Website

Mind UK Website

If you’re feeling overwhelmed or out of control, you might want to try different methods of calming yourself down. Coping techniques are simple exercises that try to accept, address and […]

Mind UK Website – Find Out About Stress

Mind UK Website – Find Out About Stress

Stress isn’t a mental health problem, but it is closely linked to our mental health. If stress is affecting you, we’re here for you.

Mental Health UK Website – Stress Help

Mental Health UK Website – Stress Help

This page explains what stress is, how it affects you, and practical strategies to manage it before it becomes long-term or leads to burnout. Understanding your stress triggers and coping […]

Mental Health UK Website – Useful Resources

Mental Health UK Website – Useful Resources

A range of resources and guides looking at wellbeing and resilience, including Strees bucket, Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP), 5 top tips for managing wellbeing and managing stress & building […]

Stress – Every Mind Matters

Stress – Every Mind Matters

Stress is something everyone feels at times, especially when dealing with change or life challenges, such as money worries, work issues or relationship problems. A little stress can be a […]

Mindfulness for Mental Health

Mindfulness for Mental Health

Mindfulness is a technique you can learn. It involves noticing what’s happening in the present moment, without judgement. You might take notice and be aware of your mind, body or […]

Sleep Support Information

Sleep Support Information

If you struggle with sleep, this could have a big impact on your mental health. And living with mental health problems can make it harder to sleep. But there are […]

Mindfulness for Depression – Calm Blog

Mindfulness for Depression – Calm Blog

How to use mindfulness to cope with depression: 7 techniques

Self Harm Support

Self Harm Support

Self harm guidance including distractions, alternative strategies and long term plans.

The Good Grief Trust Website

The Good Grief Trust Website

A range of information, videos and signposting for those who have lost loved ones. You can filter by who you have lost to find the most suitable information.

Bereavement Support – Cruse Website

Bereavement Support – Cruse Website

Information about the effects of grief, how to manage it and others experiences.

Autism Services Directory

Autism Services Directory

This Directory helps you find UK-wide or local organisations and services that are specifically for, or have adapted their services, to meet the needs of autistic people and/or their families.

Self Harm Listening Support

Self Harm Listening Support

We support people affected by self-harm, whether it’s something they’re experiencing personally or they’re concerned about someone else. We hear from people of all ages and genders across our services.

Cruse Bereavement Helpline

Cruse Bereavement Helpline

Telephone support for those struggling with the loss of a loved one.

Self-Help for Low Mood and Depression

Self-Help for Low Mood and Depression

In this video, a doctor explains a self-help method for those experiencing low mood and depression. This video adopts a CBT approach and helps you to understand how your thoughts […]

10 Stress Busters – NHS Video

10 Stress Busters – NHS Video

If you’re stressed, whether by your job or something more personal, the first step to feeling better is to identify the cause. A range of information and resources including audio […]

Guided Audio Relaxation Pack

Guided Audio Relaxation Pack

We have 4 guided relaxation audio clips from our volunteer Cate, at Horbury Integrative Therapies. Please feel free tolisten to them all, or just the ones you find most helpful.Please […]

My Mental Health Wakefield

Need Urgent Help?

Immediate Danger

  • If you are in immediate danger, risk to life please call 999 (Ambulance) or go straight to A&E

If you are not in immediate danger

  • If you are not in immediate danger and need to talk to someone phone 111 (option 2 for the mental health line)
  • Call Samaritans (24/7 support) 116 123
  • Text BRIGHT to 85258 (24/7 text support)
  • Here For You Wakefield is a free service offering urgent mental health support – 07776 962815
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