Resources
Online help
http://www.mind.org.uk/ – the Mental Health Charity
www.anxietyuk.org.uk – a charity for those with anxiety, providing information, support and services. Call their (UK) info line (08444 775 774) for support from someone who’s suffered with anxiety between Monday and Friday, 9.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m
www.rethink.org – help and support for people affected by mental illness
http://www.time-to-change.org.uk – a growing movement of people changing how we all think about and act towards mental-health problems
www.citizensadvice.org.uk – provides free, confidential information and advice to help people sort out their money, and with legal, consumer and other problems
www.samaritans.org – available twenty-four hours a day to provide confidential emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress, despair or suicidal thoughts. Telephone: 116 123 (UK)
NHS 111 Service – dial 111 when you need medical help but it’s not an emergency.
http://www.b-eat.co.uk/ – Beat is the UK’s leading charity supporting anyone affected by eating disorders, anorexia, bulimia, EDNOS or any other difficulties with food, weight and body shape
Further reading
The Happiness Advantage: The Seven Principles of Positive Psychology That Fuel Success and Performance at Work by Shawn Achor (Virgin Books)
When Perfect Isn’t Good Enough: Strategies for Coping with Perfectionism by Martin Antony and Richard Swinson (New Harbinger Publications)
The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You’re Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are by Brene Brown (Hazelden)
Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy by Dr David Burns (Harper)
The Chimp Paradox: The Mind-management Programme to Help You Achieve Success, Confidence and Happiness by Professor Steve Peters (Vermilion)
Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Finding Peace in a Frantic World by Mark Williams and Dr Danny Penman (Piatkus)
Cook. Nourish. Glow. by Amelia Freer (Michael Joseph)
Meditation and yoga
http://uk.tm.org/ – find out where you can learn transcendental meditation (TM)
www.calmer-you.com/bonus – download a free guided meditation and a hypnotherapy audio track for relaxation
Headspace app – mindfulness meditation that starts with just ten minutes a day
Buddhify app – more than eighty guided meditations to choose from
Omvana app – guided meditations for relaxation and focus
Yin Yoga app – gentle yoga to help you to relax and sleep
Everyday Yoga for Stress Release with Nadia Narain (DVD)
Check out your local Buddhist or yoga centre; they will probably offer meditation classes