Below is a list of Self Help resources that clients might find helpful. If you would like more assistance with any well being issue, why not visit our Edinburgh Psychology Services?
Mind over Mood
An easy to read self help book ideal for people feeling anxious or depressed. This guides the reader through the process of changing how they feel by changing the way they think. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Mind-Over-Mood-Change-Changing/dp/0898621283
From £12.
Ed Space
This is a site with Edinburgh specific self help information, including classes and events taking place in Edinburgh, fact sheets, downloadable self help booklets, and self help groups around Edinburgh. Ideal for people looking for help and support locally. http://www.edspace.org.uk/
Free.
Steps for stress
The Scottish Governments website for dealing with stress. This site talks the reader through recognising stress, coping better, dealing with the past, and taking action. Also includes a “stress quiz” to see if you have the symptoms of stress, and a link to a free relaxation DVD. http://www.stepsforstress.org
Free.
Mood juice
An NHS site offering online information and advice to those suffering from depression, anxiety, stress or phobias. The site helps the reader identify and work on individual problems that may be causing their stress. http://www.moodjuice.scot.nhs.uk/
Free.
Mood Gym
This is an interactive self help site for cognitive behavioural therapy for depression. The reader answers questions about themselves and is guided through steps for changing behaviour by changing their thought patterns, all online. Ideal for people wanting to try a therapy to tackle their depression. http://www.moodgym.anu.edu.au/welcome
Free.
The Craigie Partnership’s team of Associates are all skilled practitioners who can work with clients looking for self help support. We can advise on useful resources and teach skills to help improve self confidence and well being, using techniques including coaching and cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT). Contact 0131 215 1066 to arrange an appointment or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. More details available on www.edinburghpsychologyservices.co.uk.
We would like to thank Sophie Ames, for her assistance in researching these resources
