Make, register or end a lasting power of attorney
A lasting power of attorney (LPA) is a legal document that lets you appoint one or more people (known as ‘attorneys’) to help you make decisions or to make decisions on your behalf.
Resource library
Search our resources library for self help guides, patient information leaflets, mental health and wellbeing information that you may find useful.
Making decisions – A guide for people working in health and social care
Making sense of antidepressants
Information from Mind explaining what antidepressants are, how they work, possible side effects and withdrawal.
Making sense of antipsychotics
Information from Mind explaining what antipsychotics are used for, how the medication works, possible side effects and withdrawal.
Making sense of cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT)
Information from Mind explaining what cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is, what it is for, what happens during therapy and how to find a therapist.
Making sense of coming off psychiatric drugs
Information from Mind explaining issues faced when coming off medication, how to approach it, techniques for gradual reduction, possible withdrawal symptoms and how to tell the difference between withdrawal and relapse.
Making sense of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
Information from Mind which explains what electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is, what it is for and what happens during the treatment.
Making sense of lithium and other mood stabilisers
Information from Mind which explains what mood stabilising drugs are, what they're used for, possible side effects and information about withdrawal.
Making sense of sleeping pills and minor tranquillisers
Information from Mind which explains what sleeping pills and minor tranquillisers are used for, how the medication works, possible side effects and information about withdrawal.
Making sense of talking treatments
Information from Mind which explains what talking treatments are used for, what happens during therapy and how to find a therapist.