Resource library
Search our resources library for self help guides, patient information leaflets, mental health and wellbeing information that you may find useful.
Making written information easier to understand for people with learning disabilities
Marsden Ward – Patient information
Medications for Bipolar Disorder
Information from the Royal College of Psychiatrists for anyone who wants to find out about the medications used to help stabilise unhelpful mood swings and to control mania in bipolar disorder. It discusses how they work, why they are prescribed, their effects, side-effects and some alternatives.
Medicines adherence: involving patients in decisions about prescribed medicines and supporting adherence – NICE Clinical Guideline 76
NICE guideline which covers medicines adherence in people aged 18 and over. It recommends how to encourage adherence to medicines by supporting and involving people in decisions about their prescribed medicines. It aims to ensure that a person’s decision to use a medicine is an informed choice.
Meeting with a Psychological Therapist – Patient Information Leaflet
This leaflet provides information about psychological therapy provided by the Trust's community services. It explains what a psychological therapist is and has information about what happens at appointments.
Memory Assessment and Management Service – Patient Information Leaflet
Information about the Memory Assessment and Management Service at the Centre for the Health of the Elderly in Newcastle. The service is for people of any age who live in Newcastle or North Tyneside and have been referred by their GP or other hospital specialist due to concerns about their memory.
Memory Assessment Service – Information leaflet
Information about having a Memory Assessment. What it involves, how long it takes, who will carry it out and the advantages and disadvantages of an assessment.
Memory Protection Service – Sunderland, South Tyneside and Gateshead
Information for people attending the Memory Protection Service for assessment and diagnosis.
Mental and Physical Wellbeing Service – Patient information leaflet
The Mental and Physical Wellbeing Service at the North and East Community Treatment Team in Byker is a nurse-led outpatient clinic for people who have experienced mental health problems but have reached a period of relative stability and no longer require frequent appointments.