Resource library

This booklet is for people who have sleeping problems. The booklet aims to help people understand their sleep problem and to learn some simple ways to sleep better.

Information leaflet produced by Royal College of Psychiatrists for people who are having trouble sleeping. It covers some common problems with sleep, as well as some more unusual ones. There are some simple tips on how to sleep better, and how to decide if you need more help.

Resources which aim to help both patients and practitioners in taking positive steps towards better sleep management without using hypnotics.

Information from NICE. This guideline covers reducing harm from smoking. It aims to help people, particularly those who are highly dependent on nicotine, who;may not be able (or do not want) to stop smoking in one step, may want to stop smoking, without necessarily giving up nicotine, may not be ready to stop smoking, but want to reduce the amount they smoke. It recommends harm-reduction approaches which may or may not include temporary or long-term use of licensed nicotine-containing products.

This is a booklet with information about social anxiety. It aims to help people to recognise whether they may have a problem with social anxiety, to understand what it it, what can cause it and what can keep it going. It will also help people to look at ways they can help themselves to overcome social anxiety.

STARRT provides social and recreational rehabilitation to inpatients in Walkergate Park.

This information is produces by Mencap. It includes some good ways to communicate with people with very complex needs.

Information about the South Community Treatment Team, which provides an assessment and treatment service for men and women over the age of 18 years who are experiencing difficulty with their mental health.

The Community Treatment Team - South Northumberland Adult provides an assessment and treatment service for people who are experiencing difficulty with their mental health.

The Initial Response Service provides 24 hour access to mental health care, advice, support and treatment. By calling Freephone 0800 6522 867, a member of the team will speak to you and discuss your current mental health needs.