Resource library

Information from Mind which explains what talking treatments are used for, what happens during therapy and how to find a therapist.

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.

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.

A Royal College of Psychiatrist's leaflet about mental health problems in pregnancy, how to stay well during pregnancy and after the birth of your baby, how to decide whether or not to take medication in pregnancy and what help and support there is for pregnant women with mental health problems.

An information leaflet about Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), outlining the causes, what difficulties you can experience and how you can help yourself.

Mind guides to your rights on sectioning, mental health and the police, consent to medical treatment, leaving hospital, mental health and the courts and community care and aftercare.

Information from Mind about the relationship between money worries and mental health, with suggestions on how to address them.

This booklet is for parents, and aims to inspire them to seek as much therapy as possible so that they can learn to heal themselves and protect their children’s future mental health.

Mummy is Poorly is a children's story about a little girl whose mother has mental health difficulties. It was written with the aim of reassuring very young carers by providing them with a basic understanding of what would happen to them if their parents developed severe 'poorly thinking'.

A self help guide with information about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. It explains what OCD is, some of the symptoms, treatments that are available and how you can help yourself overcome it. Available in audio, easy to read and British Sign Language (BSL).