Resource library

Information from Mind which explains what electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is, what it is for and what happens during the treatment.

Information from Mind which explains what mood stabilising drugs are, what they're used for, possible side effects and information about withdrawal.

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.

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

Details on how to make written information easier to understand what Format to use,what design and layout and plan what to say.

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.