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.
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Resource library
Search our resources library for self help guides, patient information leaflets, mental health and wellbeing information that you may find useful.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Making written information easier to understand
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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.
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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.
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Mental health in pregnancy
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.
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Mental health self help guides – countries
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Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) – Patient Information Leaflet
An information leaflet about Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), outlining the causes, what difficulties you can experience and how you can help yourself.