Self-help links

General

http://www.mentalhealthireland.ie/
Mental Health Ireland is a national voluntary organisation which aims to promote positive mental health and to actively support persons with a mental illness, their families and carers by identifying their needs and advocating their rights.

For links to other college counselling sites please see http://www.iaucc.ie/

http://www.mind.org.uk/
Mind is the leading mental health charity in England and Wales. We work to create a better life for everyone with experience of mental distress

http://www.nami.org/
From its inception in 1979, NAMI has been dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness.

http://www.livinglifetothefull.com/
The Living Life to the Full course is a life skills course that aims to provide access to high quality, practical and user-friendly training in life skills.

Panic, anxiety, phobias and OCD

moodgym.anu.edu.au/welcome
A free self help program to teach cognitive behaviour therapy skills to people vulnerable to depression and anxiety.

http://www.nopanic.org.uk/
No Panic is a totally voluntary charity, whose aims are to aid the relief and rehabilitation of those people suffering from Panic Attacks, Phobias, Obsessive Compulsive Disorders, other related Anxiety Disorders, including Tranquilliser Withdrawal, and to provide support to sufferers and their families and or carers

http://www.ecouch.anu.edu.au/ 
 e-hub’s latest interactive self-help program includes modules for social anxiety, generalised anxiety and depression. It provides self-help training drawn from cognitive, behavioural and interpersonal therapies as well as relaxation and exercise. Participation is free and anonymous.

Youth and Student sites

http://www.mymindmatters.ie/
My Mind Matters (MMM) provides information, help, support and advice to college students around a range of topics that can affect your mental health & well-being

http://www.su.nuigalway.ie/site/view/78/
NUI Galway Students Union

spunout.ie
SpunOut.ie is an independent, youth powered national charity working to empower young people to create personal and social change.

http://www.studentdepression.org/
The site has been developed in consultation with students who have been affected by depression, low mood or suicidal thoughts. Many of their stories and suggestions are included on the site.

http://www.ulifeline.org/
ULifeline is an anonymous, confidential, online resource center, where college students can be comfortable searching for the information they need and want regarding mental health and suicide prevention. ULifeline is available where college students seek information the most - at their fingertips on the Internet.

http://www.goaskalice.columbia.edu/
Go Ask Alice! is a health Q&A Internet resource. It works to provide readers with reliable, accurate, accessible, culturally competent information and a range of thoughtful perspectives so that they can make responsible decisions concerning their health and well-being.

http://www.reachout.com.au/
The aim of the service is to improve young people’s mental health and well being by providing support information.

http://www.papyrus-uk.org/for-you.html
PAPYRUS is a UK charity committed to suicide prevention, focusing predominantly on the emotional well-being of children, teenagers and young adults. The requisite resources and support to help prevent suicide and improve mental health in young people are offered here to the general public and professionals alike.

http://www.proyouth.eu/
If you struggle with body confidence or your relationship with food check out ProYouth - an anonymous online support and EU  initiative which focuses on the promotion of health in young people aged 15 to 25, specifically related to healthy eating, body satisfaction, and eating disorders. The online platform offers various information and support modules to young people.

E-hub online mental health programmes

The e-hub research and development group is based at the Australian National University and provides free and anonymous online mental health services

http://www.bluepages.anu.edu.au/  
Comprehensive, evidence-based information about depression and its treatment (including medical, psychological and alternative therapies). BluePages also includes interactive depression and anxiety quizzes, descriptions of the experience and symptoms of depression, a relaxation download, and extensive resources for help. Participation is free and anonymous. 

http://www.blueboard.anu.edu.au/  
Online support group for people affected by depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, and borderline personality disorder. It aims to destigmatise mental disorders, and to provide support, hope and opportunities for consumers and carers to share successful coping strategies. The group is moderated by consumers with clinician support and strict protocols to enhance safety. Participation is free and anonymous.

Online resources for men

http://www.mengeteds.com/   

Men get eating disorders, raising awareness of male eating disorders and helping support sufferers.

Men Get Eating Disorders was created to offer information and support to men who have been affected by anorexia, binge eating disorder, bulimia, compulsive eating, compulsive exercise and ’bigorexia’

http://www.mensadviceline.org.uk/mens_advice.php

The Men's Advice Line is a confidential helpline for all men experiencing domestic violence by a current or ex-partner. This includes all men - in heterosexual or same-sex relationships. The Men's Advice Line offers emotional support, practical advice and information on a wide range of services for further help and support. Our focus is to increase the safety of men experiencing domestic violence (and the safety of their children) and reduce the risk.

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