Health and Adult Social Care
A national charity that provides a range of support services for people affected by anxiety conditions such as panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post traumatic stress disorder and phobias.
Big White Wall is a digital support and recovery service for people who are stressed, anxious, low or not coping. At the heart of Big White Wall is its community of members, who support and help each other share what's troubling them in a safe and anonymous environment, with the guidance of trained professionals, who are online 24/7.
A local support service to women with a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, self-harm, post-traumatic stress, chronic low self-esteem, suicidal thoughts, parenting issues, birth trauma and perinatal depression.
A national organisation that provides advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding. You can find information on your diagnosis, treatment options and where to go for support. They can also help you make choices about treatment, understand your rights or reach out to other sources of support.
A local charity that works to promote good mental health in Brighton and Hove. They seek to empower people to lead a full life as part of their community. The local directory has been designed to help individuals and professionals locate services and resources which directly or indirectly promote and support mental health and wellbeing. NHS, other statutory, voluntary and non-profit making organisations are all included.
A simple information booklet for people that live with persistent pain that could provide you with some handy tips and skills to support you along the way to managing your pain.
Secure, immediate access to online supported CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) programmes, tailored to your specific needs. They are flexible and you can access it anywhere, on your computer, tablet or mobile phone.
The programmes consist of six to eight modules which you can complete these at your own pace. You work independently, but a supporter will provide online feedback and guidance at regular intervals.
A national site aiming to provide a starting point for people finding out about social anxiety and related issues, to enable them to access further information and to act as a central hub for the community of those with social anxiety problems. Their aim is to attempt to raise the profile of SA problems and campaign for change, so that in future, people afflicted by them don't have to suffer in silence.
The Specialist Perinatal Mental Health Service (SPMHS) is a community-based service for mums with severe mental health difficulties either now or in the past, during pregnancy or up to a year after birth. The service is provided by Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.
The SPMHS comprises four teams of perinatal mental health professionals from a range of different disciplines. These include psychiatrists, mental health nurses, psychologists, parent-infant psychotherapists and nursery nurses.
Information about The Expert Patient Programme (EPP) is a six week self management programme for people with any long term health condition which aims to equip people with the tools and skills to better manage their health & wellbeing and improve quality of life. Find out the topics covered on the programme and how you can refer yourself.
A local telephone service offering support and information to anyone experiencing mental health problems including stress, anxiety and depression. The service is also available to carers and healthcare professionals. You do not need an appointment. The service offers immediate support for people experiencing distress in a crisis.
The British Acupuncture Council (BAcC) has a membership of around 3,000 professionally qualified acupuncturists. It is the UK's largest professional/ self-regulatory body for the practice of traditional acupuncture.
Search via the website for local Acupuncturists.