Options to support recovery from mental health problems: A resource for you and your health professional.
This new resource supports health professionals and the public to access non-medical interventions in Manchester which support recovery from mental health problems such as exercise, self help programmes and bibliotherapy. The resource consists of a handy set of attractive postcards that explain what can help and where to find it. For more information contact Nicola Wood 0161 861 2909
Looking Forwards
Updated: 29/05/08
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Mental Health & Long Term Conditions
This new resource aims to support people who have a long term physical health condition such as diabetes or coronary heart disease with information about how to look after their emotional wellbeing. This information for the general public explains how people who have a long term condition are more vulnerable to mental health problems because of a range of factors, how to recognise the signs and where to get help.
Mental Health & Long Term Conditions
Updated: 04/03/08
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A Guide to Dementia
A new brief guide to dementia providing introductory information for
people with dementia and their carers. Written by Admiral Nurses and the
Alzheimer's Society in Manchester, it provides useful local contacts for
support and more information. Leaflet copies are available from this
service.
A Guide to Dementia (Temporarily Off)
Updated: 21/02/08
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Mental Wellbeing in Pregnancy
A brief guide giving more information about your mental wellbeing during pregnancy including what help is out there and how you can look after yourself.
Mental Wellbeing in Pregnancy
Updated: 17/01/08
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Act Like a Man
A DVD and workshop resource for organisations working wth young men in schools, youth groups and support settings.
The pack includes:
A short film produced by young men.
A resource pack which includes; group work exercises
and activities.
Price:
£30 including postage & packaging.
Men’s Mental Health & Well-Being – CALMA Training Pack
This pack has been designed as a practical guide for practitioners who are doing preventative work with young men aged 16-35 around Mental Health & Well-Being. The pack contains lesson plans, handouts and a DVD which includes photocopiable exercise sheets.
This pack is free to organisations operating in Manchester. There is a £50 charge including postage and packaging for those outside Manchester.
Orders must be accompanied by cheque or postal order and made payable to Manchester Primary Care Trust.
Carnell Bell-Smith
Manchester Public Health Development Service
Victoria Mill, Lower Vickers Street, Miles Platting,
Manchester, M40 7LJ Tel: 0161 861 2913
Starting Points in East Manchester’:
A guide to services offering help for personal difficulties and emotional support.
Starting Points
Updated: 24/08/07
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Physical Activity and Mood - Self Help Guide
This is a popular and practical guide for people who wish to take up some physical activity as a way to improve their mental health or general mood. It is available to order from MPHDS alongside other self help guides.
Physical Activity & Mood - Self Help Guide
Updated: 24/08/07
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Mental Health Self Help Guides. Report on Distribution and Use of Self Help Guides in Manchester 2003-5 (with a 2006 update)
Report on continuing large scale dissemination of widely used range of guides in printed and audio formats. These guides are distributed by this service for use in Manchester. Order forms for supply of paper copies are attached and you may have to collect your order for yourself. Alternatively, you may view or make a copy of each guide by clicking on the pdf icons to the left of the list below.
Mental Health Self Help Guides Report
Updated: 04/06
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Order Form
Updated: 04/06
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Translated Order Form
Updated: 04/06
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CD Audio Order Form
Updated: 04/06
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Bereavement
Updated: 04/06
984KB
Controlling Anger
Updated: 04/06
988KB
Depression and Low Mood
Updated: 04/06
900KB
Arabic
Updated: 04/06
616KB
Bengali
Updated: 04/06
736KB
Somali
Updated: 04/06
204KB
Urdu
Updated: 04/06
740KB
Depression - Information Leaflet
Updated: 01/07
156KB
Eating Disorders
Updated: 01/07
684KB
Obsessions and Compulsions
Updated: 01/07
988KB
Panic
Updated: 01/07
952KB
Post Natal Depression - A Self Help Guide
Updated: 01/07
1.2MB
What is Post Natal Depression? (An Info Leaflet)
Updated: 01/07
964KB
Post Traumatic Stress
Updated: 01/07
940KB
Shyness and Social Anxiety
Updated: 01/07
976KB
Sleep Problems
Updated: 01/07
968KB
Stress
Updated: 01/07
100KB
Stress and Anxiety
Updated: 01/06
940KB
Arabic
Updated: 01/06
536KB
Hindi
Updated: 01/06
680KB
Somali
Updated: 01/06
420KB
Urdu
Updated: 01/06
632KB
Understanding Voices and Disturbing Beliefs
Updated: 01/07
1.5MB
Older Minds Matter Booklet
Updated: 04/07
2.2MB
Food & Mood A Self Help Guide Booklet
A guide to how your diet can help your mental health.
Food & Mood Booklet
Updated: 02/07
3MB
What Happens Next?
The essential young person's
guide to mental health in Manchester 2006. This guide is a “one stop” shop designed to cover all aspects affecting
the mental health of young people living in Greater Manchester.
It consists of lists of services and useful points of contact for young
people, as well as “real life” stories and pictures.
What Happens Next?
Updated: 28/08/07
2.5MB
Resources for Mental Health - Pull Up Banners
These are easily transported pull up displays designed for displays alongside other resources or at events. They can be borrowed from the service Resource and Information Centres.
Your Mind Matters 1- An attractive display with tips for everyone about how to keep good mental health.
Your Mind Matters 2- A companion display with information about how to get help and support for mental health.
Improve Your Mood With Food - A display about how our mental health can be influenced by what we eat.
How are you Feeling? - A display aimed at primary school age children and their carers to encourage first thoughts about emotional wellbeing.
Older Minds Matter - A display about older people and depression designed to draw attention to the risks and to allay fear.
