External Resource Links UK
UK based External Links
As you explore our External Resource Link pages, we invite you to discover, connect, and learn. These links are more than just connections; they're lifelines, offering you the support and knowledge that can help light the path to mental wellness.
We extend our gratitude to the mental health professionals, bloggers, and organisations featured in these pages for their dedication to creating a more supportive and empathetic world. Their collective wisdom and expertise are at your service.
Thank you for trusting MyJoyToys as a partner in your mental health journey. Together, let's explore these resources, take charge of our mental well-being, and rewrite our stories of strength, resilience, and empowerment.
Mental Health Charities
| Organisation | What They Do |
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Mind |
Provides mental health information, advice, support services and campaigns for better mental health. |
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YoungMinds |
Mental health support, resources and campaigns focused on children and young people. |
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Mental Health UK |
Provides support, guidance and advocacy through a network of regional mental health charities. |
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Mental Health Foundation |
Researches mental health and promotes prevention, awareness and wellbeing initiatives. |
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Rethink Mental Illness |
Support and advice for people affected by severe mental illness and their families. |
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NHS Mental Health Charities |
Directory of mental health charities and support organisations across the UK. |
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The Prince's Trust |
Provides wellbeing and mental health resources for young people. |
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SANE |
Offers emotional support, information and campaigns to improve mental health awareness. |
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Happy Space |
Promotes emotional wellbeing through resources, support and community initiatives. |
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CALM |
Suicide prevention charity offering support for anyone struggling or in crisis. |
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Heads Together |
Mental health campaign bringing together charities to reduce stigma and encourage conversations. |
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Samaritans |
24/7 emotional support for anyone experiencing distress or suicidal thoughts. |
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Place2Be |
Provides school-based mental health support for children, families and staff. |
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Depression UK |
Peer support and information for people affected by depression. |
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Rainbow Trust |
Supports families with a child who has a life-threatening or terminal illness. |
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Student Minds |
The UK's student mental health charity, supporting students and universities. |
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Shout (Text 85258) |
Free, confidential 24/7 crisis text support service. |
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Combat Stress |
Mental health services and support for veterans and former service personnel. |
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Mental Health Matters |
Provides community mental health support, counselling and wellbeing services. |
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Sport in Mind |
Uses sport and physical activity to improve mental health and wellbeing. |
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Change Mental Health |
Provides person-centred support and recovery services for mental health challenges. |
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Action Mental Health |
Supports wellbeing, resilience and recovery across Northern Ireland. |
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Back Onside |
Mental health and wellbeing support with a focus on rural communities. |
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Mates in Mind |
Improves workplace mental health, particularly in construction and related industries. |
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Anxiety UK |
Specialist support, resources and therapy services for anxiety-related conditions. |
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PANDAS Foundation |
Support for parents affected by pre and postnatal mental health difficulties. |
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Justlife |
Supports people experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity. |
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Charity for Civil Servants |
Provides wellbeing, financial and mental health support for current and former civil servants. |
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SAMH |
Scotland's national mental health charity, offering support and campaigning for change. |
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GAMH |
Community mental health services and support across Greater Glasgow. |
Mental Health Counsellors vs Therapists
What is the difference?
A counsellor is more likely to help with a specific difficulty, current problem or surface issue. An example might include a bereavement or a difficulty that is not necessarily rooted in the past. A psychotherapist is more likely to help with more deep-rooted difficulties that affects a client's life.
Psychology Today (UK Counsellors)
Priory Group Offering world-class mental health, addiction and eating disorder treatments
AXA Health (Source a therapist)
Professional Standards Authority ( Full list of accredited therapists including Christian therapists
MS_UK Multiple Sclerosis Support
Mental Health Podcasts
| Podcast | Description |
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| Mental Health UK Podcast | Connecting people with the tools they need to manage their mental health. |
| Feel Better, Live More | Stories and insights from leading health experts and inspiring personalities covering wellbeing, health and personal growth. |
| Manup! | A UK men's mental health podcast encouraging open conversations about mental health and wellbeing. |
| The Yod Pod | Discusses mental health challenges faced by healthcare professionals and explores support for doctors and medical staff. |
| Changing MENtality | Interviews and conversations focused on men's mental health, aiming to reduce stigma through shared experiences. |
| Shed Talks | A light-hearted but practical podcast covering wellbeing, mental health and coping with life's challenges. |
| Disordered: Anxiety Help | Evidence-based discussions and practical guidance on anxiety, recovery and mental wellbeing. |
| Alcohol Free Life | Support, advice and inspiration for people reducing or eliminating alcohol from their lives. |
| The Worst Girl Gang Ever | Honest conversations about miscarriage, infertility and baby loss, helping listeners feel less alone. |
| The ADHD Adults Podcast | Evidence-based information and personal experiences of ADHD in adulthood. |
| A Millennial Mind | Explores modern life, wellbeing, personal development and the challenges facing millennials. |
| On The Mend | Matt Willis speaks with guests about overcoming adversity, addiction and mental health challenges. |
| On The Ward | Challenges myths about complex mental illness and shares perspectives from mental healthcare professionals. |
| The Capsule in Conversation | Honest discussions, expert advice and real-life experiences covering women's wellbeing and mental health. |