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How to increase your self-esteem booklet
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How to increase your self-esteem booklet

The booklet from the mental health charity Mind offers comprehensive guidance on improving self-esteem. It clearly defines self-esteem and analyses its relationship with mental health difficulties like depression. The booklet…

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Understanding schizophrenia booklet

This booklet explains what schizophrenia is, its causes and how it is treated. It also offers practical suggestions for self-help, and information for friends and family. Contents What is schizophrenia? What causes schizophrenia?…

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Understanding schizoaffective disorder booklet

This booklet is for people who have been given a diagnosis of schizoaffective disorder, and their friends and  relatives. It explains what the disorder is, and the types of treatment and support available….

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Understanding post-traumatic stress disorder booklet

This booklet is for anyone who experiences post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It explains what PTSD is and the different types of treatment available. It also suggests ways you can help yourself, and what friends…

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Understanding psychosis booklet

This booklet is for anyone who experiences or has experienced psychosis, and their friends and family. It explains what psychosis is, what may cause it and what might help. Contents What is psychosis?…

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Understanding postnatal depression booklet

This booklet explains the possible causes of postnatal depression (PND), what signs to look out for, what might help and what support is available. It also includes some information about other postnatal mental health…

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Understanding paranoia booklet

This booklet is for anyone who experiences paranoia. It explains what paranoia is and what may cause it. It  describes self-help techniques, treatment options and how friends and family can help. Contents What…

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How to cope with hearing voices booklet

This booklet is for anyone who hears voices and wants to understand why and what things might help if their voices are a problem, and their friends and family. Contents What are voices?…

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Understanding eating problems booklet

This booklet is for anyone who is worried about an eating problem. It describes common eating disorders and what might cause them. It also provides information on how you can…

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Understanding bipolar disorder booklet

This booklet is for anyone experiencing bipolar disorder. It explains what bipolar disorder is, and how you can help yourself cope. It also explains what kinds of treatment are available, and…

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How to deal with anger booklet

Many people have trouble managing their anger. This is for anyone who wants to learn how to deal with it in a constructive and healthy way. It is also for anyone…

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Understanding depression booklet

This booklet describes the symptoms of depression and the different kinds of treatment available. It suggests ways that individuals can help themselves, and what family and friends can do. Contents What is…

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Understanding anxiety and panic attacks booklet

This booklet is aimed at anyone who experiences anxiety. It looks into the causes of anxiety, its effects and what to do to reduce it to a manageable level. It also…

Understanding mental health problems booklet
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Understanding mental health problems booklet

This booklet is an introduction to the most common mental health problems, explaining what they are, their possible causes and what help is available. It is written for people who have…

Understanding personality disorders booklet
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Understanding personality disorders booklet

The guide from the mental health charity Mind offers information on personality disorders, their connection to mental health problems, and possible causes. It explains personality disorders involve persistent difficulties relating…

The safe parenting handbook
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The safe parenting handbook

This resource is a handbook aimed at providing parents and caregivers with guidance on various aspects of raising children safely and positively. It covers a wide range of topics relevant…

Positive Discipline: A Guide for Parents
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Positive Discipline: A Guide for Parents

“Positive Discipline: A Guide for Parents” is a concise resource offering practical strategies for parents to navigate common parenting experiences. This guide focuses on the developmental stages from infancy to…

What is dementia? - Booklet about dementia for adults who have a learning disability or young children
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What is dementia? – Booklet about dementia for adults who have a learning disability or young children

“What is dementia? – Booklet about dementia for adults who have a learning disability or young children” is a concise and accessible resource designed to provide easy-to-understand information about dementia….

Booklet about dementia for children and young people - The milk's in the oven
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Booklet about dementia for children and young people – The milk’s in the oven

“Booklet about dementia for children and young people – The milk’s in the oven” is a comprehensive resource designed to provide children and young people with information about dementia. Written…

SCODA: Risk assessment of parental drug use and its impact on children Tool
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SCODA: Risk assessment of parental drug use and its impact on children Tool

The CAFCASS SCODA Risk Assessment Checklist is a tool used by social workers to assess the potential risks and protective factors in cases involving parents or caregivers with drug issues….

Autistic spectrum disorder: a practical approach at home for parents and carers (booklet)
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Autistic spectrum disorder: a practical approach at home for parents and carers (booklet)

The “Autistic Spectrum Disorder: A Practical Approach at Home for Parents and Carers” booklet is a valuable resource that provides information and guidance on creating a supportive environment at home…

Children's booklet - Feel safe at home: What to do if violence is happening around you
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Children’s booklet – Feel safe at home: What to do if violence is happening around you

The “Feel Safe at Home: What to Do If Violence Is Happening Around You” children’s booklet is a compact and user-friendly resource specifically designed for children aged seven to twelve…

Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS)
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Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) in 37 Languages

The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) is a free and widely recognised self-report questionnaire designed to screen for postnatal and antenatal depression. It consists of 10 statements that assess depressive…

Ages & Stages Questionnaires ASQ-3 (Child development screening tool)
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Ages & Stages Questionnaires ASQ-3 (Child development screening tool)

The Ages & Stages Questionnaires ASQ-3 is a comprehensive set of questionnaires designed to assess children’s development from 2 to 66 months. These questionnaires can be easily administered by parents…

Personal suicide safety plan
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Personal suicide safety plan

The “Keeping Myself Safe” worksheet is a comprehensive and detailed guide for individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts. It aims to assist in recognizing and managing these thoughts through a carefully structured…

The Cycle of Change Handout
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The Cycle of Change Handout

The Cycle of Change is a handout that social workers can use to assist their service users in understanding the process of change. It helps individuals assess which stage of…

Domestic Violence Safety Plan (6 pages)
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Domestic Violence Safety Plan (6 pages)

The Domestic Violence Safety Plan (6 pages) is a powerful resource designed to empower women and protect both themselves and their children during incidents of domestic abuse. This comprehensive plan…

Managing jealousy leaflet
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Managing jealousy leaflet

This is a 4-page leaflet offering guidance on constructively dealing with jealousy in relationships. It is designed to help people recognise and change controlling or abusive behaviours stemming from jealousy….

Handbook for men concerned about their abusive behaviours towards those they love
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Handbook for men concerned about their abusive behaviours towards those they love

This 32-page handbook aims to help men concerned about their abusive behaviours make positive changes in their relationships. It takes an empathetic, non-judgemental approach to spur self-reflection on topics like…

Booklet: Information for men who are concerned about their behaviour towards their female partners
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Booklet: Information for men who are concerned about their behaviour towards their female partners

The booklet aims to support men using violence or abuse towards female partners or ex-partners to change their behaviour. It takes a direct yet compassionate approach to spur self-reflection on…