Useful Downloads

NHS Recommended

• Podcasts – Talking Therapies – Helpful podcasts covering a range of mental health topics and strategies.
• Easy Read Guides – Talking Therapies – Simple guides designed to make mental health information easier to understand.
• Relaxation Techniques – Talking Therapies – Techniques to help you look after yourself when you’re feeling stressed or worried. 
• 5 Pillars of Mental Wellbeing – Talking Therapies – Practical steps you can take to enhance your wellbeing.
• Trauma Informed Support – CNWL – Guidance on understanding and supporting people affected by trauma.
• Downloadable Resources – Mental Health UK – A wide selection of resources for different mental health needs. 

Sheffield Mental Health Guide

• Sheffield Mental Health Guide – A local directory of mental health services and resources. 

Mind

• Tips for Everyday Living – Mind – Self-help advice for managing common mental health problems. 
• OCD and Self-Help Resources – OCD-UK – Practical tools and information for managing OCD. 
• SANE – Online mental health support available between 4pm and 10pm. 
• Moodjuice: Obsessions and Compulsions – A self-help guide to managing obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviours. 

Elite Athletes

• Elite Athlete Toolkit – IOC – Mental health resources tailored for elite athletes. 
• Mental Health Support in High Performance Sport – UK Sports Institute – Guidance and services supporting athlete wellbeing. 
• Living CBT – Free Self Help – Accessible CBT-based self-help resources. 

Research on Psychology

• The British Psychological Society’s Research Digest – Summaries of the latest psychology research from the BPS. 
• Science – International journal publishing research in psychology and mental health. 

Safeguarding

• Report Child Abuse – Sheffield City Council – Guidance and support for reporting concerns about children. 
• Report Adult Abuse – Sheffield City Council – Advice and reporting process for adults at risk. 
• Government legal aid for domestic abuse
• Children’s SARC – South Yorkshire Police – Sexual Assault Referral Centre for children and young people. 
• How to Report Possible Child Abuse – South Yorkshire Police – Information on child safeguarding through police services. 
• Report a Crime – South Yorkshire Police – Information on reporting crimes, including safeguarding concerns. 

Domestic or Sexual Abuse or Exploitation

• Ashiana Sheffield – Support for BAMER adults, children, and young people experiencing domestic/sexual abuse, trafficking, or forced marriage. 
• IDAS (Independent Domestic Abuse Services) – Free, confidential support for people affected by domestic abuse or sexual violence. 
• Sheffield Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre (SRASAC) – Specialist support and counselling for survivors of sexual abuse. 
• Snowdrop Project Sheffield – Long-term support for survivors of human trafficking and modern slavery. 
• Vida Sheffield – Trauma-focused therapy for women and girls affected by abuse and trauma. 

Carers

• Sheffield Carers Centre – Free support, information, and resources for unpaid carers in Sheffield. 

Parents of Children with Additional Needs

• Sheffield Parent Carer Forum – Support, advocacy, and community for parents and carers of children with additional needs. 

Young People’s Resources

• YoungMinds – National charity offering resources and support for young people’s mental health. 
• Kooth – Free online counselling and emotional wellbeing support for young people. 
• Childline – A free, confidential helpline and online service for children and young people. 

Ethnic Minorities

• SupportLine – Ethnic Minority Groups – Helpline and resources for minority communities. 
• Mental Health UK – BAME Support – Guidance and services for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. 
• Rethink Mental Illness – Minority Mental Health – Support and resources for ethnic minority mental health and immigration-related challenges. 

University Support

• University of Sheffield Mental Health Services – Support for students including counselling and wellbeing resources. 
• Sheffield Hallam University Wellbeing – Advice and services for Hallam students. 
• BUPA Mental Health Resources – A wide range of free mental health tools and services. 

Neurodiversity

• Neurodiversity Toolkit – Self-help guide for neurodivergent individuals. 
• Autism Resources – National Autistic Society – Information and tools for autistic people. 
• Ambitious About Autism – Resources for young people, parents, and educators. 
• ADHD Tools – ADHD Adult UK – Practical tools such as task matrices and planning resources. 
• Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Card – A card to discreetly indicate hidden disabilities. 
• Self-Care for Neurodiverse People – Grow Therapy – Advice on adapting self-care strategies. 
• Neurodiversity Educational Resources – Tools and learning materials for neurodiversity awareness. 

Sheffield Services

• Sheffield Mental Health Support Hub – Free mental health and wellbeing support services in Sheffield. 
• Sheffield Primary and Community Mental Health Services – NHS services for primary and community mental health needs. 
• Five Steps to Mental Wellbeing – NHS – National NHS advice to support positive wellbeing. 

Research on Mental Health and AI

• Global Wellness Institute – Article on the role of AI in workplace wellbeing. 
• Health Assured – Guidance on how AI can be used to support mental health and wellbeing. 

Apps

• Mind Suggested Apps – Curated list of mental health apps. 
• NHS Recommended Apps – NHS-approved apps to support wellbeing. 
• CAMHS Recommended Apps – Apps for children and adolescents. 
• Adult Mental Health Apps – A range of recommended apps for adult wellbeing.