Mental Health and Social Care- Self-help Resources
Find information about social care support, how to access mental health and physical health assessments, and support for carers.
Course Category: Self Help Materials
Mental Health and the Law – Consent to Treatment – Self-help Resources
Consent to treatment means a person must give permission before they receive any type of medical treatment, test or examination.
Mental Health and the Law – Mental Capacity Act – Self-help Resources
The Mental Capacity Act (MCA) is designed to protect and empower people who may lack the mental capacity to make their own decisions about their care and treatment. It applies to people aged 16 and over. It covers decisions about day-to-day things like what to wear or what to buy for the weekly shop, or […]
Mental Health and the Law – Mental Health Act – Self-help Resources
In most cases when people are treated in hospital or another mental health facility, they have agreed or volunteered to be there. They may be referred to as a voluntary patient. But there are cases when a person can be detained, also known as sectioned, under the Mental Health Act (1983) and treated without their […]
Children and Young People – Online Safety and Digital Resilience Toolkits – Self-help Resources
Internet safety is all about staying safe online and being aware of any potential risks such as malware, scams, and cyberbullying, etc. Children and young people accessing the internet may be unaware of these risks, which makes raising awareness of online safety and digital resilience important.
Hoarding Disorder – Self-help Resources
These self-help resources are for anyone who is worried about their hoarding and for family and friends who want to know more.
Values – Self-help Resources
Use these self-help resources to discover your values to help you lead a fulfilling life.
Personality Disorders – Self-help Resources
A person with a personality disorder thinks, feels, behaves, or relates to others very differently from the average person. There are several different types of personality disorder.
Suicide – Self-help Resources
If you’re feeling like you want to die, it’s important to tell someone.
Self-harm – Self-help Resources
Self-harm is when somebody intentionally damages or injures their body. Support is available for anyone who self-harms or thinks about self-harm, as well as their friends and family.