Resources
The helplines listed below are based in the UK, if you are outside of Great Britain, please check local listings. If you are in deep crisis please contact your GP.
The Samaritans are open 24/7 365 days a year https://www.samaritans.org/
116123
Gamblers Anonymous
https://www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk/contact
0330 094 0322
Cruse (Bereavement Charity)
0808 808 1677
Alcoholics Anonymous
https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/
0800917765
Al-Anon for family and friends of Alcoholics
Home
0800 0086 811 from 10 am – 10 pm, 365 days a year
Books, websites and Apps
Addiction
‘Staying Sober Without AA’ Dr Charles Deemer
‘Dying for a drink’ Dr T Cantopher
‘Drinking: A Love Story’ Caroline Knapp
Boozemusings https://boozemusings.com/
Mental health
‘I had a Black Dog’ Matthew Johnstone
‘Depression Curse of the Strong’ Dr T Cantopher
‘Lost Connections’ Jonathan Hari
‘In the Realm of the Hungry Ghosts’ Dr Gabor Mate
‘Scattered’ Dr Gabor Mate
‘ADHD 2.0’ Edward Hallowell and John Ratey
‘Square Pegs’ Kim Raine
Global player podcast ‘You’re wrong about ADHD’
Mindfulness and Spirituality
Change your thoughts, Change your life Dr Wayne W Dyer
The Art of Living Thich Nhat Hanh
Lives of the Stoics Ryan Holiday
Mark Manson http://markmanson.net
Headspace https://www.headspace.com
Calm https://www.calm.com
Parenting
‘The Incredible Years’ Caroline Webster-Stratton
About Psychotherapy
‘Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy’ Dr Patrizia Collard
‘Love’s Executioner’ Irvine D Yalom
‘Man’s Search for Meaning’ Viktor E Frankl
‘How Psychotherapy Works’
‘Maybe You Should Talk To Someone’ Lori Gottlieb
Why You Should Try Therapy Today https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eE6Rt-bFkvw
‘Introducing Psychotherapy: A Graphic Guide’ Nigel Benson and Van Loon
‘Transforming Eight Deadly Emotions into Healthy Ones’ Windy Dryden
Relationships and Sex
‘The Secrets of Enduring Love’ Meg-John Barker
‘Finally, helpful Sex Advice’ Meg-John Barker
Sony music podcast: Lalalaletmeexplain
‘How to Think about Sex’ Alain De Botton
‘Rewriting the Rules’ Meg-John Barker
The Five Languages of Love Dr Gary Chapman
Eight Dates To Keep Your Relationship Happy, Thriving and Lasting Dr J Gottman
The Gottman Institute https://www.gottman.com
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