In Case Of Emergency

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
0800 0086 811 from 10 am – 10 pm, 365 days a year
Useful 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
Minfulness 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
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-i6QMvIAA0
Maybe You Should Talk To Someone Lori Gottleib
Why You Should Try Therapy Today https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eE6Rt-bFkvw
Introducing Psychotherapy: A Graphic Guide Nigel Benson and Van Loon
Relationships and Sex
How to Think about Sex Alain De Botton
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