Many people seek to take control of their mental health using self-help, and to find approaches they can use alongside, or even instead of, prescribed medication. One self-help strategy is to make changes to what we eat, and there is a growing interest in how food and nutrition can affect emotional and mental health. |
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Date of original entry: 3/6/10
Date last revised: 21/7/10 |
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Mind (National Association for Mental Health)
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'Arts therapies’ refers to the use of arts – for example, music, painting, clay work, dance, voice or drama – in a therapeutic environment with a trained therapist. This factsheet describes different types of arts therapies and the role of arts therapists in mental health. It has been written for anyone who is interested in finding out more about arts therapies. |
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Date of original entry: 2008
Date last revised: 21/7/10 |
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Mind (National Association for Mental Health)
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Life is full of ups and downs. So the BBC has created Headroom, a campaign to encourage you to look after your mental wellbeing. We'll help you cope with the everyday stresses and strains of life and provide a safe place to start finding answers to more complex problems. |
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Click here for the website. |
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BBC Health
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Feeling down... unable to cope? Beating The Blues - cognitive behavioural therapy - helping you to get better and stay better
The symptoms of anxiety and depression vary from person to person. Often symptoms occur with thoughts or images of being out of control, overwhelmed, embarrassed, in danger or unable to cope. Depression and anxiety are extremely common. In fact one in every five people is affected at some time in their lives. They often go hand in hand but they can occur alone too. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) has been used successfully for many years. Rather than focusing on what has happened in your past, CBT helps you focus on what is happening in your life here and now. Results are quick and effective if people work through the programme and carry out weekly projects in between sessions. |
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Available free through the NHS - Easy to use and completely confidential - take control of your own health - feel better in just a few weeks - can be used with or without medication - accessible when and where you choose - now available through the internet - 8 x 50 minute sessions - track your own progress - progress at your own pace - work on problems specific to you - identify your own realistic goals - learn from the experience of others.
For more information speak to your GP or other local healthcare services |
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NHS West Sussex (West Sussex Primary Care Trust)
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West Sussex Countywide |
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| Books on Prescription is a scheme where you can borrow a self-help book from the library. Your GP or Mental Health Professional will recommend the book(s) to suit your individual needs.Topics covered include: anger; anxiety; assertiveness; bereavement; brain injury; chronic fatigue; depression; eating disorders; money; obsessive compulsive disorder; panic; relationships; self-esteem; stress; and worry. Can books really help? Yes they can. These books use the principles of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). They contain practical suggestions for lifestyle changes to help you feel better. You can take charge of your own wellbeing by doing something for yourself. |
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How do I get a book on prescription?
Ask your GP or Mental Health Professional to recommend the best book for you. They write a prescription for the book(s). Take the prescription to any library in West Sussex. Library staff will help you find the book or order it for you. There is no charge for this service - it is free. If you are not a member of the library, you can join using the prescription - it is free to join. The loan period for the book is three weeks but you may be able to extend this if the book is not required by another person. All details and book loan information are treated as confidential. Staff will treat all requests with discretion and respect.
How do I use the book?
Choose a time when you won’t be interrupted and can concentrate. Work through the book at your own speed.
What happens if I need further help?
If you have questions or anything puzzles you, write this down or talk to someone you can trust. This can help you work through the difficulties. If the book is not helpful, you can try another book or a different approach but do seek advice from your GP or mental health professional.
Please contact the West Sussex County Council Library Service on 01903 704818 if you have difficulty obtaining the books.
The full booklist, with summaries, is available online at the West Sussex Council Library website - click here to view it. |
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West Sussex County Council
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West Sussex Countywide |
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Depression Alliance supports a national network of self-help groups across England which all welcome new members. Self-help groups provide a forum where people who are affected by depression can meet to share experiences and coping strategies with others in similar situations. Groups aim to provide mutual support and understanding in a non-judgemental, confidential environment. Meetings are not the same as therapy (although they do have a therapeutic value), but many people find that they gain much from the acceptance and understanding of fellow members.
Please note: There are no Depression Alliance self-help groups based in West Sussex. The nearest one to most of the county takes place in Hove, details of which you will find below. |
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This group meets every 3rd Wednesday of the month at The Priory Hospital, 14-18 New Church Road, Hove, BN3 4FH, from 7.30pm to 9.00pm. For more details please call Justin on 07977 048416, or click here to send an email. |
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Depression Alliance
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Local Services |
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West Sussex Borders |
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See detail |
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First steps to mental wellbeing in Brighton & Hove is a resource providing information on a range of mental health and emotional issues to the public and health and social care workers in Brighton & Hove. Our aim is to help those
experiencing mental health and emotional difficulties by providing effective self-help booklets. Links to recommended websites provide access to further reading material, local services and the local Mind directory. All links to information and booklets have been selected by NHS health and information professionals in Brighton & Hove and are available in hard copy. |
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Click here to view the website |
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Brighton & Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust
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General Information |
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Regional |
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This guide explains how food and nutrition can significantly affect your mental and emotional health. It explains which food can cause problems, which foods can help, why and how to change your diet for the better, and where to get help and advice. |
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Date of original entry: 2008
Date last revised: 21/7/10 |
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Mind (National Association for Mental Health)
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General Information |
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National |
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N/A |
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This booklet is aimed at anyone who wants to know how to cut down their stress levels. It explains when and how stress can be bad for you, and describes the signs to watch out for. It also provides helpful strategies for dealing with stress, and tells you where to go for further help. |
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Date of original entry: 2008
Date last revised: 21/7/10 |
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Mind (National Association for Mental Health)
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General Information |
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National |
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N/A |
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Physical activity can boost mental wellbeing and change your outlook on life. It can help people with anxiety and depression, and might even prevent such problems from developing in the first place. This booklet provides practical advice about ways of building more activity into your life, and identifies ways to help you stick to a more active lifestyle. It's not designed to give detailed information about individual activities. |
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Date of original entry: 2008
Date last revised: 21/7/10 |
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Mind (National Association for Mental Health)
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General Information |
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National |
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Learning how to relax improves day-to-day living, and can be a valuable tool for coping with stress of any kind. This booklet explores why people have problems trying to relax and how to resolve them. It explains how to introduce more relaxation into your everyday life, and how to take it further. It is not designed to go into specific deep relaxation techniques. |
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Date of original entry: 2008
Date last revised: 21/7/10 |
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Mind (National Association for Mental Health)
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This booklet is a practical guide to things that people can do to explore and express their spirituality, whatever that may be. It also looks at spirituality in relation to mental wellbeing, and highlights the benefits, as well as the possble pitfalls, which it might bring. |
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Date of original entry: 2008
Date last revised: 21/7/10 |
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Mind (National Association for Mental Health)
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| Healthtalkonline, an award-winning charity website, lets you share in other people's experiences of health and illness. This information is based on qualitative research into patient experiences led by experts at the University of Oxford. Mental health problems are very common. We have interviewed a wide range of people with personal experience of mental health conditions, so that you can share in their stories. |
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DIPEx
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General Information |
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| The sociable way to improve your health - Walking is a great form of exercise. It can be incorporated easily into everyday life, regardless of how fit or how old you are. Walking is especially important for those with specific health problems or with very limited fitness. It can also play a major role in helping maintain a good level of fitness and keeping illness at bay. What’s more, it’s free. The walks programmes provide you with the opportunity to undertake regular walking in a relaxed, friendly environment and, at the same time, explore the lovely towns, villages and countryside throughout Horsham District. Walks take place throughout the District and on different days of the week. You can download the current programme for free from our webpage or subscribe to be sent printed copies for a small fee. |
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Horsham District Council
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Local Services |
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Horsham |
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Park North, North Street, Horsham, RH12 1RL |
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Assertiveness isn't about being aggressive, or always getting your own way. It's about standing up for yourself, constructively. This booklet explains what it means to assert yourself, and how you can learn to do it. |
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Date of original entry: 2008
Date last revised: 28/7/10 |
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Mind (National Association for Mental Health)
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General Information |
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National |
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This booklet looks at the nature of sleep, the causes of insomnia and other sleep problems, and describes the self-help approaches and professional help available. |
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Date of original entry: 2008
Date last revised: 28/7/10 |
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Mind (National Association for Mental Health)
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General Information |
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National |
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This booklet explains what keeps people mentally well, why some people may be more prone to mental distress, and what you can do to promote your mental wellbeing. It also tells you how to support someone else in distress. |
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Date of original entry: 2008
Date last revised: 28/7/10 |
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Mind (National Association for Mental Health)
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General Information |
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National |
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This booklet is for anyone who wants to help themselves or others to deal with the feelings and experiences that undermine them. It explains how to recognise the problem, and what you can do to improve it. |
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Date of original entry: 2008
Date last revised: 28/7/10 |
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Mind (National Association for Mental Health)
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General Information |
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National |
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N/A |
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This booklet is for people who would like to take better care of themselves. It explains how to counteract the pressures of everyday life, to deal with ill-health and to cope better in a crisis. It aims to help people to gain greater enjoyment from life. |
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Date of original entry: 2008
Date last revised: 28/7/10 |
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Mind (National Association for Mental Health)
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General Information |
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Offering individual, relationship and group counselling counselling for a variety of problems. Private and clinical referrals. Counselling can take place at a variety of locations, but home visiting is also an option. |
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Call: 01403 700023
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Institute For Reality Therapy UK
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Local Services |
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National |
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Brookbridge farm, Durbans Road, Wisborough Green, RH14 0DL |
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| CBT is a short-term talking treatment that has a highly practical approach to problem-solving. It aims to change patterns of thinking or behaviour that are behind people’s difficulties, and so change the way they feel. This booklet is for anyone interested in knowing more about CBT. It explains who and what it's for, and how to find a therapist. |
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Mind (National Association for Mental Health)
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If others don't seem to know how to help then come and be part of a MDF The BiPolar Organisation self help group. You will find a safe space for mutual support with others in similar situations to your own. Your experience counts if you are: a user; a carer; needing to be heard; feeling isolated; lacking in self-esteem and confidence; angry; unsure; needing information or advice; someone with ideas on self management or complementary treatment; not able to share your situation with friends or colleagues. Join in and gain more confidence, make new friends, get practical advice, get to know yourself better or learn to manage mood swings.
Please note: There are no MDF The Bipolar Organisation self-help groups in West Sussex. This Brighton group is the nearest to most of West Sussex, though there are also groups in Dorking and Guildford (Surrey) and in London. Call 08456 340 540 for details of these groups. |
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The group meets at Brighton CMHT, 79 Buckingham Road, Brighton, BN1 3RG, every first Thursday of the month between 7.30pm and 9.30pm. Contact Margaret on 0845 434 9775 for more details. |
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MDF The Bipolar Organisation
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Local Services |
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West Sussex Borders |
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See detail |
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Wellness Recovery Action Plan™ (WRAP)
WRAP works! It has been developed by a group of people who experience mental health difficulties. These people learned that they can identify what makes them well and then use their own wellness tools to relieve difficult feelings and maintain wellness. The result has been recovery and long-term stability. Your WRAP program is designed by you in practical, day-to-day terms and holds the key to getting and staying well. It does not necessarily replace traditional treatments and can be used as a compliment to any other treatment options you have chosen. |
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www.mentalhealthrecovery.com |
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Mental Health Recovery and WRAP
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General Information |
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International |
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Wellness Recovery Action Plan™ (WRAP)
WRAP works! It has been developed by a group of people who experience mental health difficulties. These people learned that they can identify what makes them well and then use their own wellness tools to relieve difficult feelings and maintain wellness. The result has been recovery and long-term stability. Your WRAP program is designed by you in practical, day-to-day terms and holds the key to getting and staying well. It does not necessarily replace traditional treatments and can be used as a compliment to any other treatment options you have chosen. In developing your own WRAP, you’ll identify the wellness tools that will most benefit you and will learn how to use these tools when needed, every day or when you have particular feelings or experiences. WRAP will help you monitor and relieve uncomfortable and distressing feelings and behaviors and identify your best course of action. WRAP planning also includes Crisis Planning (an Advance Directive) that lets others know how you want them to respond when you cannot make decisions, take care of yourself, or keep yourself safe, and a Post Crisis plan to guide you through the often difficult time when you are healing from a crisis. |
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Follow this link to download a WRAP personal workbook which you can print out and personalise (you will need to download a pdf file reader to view this if you don't already have one installed): www.wswi.btik.com/attachments/WRAP_Personal_Workbook.pdf |
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Mental Health Recovery and WRAP
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General Information |
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International |
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| Use the Mind online shop to buy mental health and wellbeing-related books, booklets, DVDs, leaflets, postcards, posters, reports, subcribe to Open Mind magazine, videos, and much more. |
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Click here to view web page |
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Mind (National Association for Mental Health)
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General Information |
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National |
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Thinking of starting or setting up a support group or a self help group? Or do you need help in running your existing group? We've selected some of the best books to help you through the process.
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Self Help UK
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General Information |
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National |
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Tips and tricks to help you achieve a good night's sleep. |
| Details |
Click here to view leaflet
Date of original entry: 2008
Date last revised: 28/7/10 |
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Mind (National Association for Mental Health)
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General Information |
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National |
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Tips and tricks to help you deal with stress. |
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Click here to view leaflet
Date of original entry: 2008
Date last revised: 28/7/10 |
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Mind (National Association for Mental Health)
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General Information |
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National |
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