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Here are our resources which can help you on your journey to positive mental health

Personal stories

A collection of stories from staff and users of our service to help you relate to issues you might be facing.

This resource gives you an insight into bereavement and grief, with personal experience from one of our Recovery Facilitators.

One of our Peer Support Workers takes you through their personal journey with anxiety.

Exercises & self-help

Some really useful resources which can help you to understand and rectify issues.

Reading is a great way to be free from our worries by getting lost in a great story. It’s also been shown to help develop empathy, to reduce stress, to combat loneliness and even to help you sleep. Here are all the reasons why diving into a good book can improve our lives and our wellbeing!

This exercise from the Peer Support Service will help you to identify your unique strengths, and recognise how valuable you are!

If you have problems sleeping, and want to learn why having a good night’s sleep is so important, read this guide with tips for managing sleepless nights.

Meditation can be an incredibly powerful tool, where we learn to choose our thoughts. Mindfulness meditation is intentionally practising being aware of our thoughts, emotions or sensations as they show up in the present. Meditation isn’t about trying to control or quiet the mind. It is about being at ease with our mind. And, with time, we can develop the skills to notice our auto-pilot reactions to experiences and help to reduce their impact on our lives.

Thought Clouds are simple visual ways to capture thoughts and feelings. Write or draw each thought inside a cloud shape, then look for patterns or unhelpful thinking. Reflect on each thought and reframe where needed. This builds self-awareness, reduces overwhelm, and supports healthier thinking.

Use Thought Clouds during stress, journaling, therapy, or daily check-ins. Write thoughts quickly, pause, then review and gently challenge them.

Resources from the Mind website

Mind is a national mental health charity that provides advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.

They have a number of very useful resources on their website – some of which can be found below, others can be accessed on their website. Some of our favourite resources are listed below.

VIDEOS

This is our selection of YouTube videos that accompany the our courses Taking Control, The Confidence Gap and Discovering Mindfulness which are offered through our Recovery College Service.

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There are also a number of local services, national helplines, and self-help tools available. Below is a list of resources you may find helpful.

Crisis Support

Mental Health Support Services

  • Breathing Space Scotland – Free, confidential phone support
    Call 0800 83 85 87
    breathingspace.scot

  • NHS Living Life – Guided self-help
    Call 0800 328 9655

  • Trauma Counselling Line Scotland
    Call 08088 02 04 06

  • Alcohol and Substance Misuse Counselling
    Call 01738 580336

  • Rowan Consultancy – Private counselling in Perth
    rowan-consultancy.co.uk

  • Cruse Scotland – Bereavement support
    Call 0808 802 6161
    crusescotland.org.uk

Private Counselling 

Search for accredited private therapists on the following sites:

Community Support and Peer Groups

For Women:

  • RASAC Perth & Kinross – Rape & Sexual Abuse Centre
    Business Line: 01738 626290 | Helpline: 01738 630965
    Email: rasacpk@gmail.com
    rasacpk.org.uk

  • Women’s Aid – Support for women affected by domestic abuse
    Helpline: 0800 027 1234 | Support line: 01738 639043

For Men:

  • Andy’s Man Club – Peer support for men
    andysmanclub.co.uk

  • Perth Men’s Shed – Community connection for men
    Contact: Colin Hunter, 07934 909758

  • AMIS – Support for men affected by domestic abuse
    Call 03300 949 395 or email support@amis.org.uk

LGBTQ+ Support:

Online Tools, Apps and Self-Help Resources

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