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National Organisations
Active Devon is your local physical activity and sports partnership. We aim to provide the single source of activity information for players, organizers, supporters and media. We work in partnership with local authorities to increase participation in sport and activity.
Depression Alliance is the leading UK charity for people affected by depression. We work to relieve this treatable condition by providing information, support and understanding. We also campaign to raise awareness amongst the general public about the realities of depression. We produce a series of booklets and leaflets about various aspects of depression and co-ordinate a national network of volunteer-led self-help groups, although unfortunately we currently do not have any in Devon. For more information, please see our website www.depressionalliance.org.
Devon Docs - this website has information on what to do if you need treatment, surgery contact details and lots of information for patients

www.recoverydevon.co.uk - this site contains lots of information on mental health recovery and is aimed at the secondary mental heatlh sector, however, sections are relevant and useful to the primary care sector.
SANE is a national mental health charity which aims to raise awareness of mental illness and campaign to improve services and initiate and fund research into the causes of serious mental illness through its research centre. Information and emotional support is also provided to anyone affected by mental illness via the helpline, SANEline and by email, via SANEmail.How to Access

0845 767 8000 1pm – 11pm EVERYDAY
(Calls charged at local rate.)
sanemail@sane.org.uk
www.sane.org.uk

1ST Floor Cityside House
40 Adler Street
London
E1 1EE

www.theredpoppycompany.co.uk - The Red Poppy Company offers a unique and effective range of trauma management services specifically aimed at organisations. It is the only company in the UK set up to provide other companies with access to specialist trauma treatment services.

The Red Poppy Company only takes referrals from organisations, they do not take self-referrals.

BBC - Headroom
The BBC has created Headroom, a campaign to encourage you to look after your mental wellbeing. There is lots of information to help you look after yourself and improve your wellbeing.
Local Links

Links further afield
Wirral Mind

Supporting people on Wirral who experience emotional difficulties and distresses in their lives.
   

Other Links
www.5aday.nhs.uk Fruit and vegetables can help keep your body fitter, healthier and happier. Visit the 5 a day website for suggestions and ideas to help you eat 5 a day
www.bda.uk.com British Dietetics Association has information about current research on healthy eating.
www.eatwell.gov.uk eatwell is the Food Standards Agency's consumer advice and information site.
It is packed with reliable and practical advice about healthy eating, understanding food labels and how what we eat can affect our health.
The aim of the site is to help you make healthier choices, whether you are choosing what to eat or shopping for food.
www.openheartsopenminds.org.uk/ Open Hearts Open Minds is an e-news and website service providing an essential and growing selection of resources with the latest on how social exclusion affects peoples lives and ideas on how to tackle the causes behind it. With a completely fresh approach to the issues, it helps you find new ways to make a difference for people experiencing isolation and disadvantage.
The network was formed in 2007. Its aim is to bring together expertise, experience and ideas on smoking related initiatives in mental healthcare settings. Whether you're interested in quit-smoking support, or smoke free policy, this network is for you.

 

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