Links to Resources Dealing With Family, Child Health, Bereavement, Mental Health Issues and General Inspirational Sites
ADHD ADHD ADD Site that exposes lies and pitfalls of Attention Deficit Disorder.
AskAlana.com A truly wonderful site that answers many important life questions. Practical, useful and transforming information on spirituality. Highly recommended.
Bereavement Counselling An online directory of UK Counsellor and Psychotherapists enabling those in distress to find a therapist close to them and appropriate for their needs. This is a free, confidential service that will hopefully encourage those in distress to seek help.
Bully Online Bully Online is the UK's leading site for tackling bullying in the workplace and schools. A fantastic resource for anyone who is seeking information on how to tackle bullying.
Child Alert Child Alert provides you with what you need to keep your children safe and well. They proivide a wide range of information and articles in addition to service and expert comment.
Children's Express Children's Express is unique in the UK - the only organisation committed to bringing news and comment by young people to an adult audience, in line with Article 12 of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. www.childrens-express.org is now the place to access young people's distinctive perspectives on the world. The heart of the site, the story library, contains over 400 articles produced by children and teenagers in the last six years and published in the local and national media.
Complete Treatment of Your Depression Depression is among the most prevalent and highly treatable disease in the whole world. If you or someone you know suffers with depression, please give this site a look. It will provide you complete treatment of depression.
Depression Alliance Depression Alliance is the leading UK charity for people affected by depression. This web site contains information about the symptoms of depression, treatments for depression, as well as Depression Alliance campaigns and local groups.
Drake Davis Foundation The Mission of the Drake Davis Foundation is to raise awareness of suicide prevention and to assist people whose lives are affected by suicide. Formed in memory of Drake Davis who committed suicide on January 4, 2006, the Foundation awards scholarships to high school seniors who exemplify outstanding leadership, character and community service.
Drugalert.org The goal of Drugalert.org is to keep consumers informed about dangerous medications and the devastating side effects which may occur. The blog, which is updated daily, keeps readers informed about new information and the latest drug facts.
DrugScope DrugScope is the UK's leading independent centre of expertise on drugs. Their aim is to inform policy development and reduce drug-related risk. They provide quality drug information, promote effective responses to drug taking, undertake research at local, national and international levels, advise on policy-making, encourage informed debate and speak for our member organisations working on the ground.
Drugwatch DrugWatch.com includes up-to-date information about prescription and over-the-counter medications and includes details about associated side effects to aid in the protection of patients and consumers. The latest drug alert at DrugWatch.com includes a birth control medication that is leading to severe depression and suicidal thoughts. Visit the Yaz Lawsuit page on DrugWatch.com for more information about the side effects of this medication.
Elemaitch Counselling A safe, non-judgmental environment where you can talk, cry, laugh, feel angry, or do something creative, to enable you to start moving forward in your life. Open to women, children and families. Among the many issues covered are families going through divorce and parenting issues, children and teenagers also dealing with divorce and family issues, and women going through pregnancy.
Emerging Earth Angels A place for validation, connection, and support for our new roles as the angels of the New Earth.
Eternally Yours Eternally Yours is a greeting card company which specialises in cards for loved ones we have lost. It is our goal to bring comfort to the countless number of people who have lost family, friends, and pets, and wish to express they still care for them. Our slogan, "Because Love Lasts Longer Than a Lifetime," reflects our idea that because someone we love has passed away we don't stop loving them, our love lasts longer than a lifetime....it lasts an eternity.
Family Onwards This site is packed with information and articles on a wide range of sensitive parenting, including divorce, domestic abuse, stepparenting, single parenting, gay and lesbian issues, special needs' children and much more. The site is owned by Jill Curtis, a senior psychotherapist based in London. Jill is also the author of a range of books on various family issues.
Fire the Grid Fire the Grid is all about waking humanity up so that we become conscious individual cells of light. Each cell of light radiates not only in itself, but for others as well. Fire the Grid III was about raising your own frequency, finding that moment of joy and giving gratitude, As each of our fields lit up, we plugged into the grid and tapped into the energy system of the planet, essentially raising our hands and saying "I'm here". My beings have told me conclusively that they can see us now and that there are enough of us.
Friends at Rest Friends at Rest hopes to bring some comfort to the bereaved families by offering them a place to visit their loved ones. We also raise money for Help For Heroes, an armed forces charity.
Gay Dads UK The UK's first and largest site for gay dads in the UK. A place for help and support.
Gonetoosoon An online memorial website. Create an everlasting tribute to someone close to you whom you have lost. GoneTooSoon provides an easy to use, free service that allows you to create and maintain a memorial, where family and friends can pay their tributes, thereby keeping the loved one's memory alive.
Lady JJ's Awards and Design This site is owned by Jazmin who offers six pages of awards to win, plus graphics that you can use for your own awards or website. Jazmin's site also contains stories about her battle with CFIDS, Childhood Sexual abuse and Panic Disorder.
Lifeline This site offers information and help to victims of child abuse, incest and domestic violence. This is a place of peace, safety and beauty. A sanctuary where we can share our pain and sorrow, our joys and hopes without fear of ridicule or reprisals.
Medical Malpractice Help Medical Malpractice Help.com provides information on all aspects of malpractice and medical neglect for both patients and caregivers. Most people only have a basic understanding of what medical malpractice actually is and we would like to clear up the confusion.
Memory-of.com: Memory-of.com helps thousands of families create an everlasting memorial and provides a place to cherish and share a loved one’s life through photographs, poems, music, video and heartfelt reflections. We provide a place for families to come together and show their support for one another. An example of a memorial site can be found at www.cayleecepero.memory-of.com.
Mental Health and Psychology Directory PsychNet-UK is an independent private web site, which was conceived and developed for the benefit of mental health professionals or those interested in mental health practices.
Mental Help Net Mental Help Net seeks to advance the state of online mental health communications. Mental Help Net is the most comprehensive source of online mental health information, news and resources.
Mental Magazine The purpose of mental magazine is to campaign for good health and social care. The site and discussion group was created by Rosemary Moore whose mother tragically died in a mental hospital 18 years ago. Rosemary believes that shortcomings in the mental health services that led to her mother's death. The increasing amount of self-harm, suicide and violent incidents are dealt with either by indifference or damage limitation exercises.
Mesothelioma Prognosis A great resource that covers all aspects of the ‘blanketing’ disease, including causes, diagnosis and prognosis.
Mothers of Survivors This site was created by a mother whose 9-year-old daughter was sexually abused by her uncle. Its aim is to provide a supportive commnity for other parents whose children have suffered sexual abuse.
My Life and Yours This site was created by Krystle, aged 18 from Quebec, Canada. Krystle has been battling depression her whole life and for the past four years has also been battling against suicidal feelings and self-harm. Krystle has created this site to let others know that they are not alone.
OCD Action OCD Action is the national charity for people with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and the related disorders such as Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) and Trichotillomania. OCD Action exists to provide information, advice and support for people with the above mentioned disorders and their family, friends and carers, as well as interested professionals.
on divorce By bringing together people with similar experiences, ondivorce has become an important source of friendly support and a means of easily accessing information and experts.
Pathways For Living "Down-home is where the heart is, where love is, and ultimately where God is." Helping people discover, develop, and successfully market their God-given creativity and talents. List your family friendly site here for free.
personal life coaching for unlocking life's unlimited possibilities at work and home.
Relationship Counselling & Christian Guidance Humaneed: marriage, relationship and family counselling and guidance service based in Melbourne, Victoria. We improve relationships by resolving marriage issues like communication and intimacy or affairs.
Safe Concerts Safe Concerts is a wonderful site that intends to put crowd safety firmly at the heart of the agenda. It is an agenda that seeks greater recognition and understanding of the fact that the public have a right to be entertained in safety, further it is an agenda that insists that people have the right to clear concise safety information at each and every event they attend. It will also call for 'festival seating' (that's standing room to you and I ) to be better managed and crowd numbers at these events reduced to safer, more comfortable and manageable numbers.
Second Wind Fund SWF offers actual treatment services to at-risk youth. SWF has built an innovative program to urgently match an at-risk youth, who may be displaying suicidal tendencies, with a therapist in their neighborhood. There is no red tape, no delays while insurance gets approved and complete anonymity. If the referred teen does not have insurance or the means to pay for the necessary mental health treatment, the care is paid for by SWF.
Shirley Cheng's Personal Site Shirley Cheng is a truly amazing woman. She is a blind and physically disabled 22-year-old author and poet. By the age of 20 she had published three books. Shirley has an immense passion for life and is full of life and vigour. Despite her severe disabilities, Shirley has striven to overcome overwhelming obstacles. Read her incredible story.
Songs of Healing Singer-Songwriter Carol Baum from Dell Rapids, South Dakota has released her first CD entitled, "Beside Still Waters - My Journey Toward Healing". Carol's son took his own life in 1999. Carol says, "I have always known the power music has on the healing of the soul". It is Carol's hope that her music might help others in their journey toward healing after loss.
Soul Paradigms: Child Loss Bereavement Coaching by Angela Hickman. As I will connect to your child during our session, telling you things they are showing me and passing on words from them, you will not necessarily need to have a concrete belief that our souls live on, but you will need an open mind. For those with no previous spiritual awareness, to suddenly receive something that only they knew about their child, it can be very shocking. I use my skills to connect with spirit as a part of my coaching because it is the most profound and effective process I have come across.
Special Needs Kids The owner of this site is the proud parent of an 11 year old special needs' child whom has cerebral palsy. The purpose of this site was to create a place where one could go to get information, support and feed-back from others in similar life situations whom also have special needs kids.
Step Family Matters This site provides parents with the resources, tools and support they need to build a successful relationship with their step children.
Tender Memories For whatever reason, it may be difficult for you to visit and tend to the final resting places of loved ones. Tender Memories is a family-run service designed to make sure that the grave is tidied, cleaned and maintained, with fresh flowers added throughout the year at your request and on special anniversaries.
Text Messaging Harassment and Cyberbullying Resources: Cyberbullying is when one person is bothered or harassed by another person through a form of technology. It can be through a phone, text message, or the Internet. Cyberbullying has been on the rise in the recent years as technology has advanced. This site lists useful resources to help tackle cyberbullying.
The Mental Health Foundation This site is the biggest, most comprehensive website on mental health in the UK. The site is run by the Mental Health Foundation, the leading UK charity working in mental health and learning disabilities. Here you will find the latest news and events on mental health issues, as well as information on problems, treatments and strategies for living with mental distress.
The National Autistic Society In 1962 a group of parents in the United Kingdom, frustrated with the lack of provision and support for children with autism and their carers, and whose children had been labelled 'uneducatable' came together and formed The Society for Autistic Children which later became The National Autistic Society (NAS). Their aim was to encourage a better understanding of autism and to pioneer specialist services for people with autism and those who care for them.
What doesn't kill us The author of this book is a suicide attempt survivor and preventing suicides has become her life's work. In her book she chronicles her battle with anxiety.
Wing of Madness Wing of Madness Inc. is a non-profit organisation dedicated to disseminating information about depression to consumers. The site has evolved into a community including a message board and other community features and was the first site on the Web to talk about children and depression.
