Be Informed
If you want to know what you can do to look after your mental health there are lots of books and leaflets that you can read. Finding out more about mental health is also really helpful if you have just been diagnosed with a mental health problem. For example, there are books that you can read about anxiety that give you information about what anxiety is, what treatments there are and things that you can do for yourself to deal with the problem.
There are plenty of resources that can help you to understand mental health better.
Public Libraries in Manchester
Your local library has lots of information about your health and wellbeing. Every library in Manchester has a ‘Health Information Point’ which has books, leaflets and CD’s about mental health and lots of other health problems that you can borrow for free. You can also get free internet access and information about activities and groups that run in your local area. To know more and to find your local library click here
The Health Information point has books that you can read which can help you work through common problems like depression and anxiety.
Bookshops
Bookshops often have a well-being section; this includes a range of mental health books that you might find useful.
Internet
The Internet is a valuable source of information about mental health. The links below provide information, factsheets and leaflets which you can download about all kinds of problems and treatments.
Visit the MIND website
Visit The Royal College of Psychiatry website