Patient Advice and Signposting
There are many resources you can use to help you with your mental health diagnosis. We’ve collated information on a range of resources and services for you - take a look below to find out more.
Your clinician may have advised you on which specific resources they believe would be most beneficial for you—all the information you need can be found below.
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Services
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Sometimes, you just need to have a chat with someone. NHS Herefordshire & Worcestershier Talking Therapies is a free self-referral service where you can talk to a member of the team trained and experienced in supporting people through common mental health issues, such as stress, anxiety or low mood.
For self referral, click here
For urgent help, click here
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You can call the Worcestershire Crisis Team on 0808 196 9127
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Cranstoun can provide you with the help and support you need to battle your drug and alcohol problems, and enable you to improve and rebuild your life after managing addiction.
You can self-refer to Cranstoun by completing a self-referral form, found by clicking here.
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The NHS website provides a wide range of advice for both drug and alcohol concerns, including other services you can self-refer into for specific worries.
For alcohol support, click here
For drug addiction support, click here
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You may find it beneficial to join an ADHD support group to help you manage with your new diagnosis. Support groups allow you to discuss your feelings and concerns with others who may also have similar experiences, as well as speaking to experts who can provide advice and guidance.
To visit the ADHD UK website, click here
To visit the Adult ADHD websitie, click here
Websites
Take a look at the websites linked below, which provide a host of information on autism, ADHD and neurodivergence in general.
Books
Taking Charge of Adult DHD
Dr Russell Barkley shares his thoughts and insights into the challenges that ADHD poses in adults, and provides science-based strategies to help adults with ADHD achieve their goals, improve focus and much more.
The Adult ADHD Toolkit
J. Russell Ramsay & Anthony L. Rostain show us how using CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy) can help adults cope with ADHD.
Dirty Laundry
From the creators of the Late Bloomers podcast, Dirty Laundry is a guide to getting rid of the shame of having ADHD and learning to live life to the fullest. The book also contains tips for family and friends of people with ADHD to help them navigate interacting with people with ADHD.
Podcasts
Some people prefer to listen to podcasts instead of reading pages of information, so we’ve also collated some useful podcasts for you to check out.
All Aboard ADHD
This podcast is great for parents and carers looking after children with ADHD. If you’re looking for guidance on navigating caring for a child with ADHD, including topics such as medication, give this podcast a listen.
Late Bloomers Podcast
The Late Bloomers Podcast, hosted by Rich and Rox Pink, covers a wide range of topics including all things mental health, addiction, debt and more. Rich and Rox talk about their experiences throughout their life and how to turn bad situations around.
The Hidden 20%
The Hidden 20% is a UK charity and podcast hosted by Ben Branson, who learned after 39 years that he has autism and ADHD. Ben uses his platform to talk about neurodivergence as a whole, breaking the silence on mental health conditions.