Readable and well-researched information for the public.

Books

The Young Mind: an essential guide for parents, teachers and young adults.  Order your discount copy from us - 20% off

• The Mind: A User's Guide - essential reading for anyone with an interest in mental health.

Web information

• How can I see a psychiatrist?

• A Checklist for Psychiatrists: working in partnership with service users and carers: aide memoire for psychiatrists when meeting carers

• Antidepressants
• Antipsychotic medication
• Complementary and Alternative Medicines 1. (Nutritional and herbal remedies)
• Complementary and Alternative Medicines 2. (Physical treatments such as acupuncture & yoga)
• Depot Medication
• Drug Treatments of Alzheimer's disease
• Electro Convulsive Therapy (ECT)
• Exercise and Mental Health
• Medications for Mania
• Patients and antidepressants
• Psychotherapy
• Spirituality and Mental Health 
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
• Types of therapy and treatments

Reading about self-help

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Anxiety Disorders

Materials in Other Languages

 (Chinese)

• Depot medication, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Psychotherapy and Tranquillisers.

En Français (French)

• Les Antidépresseurs
• La Thérapie Cognitivo-Comportementale (TCC)

• What to expect of your psychiatrist in the UK
• Professionals involved in the care of people with mental health problems : a glossary of terms
• Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists : How can they help?
• Community Mental Health Team

Other resources for Carers

• Partners in Care : A joint campaign between the Royal College of Psychiatrists and the Princess Royal Trust for Carers