Antidepressants

Explains what antidepressants are, how they work, possible side effects and information about withdrawal.

Useful contacts

Mind's services

Helplines – get information and support by phone and email
Side by Side – join our supportive online community
Mind's app library – browse our collection of trusted wellbeing apps to download for everyday support
Local Minds – explore our in-person services across England and Wales

Other organisations

Anxiety UK

03444 775 774 (automated helpline)
anxietyuk.org.uk
Advice and support for people living with anxiety. Some services are only available through a paid membership. And some charge a fee.

Beat

0808 801 0677 (England)
0808 801 0433 (Wales)
beateatingdisorders.org.uk
Offers information and advice on eating disorders, and runs a supportive online community. Also provides a directory of support services at HelpFinder.

British National Formulary (BNF)

bnf.org
Publication listing recommendations for the use of medications and medical treatments in the UK. Information about specific medications, including their recommended use, side effects and safety guidance, is available at bnf.nice.org.uk.

Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)

0800 58 58 58
thecalmzone.net
For anyone over 18 affected by suicide or suicidal thoughts. Open 5pm to midnight, every day. Helpline, online chat and WhatsApp chat.

Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA)

mhra.gov.uk
Regulates medicines in the UK and runs the Yellow Card scheme for reporting side effects.

Royal College of Psychiatrists

rcpsych.ac.uk
Professional body for psychiatrists. Includes information about mental health problems and treatments.

Samaritans

116 123 (freephone)
samaritans.org
For anyone who needs to talk. Open all the time, any time of day, 365 days a year. They also have a Welsh language line: 0808 164 0123 (open 7pm to 11pm every day). You can visit some Samaritans branches in person.

Triumph Over Phobia (TOP UK)

topuk.org
Self-help therapy groups and support for OCD, phobias and related anxiety disorders.

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