Relaxation

Tips and exercises to help you relax.

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Mind's services

Helplines – our Infolines provide information and support by phone, email and text.
Local Minds – provide face-to-face services, such as talking therapies, peer support and advocacy, across England and Wales.
Elefriends – our supportive online community for anyone experiencing a mental health problem.

Other organisations

Be Mindful

bemindful.co.uk
Information about mindfulness, including details of courses and teachers.

International Stress Management Association

isma.org.uk
Information about stress, including details of practitioners who may be able to help you.

Mental Health Foundation

mentalhealth.org.uk
Provides information about mental health problems, including personal stories, podcasts and videos.

Mind Tools

mindtools.com
Tips and articles on personal effectiveness, management and leadership.

NHS UK

nhs.uk
Information about health problems and treatments, including details of local NHS services in England.

No Panic

0844 967 4848
nopanic.org.uk
Provides a helpline, step-by-step programmes, and support for people with anxiety disorders.

Stressbusting

stressbusting.co.uk
Information about stress, including causes, treatments and coping techniques.

Stress Management Society

stress.org.uk
Information about stress and tips on how to cope.

UEL Refugee Mental Health and Wellbeing Portal

uel.ac.uk
University of East London free resource. Includes relaxation exercises in languages including English, French, Arabic, Urdu and Farsi.

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