Mindfulness

Provides information on mindfulness, how to practise it and how it can help with mental health problems.

Useful contacts for mindfulness

Mind's helplines provide information and support by phone and email.
Local Minds offer face-to-face services across England and Wales. These services include talking therapies, peer support and advocacy.
Side by Side is our supportive online community for anyone experiencing a mental health problem.

breathworks-mindfulness.org.uk
Provides mindfulness courses and resources to help with long-term conditions, including pain and stress.

bamba.org.uk
Network for mindfulness-based teacher training organisations. Includes a searchable list of mindfulness teachers.

buddhanet.net
Information about Buddhism, including a directory of local groups.

mbct.co.uk
Information about mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) including online resources.

nhs.uk/service-search (England)
111.wales.nhs.uk/localservices (Wales)
Searchable database of NHS services.

oxfordmindfulness.org
Information and research about mindfulness, including mindfulness sessions and training for mindfulness teachers.

reading-well.org.uk
A series of self-help books to help you understand and manage your health and wellbeing.

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