Apps and online communities

Side by Side – is Mind’s online community where you can feel at home talking about your mental health and connect with others who understand what you’re going through.

Stress and anxiety Companion app helps you handle stress and anxiety on-the-go. Using breathing exercises, relaxing music and games designed to calm the mind.

Togetherall – is a safe online community to support your mental health, 24/7.

Worry Tree app – aims to help you take control of worry wherever you are.

Helpful resources

Book of Cope – an illustrative guide of coping strategies to support in difficult and stressful times

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust guide – explore the bookcase to find the stress leaflet

Mind – What is stress?

Moodjuice self-help guide to stress

NHS.uk – stress

Reading Well Books on Prescription