Useful Information

Below is an alphabetical list of useful links for a range of topics.

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Abortion

www.fpa.org.uk/Professionals/Factsheets/Abortion – This website provides lots of facts about abortion.
www.nhs.uk/.../Pages/Introduction.aspx?url=Pages/what-is-it.aspx – Information from the NHS about abortion.
www.bpas.org/abortions/about.html – Information about abortion treatment options, how it affects women, and the law.

Abuse and Assault

www.survive-northyorks.org.uk – Survive is an organisation based in York for survivors of childhood sexual abuse. The support they offer can take a variety of forms, depending on the needs of each person contacting them, including information and support, self-help groups or one-to-one meetings.
www.womensaid.org.uk – Information, support and advice on domestic violence
www.hiddenhurt.co.uk – Information about domestic violence.

Academic

www.york.ac.uk/graduatestudy – Information about graduate study at York.
www.york.ac.uk/lfa – Information about the Languages for All programs.
www.york.ac.uk/services/careers – The careers service website.
www.york.ac.uk/admin/gso – Contact details for staff in the Graduate Schools office.
www.york.ac.uk/international – The international office.
www.intute.ac.uk – A website including resources for education and research.
www.bids.ac.uk – A website providing bibliographic services for higher education, including links to journals.
www.york.gov.uk/libraries – The website for the council libraries in York.
www.york.ac.uk/library – The university library website.

Accommodation

www.shelter.org.uk – Shelter gives out information and advice on a variety of housing issues, such as homelessness, renting and leasing, repairs and bad conditions, eviction, repossession and paying for a home.
www.homelessuk.org – Homeless UK has information on over 8,000 services that can help homeless people and those at risk of homelessness. It includes hostels, day centres and other advice and support services.
www.direct.gov.uk/tenancydeposit – This website provides information about tenancy deposit protection.

Alcohol

www.yaas.info – York Alcohol Advice Service provides a comprehensive range of services to address problems related to alcohol use. The website contains information leaflets about alcohol and its affects.
http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/alcohol-misuse/Pages/Introduction.aspx – Information from the NHS about alcohol misuse.
www.talktofrank.com/drugs.aspx?id=166 – General information about alcohol.

Anger Management

www.apa.org/topics/anger/control.aspx – Information on understanding anger and dealing with it.
http://hcd2.bupa.co.uk/fact_sheets/html/managing_anger.html – Information on understanding anger and dealing with it.

Benefits

www.direct.gov.uk/en/.../BenefitsTaxCreditsAndOtherSupport/index.htm – Information about benefits from the government.
www.adviceguide.org.uk/index/life/benefits.htm – A variety of information about benefits.

Bereavement

www.rcpsych.ac.uk/mentalhealthinformation/.../bereavement.aspx – Information about bereavement.
www.bereavementadvice.org – Information and advice on various aspects of bereavement.

Bipolar disorder

www.nimh.nih.gov/health/.../bipolar-disorder/complete-index.shtml – A guide to bipolar disorder, including the symptoms and causes.
www.mind.org.uk/help/.../bipolar_disorder_manic_depression – Information on all aspects of the disorder.
www.mdf.org.uk – Information from the Bipolar Association about the disorder, and self-help groups.

Carers

www.direct.gov.uk/en/caringforsomeone/index.htm – Information for carers on all aspects of caring
www.carers.org – Information, advice, discussion and support for carers.
www.carersinformation.org.uk – Documents, links and other resources to support informal carers.

Chlamydia

www.netdoctor.co.uk/diseases/facts/chlamydia.htm – Information on chlamydia and its symptoms and treatments.
www.bbc.co.uk/relationships/sex_and_sexual_health/stis_chlam.shtml – General information about chlamydia.
www.fpa.org.uk/Information/Readourinformationbooklets/chlamydia – General information about chlamydia.

Contraception

www.fpa.org.uk/Professionals/Factsheets/Contraceptionpastpresentfuture – Information leaflets on all types of contraception.
www.netdoctor.co.uk/sex_relationships/facts/contraception_which.htm – Information on all types of contraception.
www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/articles/article.aspx?articleid=553 – Information from the NHS about contraception.

Counselling

www.yorkmind.org.uk/ – Information about the services that York Mind provide.
www.mesmac.co.uk/counselling/index.html – Information about a service offering Gay affirmative counselling in North and West Yorkshire.
www.counselling-directory.org.uk/ – A database of counsellors.
www.york.ac.uk/admin/scs – Information about the university counselling service.

Depression

www.depressionalliance.org/docs/help/help.html – Information about depression and treatments.
www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/articles/article.aspx?articleID=127 – Detailed information on all aspects of the disorder.
www.mind.org.uk/help/diagnoses_and_conditions/depression – Information on understanding depression.
www.bbc.co.uk/health/.../disorders_depression.shtml – Information about depression, it’s symptoms, and support at treatment that’s available.

Disabilities

www.york.ac.uk/admin/disability – The university's advice and support service for students.
www.skill.org.uk – Skill is a national charity promoting opportunities for young people and adults with any kind of impairment in post-16 education, training and employment.
www.equalityhumanrights.com – The Equality and Human Rights Commission offers advice and information about people's rights in a range of areas, including education, employment, health and independent living.
www.dyslexiaaction.org.uk – Information about dyslexia by a national charity that provides services and support for people with dyslexia.
www.rnib.org.uk – Information from the Royal National Institute of the Blind, for the blind and partially sighted.
www.rnid.org.uk – Information and resources for deaf and hard of hearing people, their families, friends and employers, provided by the Royal National Institute of the Deaf.
www.abilitynet.co.uk – This is a national charity helping disabled adults and children use computers and the internet by adapting and adjusting their technology.

Discrimination

www.adviceguide.org.uk/index/your_rights/discrimination.htm – Information from the Citizens Advice Bureau about discrimination.
www.equalities.gov.uk – The Government Equalities Office

Drugs and Solvents

www.talktofrank.com – Information, support and advice on all types of drugs.
www.re-solv.org – Information on solvent and substance misuse.
www.cri.org.uk – CRI is a national provider of support, treatment and rehabilitation programmes for those whose lives are blighted by substance misuse, crime and lack of opportunity.

Eating Disorders

www.b-eat.co.uk – Information, advice and support from the Eating Disorders Association.
www.bbc.co.uk/.../mental_health/mind_eatingdisorders.shtml – Information and advice on different eating disorders.
hcd2.bupa.co.uk/fact_sheets/html/anorexia.html – Information on all aspects of anorexia nervosa.
www.bbc.co.uk/.../mind_eatingdisorders.shtml#bulimia_nervosa – Information about bulimia nervosa.
www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/articles/article.aspx?articleid=265 – Information from the NHS about obesity.
www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/articles/article.aspx?articleid=539 – Information from the NHS on all aspects of binge eating.

Exams

www.mind.org.uk/help/diagnoses_and_conditions/exam_stress – Information and advice on coping with exams.
www.supportline.org.uk/problems/examstress.php – Information on how to cope with exam stress.

Gambling

www.gamcare.org.uk – Information and advice on dealing with a gambling addiction.
www.gamblingtherapy.org.uk – Online advice on coping with a gambling addiction.
www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk – Information on gambling addictions and where to get help.

General Mental Health

www.samaritans.org.uk – How to get in touch with the Samaritans.
www.mind.org.uk/help/information_and_advice – Information factsheets on all aspects of mental health.
www.babcp.com – Online leaflets about various behavioural and cognitive disorders.

General Sexual Health

www.tht.org.uk – General sexual health information.
www.fpa.org.uk/Information/Factsheets – Information leaflets on all aspects of sexual health.
www.bbc.co.uk/health/physical_health/sexual_health/ – General sexual health information.
www.29castlegate.org/sexual-health/index.html – Information about the sexual health services that Castlegate Young People’s Centre provides.

Health – Illnesses

www.medinfo.co.uk – Information on a variety of different medical conditions.
www.accu-chek.co.uk/gb/basics/whatisdiabetes.html – Information about diabetes.
www.epilepsy.org.uk/info/whatisepilepsy.html – Information about epilepsy
www.meningitis.org – Information about meningitis and septicaemia.
www.cancerresearchuk.org – Information on all types of cancer, and treatments available.

Health Services

www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk – Information and advice on a variety of health issues.
www.medinfo.co.uk – Information on a variety of different medical conditions.
www.drpriceandpartners.co.uk – The website for the University Health Centre.

Healthy Eating

www.nhs.uk/.../Introduction.aspx?url=Pages/What-is-it.aspx – Information from the NHS about diet and healthy eating.
www.direct.gov.uk/en/healthandwellbeing/healthyliving/ – Information on healthy eating.

HIV/AIDS

www.northyorkshireaidsaction.co.uk/ – Information, support and advice on HIV.
www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/articles/article.aspx?articleid=196 – General information on the NHS on HIV and AIDS, including symptoms and treatments.
www.bbc.co.uk/health/physical_health/sexual_health/hiv1.shtml – General Information about HIV and AIDS.

Money

www.thesite.org.uk/homelawandmoney/money/studentmoney – Information for students on various money issues.
www.direct.gov.uk/en/moneytaxandbenefits/.../dg_10023176 – Information on how to budget.
www.slc.co.uk – The Student Loan Company's website, which includes information on student finance and getting a student loan.
www.direct.gov.uk/en/educationandlearning/.../index.htm – Information and advice on student finance and how to apply for a student loan.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

www.ocdaction.org.uk – Information, advice and support for people with OCD.
www.ocduk.org – Information about OCD and its treatments.
www.nimh.nih.gov/.../obsessive-compulsive-disorder-ocd/index.shtml – Information about OCD, its symptoms and treatments.

Panic Attacks

www.mind.org.uk/help/diagnoses_and_conditions/panic_attacks – A guide to panic attacks, the causes and treatments.
www.nomorepanic.co.uk/nmpcms.php?nmppage=panicattack – Information on panic attacks and how to cope with them.

Parenting

www.onespace.org.uk – Information and advice for single parents.
www.bbc.co.uk/parenting – Information on all aspects of parenting.

Personal Safety

www.victimsupport.org.uk – The website for the National charity that helps people affected by crime. They provide free, confidential support.
www.crimestoppers-uk.org/solving/preventingcrime/personalsafety – Information on all aspects of staying safe.

Phobias

www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/articles/article.aspx?articleid=284 – Information from the NHS on all aspects of phobias.
www.mind.org.uk/help/diagnoses_and_conditions/phobias – A guide to phobias.

Pregnancy and Family Planning

news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/4121411.stm – A timeline of all stages of pregnancy.
www.netdoctor.co.uk/womenshealth/pregnancy/index.shtml – General information on all aspects of pregnancy.
www.bbc.co.uk/health/.../index.shtml – General information on all aspects of pregnancy.
www.fpa.org.uk/Helpandadvice/Planningapregnancy – General information on natural family planning.
http://www.nhs.uk/chq/pages/839.aspx?categoryid=118&subcategoryid=124 – Information from the NHS about services that family planning clinics offer.
www.nhs.uk/conditions/natural-family-planning/Pages/Introduction.aspx – Information from the NHS about natural family planning.

Relationships

www.bbc.co.uk/relationships – Information on all aspects of relationships, including dating, sex, and grief.
www.armchairadvice.co.uk/relationships – A website which provides relationship advice and support.

Self-Harm

www.mind.org.uk/help/diagnoses_and_conditions/self-harm – Detailed information about self-harming.
www.nshn.co.uk/facts.html – General information about self-harm.
www.bbc.co.uk/.../mental_health/emotion_selfharm.shtml – General information on self-harm.
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/.../depression/self-harm.aspx – Detailed information on all aspects of self-harm.

Sexuality

www.york.ac.uk/admin/eo – The university’s Equal Opportunities Office website.
www.mesmac.co.uk/mesmac/home.html – LGBT sexual health information.

Smoking

www.quit.org.uk/ – Charity website with information and advice on giving up smoking.
www.bupa.co.uk/health_information/.../lifestyle/smoking/ – Information and advice on giving up smoking.
http://smokefree.nhs.uk/ – Information and advice on giving up smoking.

Stress

www.mind.org.uk/.../mind_guide_to_managing_stress – Factsheets about stress.
www.bbc.co.uk/health/emotional_health/mental_health/mind_stress.shtml – Information on stress, how to deal with it, and the symptoms.
hcd2.bupa.co.uk/fact_sheets/html/stress.html – General information on stress, including the symptoms and treatment options.

Suicide

www.mind.org.uk/.../suicide_rates_risks_and_prevention_strategies – Detailed information on suicide, prevention strategies, causes and effects.
www.bbc.co.uk/.../mental_health/mind_suicide.shtml – Information about suicidal feelings.
www.netdoctor.co.uk/diseases/facts/suicide.htm – Advice and general information about suicide.

SU Information

www.yusu.org – The Students' Union website.

Volunteering

www.york.ac.uk/services/careers/volunteering.cfm – Information about volunteering with the university community and volunteering unit.
www.york.ac.uk/student/ysis – Information about the York Students in Schools (YSIS) programme.
www.sja.org.uk/links – Information about volunteering for St John Ambulance.
www.volunteering.org.uk/WhatWeDo/Student+Volunteering – Information about various voluntary opportunities, including a list of relevant websites.

Useful Information

Abuse and Assault

Academic

Accommodation

Alcohol

Anger Management

Bereavement

Bipolar disorder

Chlamydia

Contraception

Counselling

Disabilities

Discrimination

Drugs and Solvents

Exams

General Mental Health

General Sexual Health

Health Services

Healthy Eating

HIV/AIDS

Parenting

Personal Safety

Phobias

Pregnancy and Family Planning

Relaxation

Seasonal Affective Disorder

Self-Harm

Sexuality

Smoking

Stress

Suicide

SU Information