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You're the Expert Now: A Field Guide to Peer Support Groups in Britain
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You're the Expert Now: A Field Guide to Peer Support Groups in Britain

Sometimes the most useful person in the room isn't a clinician — it's someone who's been where you are. Here's how the UK's peer support movement works, where to find it, and how to get involved, whether as a member or a founder.

Before You Download That Wellness App: A No-Nonsense Guide to Self-Help That's Actually Backed by Science
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Before You Download That Wellness App: A No-Nonsense Guide to Self-Help That's Actually Backed by Science

The self-help shelf is crowded, and not everything on it deserves your time or money. Here's how to tell genuinely evidence-based resources from the rest, plus a quick checklist to vet anything before you commit.

Where to Turn When You Need to Talk: Free Mental Health Support Beyond the NHS
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Where to Turn When You Need to Talk: Free Mental Health Support Beyond the NHS

Waiting lists are long, but support doesn't have to wait. Here's a practical roundup of free UK charities, helplines and peer networks you can reach out to today — organised by what you actually need.

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Stuck on the Waiting List? What You Can Do About Your Mental Health Right Now

Waiting months for NHS talking therapies can feel disheartening, but there's plenty of free and low-cost help you can tap into today. From charity helplines to peer groups and NHS-endorsed apps, here's what's out there — including some options most lists miss.