We know that asking for help can feel difficult at first. That’s why we offer a range of self-help materials to support your mental health and wellbeing. These resources are designed to give you practical tools and techniques to help you feel more in control and improve your everyday wellbeing.

Relaxation and stress management

Learning to relax

These audio resources can help you understand stress and learn how to relax more effectively. They were created by Dr Deborah Mairs, Consultant Clinical Psychologist at the Northern Health and Social Care Trust.

Available resources include:

• Relaxation Method 1
• Relaxation Method 2
• Relaxation and Imagery 1
• Relaxation and Imagery 2
• Stretch and Relax
• Short Relaxation
• Feet Up Relaxation

Self-help guides

If you would like to explore self-help support for a range of mental health issues, you can use the link below to access a selection of guides.

These guides are free to view, download and print, so you can read them in your own time and keep them for future use.

View Self-help guides (from Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust).