Support groups, websites, and charities for specific mental disorders
We provide a range of support resources (related to the conditions we treat) for patients, carers, and families below. The listing of a group or charity does not imply explicit endorsement, and we recognise that different people will find difference types of support helpful.
The websites and charities are grouped by disorder.
24-hour sources of support
If you need urgent mental health support outside your doctor's regular hours, you can call:
- NHS24 on 111 or go to the NHS 24 website
- Breathing Space on 0800 83 85 87 or go to the Breathing Space website
General information on mental disorders and treatment
Royal College of Psychiatrists
The Royal College of Psychiatrists is the professional body for psychiatrists in the UK, and is also a charity. It provides resources on a range of mental disorders and their treatment.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
OCD-UK
Information on OCPD and advice about treatment from OCD-UK, a national charity.
OCD Action
Information on OCD and support groups from one of the UK's largest charities for OCD. They also have an annual conference.
Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD)
OCPD Foundation
“Our mission is to raise awareness on the topic of OCPD (Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder), provide support for those whose lives are impacted by this personality disorder & to help lower the stigmas surrounding mental health issues.”
OCD-UK
Information on OCPD and advice about treatment from OCD-UK, a national charity.
Autism Spectrum Disorder
National Autistic Society (Scotland)
The NAS is a national charity that provides support, advice, accreditation, and guidance for individuals with autism and their families.
Last Updated on 6 November 2023 by David Christmas