Glasgow Caledonian University

Stroke

For more information about stroke and how to find support:

• The Stroke Association
• Differentstrokes
• Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland: If you would like to talk to someone, please call Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland advice line free on 0808 801 0899. This advice line is staffed by qualified stroke nurses. You can also email. 

Stroke and self-management

For more information about stroke and self-management:

• Selfhelp4Stroke
• My Stroke Guide by the Stroke Association

Anxiety and Depression

For more information about anxiety, depression and other mental health concerns:

• Mind
• NHS Choices Mental Health and Wellbeing

 Alternatively, if you would like to talk to someone:

• Breathing Space - 

  Freephone 0800 83 85 87 (for residents of Scotland)
• Samaritans - Freephone 116 123 (UK wide)

Mindfulness

Mindfulness Online Resources:

• NHS Mindfulness
• Mindfulness Scotland

Mindfulness Books:

• Kabat-Zinn, J. (2013). Full catastrophe living, revised edition: how to cope with stress, pain and illness using mindfulness meditation. Hachette UK.

• Williams, M., & Penman, D. (2011). Mindfulness: A practical guide to finding peace in a frantic world. Hachette UK.

• Thich Nhat Hanh, a Zen Buddhist monk, has written extensively on mindfulness. Here are some examples:

• Hanh, T. N. (2016). The miracle of mindfulness: An introduction to the practice of meditation. Beacon Press.

• Hanh, T. N. (2017). The art of living. Random House.