Downloadable resources

Discover free, expert-led mental health and wellbeing resources, including practical guides, self-help tools and workplace support. From managing stress, anxiety and burnout to improving sleep and resilience, these downloadable resources from Mental Health UK provide clear, actionable ways to support your mental health and wellbeing every day.

MHUK guidance booklet

Mental health information guide

Our ‘How does it really feel on the inside?’ guide provides facts about common mental health conditions as well as practical self-help tips and advice on how to speak to your doctor.

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Conversation guides

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Talking to someone about mental health

It can be tricky to know how to have that first chat about mental health, or to find the ‘right’ words once you do. This resource is to support with exactly that.

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Talking to your friend about mental health

Young people may find it hard to know what to say if they are worried about their friends mental health. This resource is to support them with talking to them, sharing tips on what to say and where to direct their friend for further help.

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Talking to young people about mental health

Encouraging a young person to talk about their mental health can be tricky. This resource is to support you with this, sharing how to navigate a conversation and tips on what you can do and where you can go for further help.

Talking to someone about suicide

Suicide can be a difficult topic to broach. This resource is to support you with this, sharing warning signs and tips on what you can do and where you can go for further help. We also have a mobile-friendly and printer-friendly version.

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Talking to someone about mental health and money

It can be hard to start conversations around mental health and money. This resource is will help you approach the topic, deconstruct myths and signpost you to further support. We also have a mobile-friendly and printer-friendly version.

Talking to young people anxious about money

Young people’s financial anxieties can often be overlooked, but it is important to acknowledge them to prevent them worsening. This guide covers some of the ways you can support a young person who is worried about money matters.

Wellbeing guides and tools

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Stress bucket

Healthy levels of stress can motivate us, but too much, can be unhelpful and harmful. This tool will help you think about ways to release stress.

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Wellbeing Action Plan (WAP)

Use our Wellbeing Plan as a tool to help you identify what good wellbeing looks like for you, as well as what it looks like when things aren’t so good.

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5 top tips for mental wellbeing

Looking after our mental health is just as important as our physical health. This document has 5 simple ideas to help improve our mental wellbeing. 

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Managing stress and building resilience

Mentally healthy workplaces are essential for us to thrive. This guide shares practical tips for coping with stress as an employee and employer. 

Anxiety management techniques

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Feeling anxious? 5 minute techniques (simple)

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Feeling anxious? 5 minute techniques (detailed)

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Feeling anxious? 10 minute techniques (simple)

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Feeling anxious? 10 minute techniques (detailed)

Burnout resources

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Conversation guide: talking to an employee about burnout

Burnout Employer

Conversation guide: talking to your manager about burnout

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Spot the signs of burnout
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Burnout self-care steps
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Menopause resources

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Menopause symptom tracker

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Mood and gratitude trackers

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Self-care tips

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Workplace adjustments

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Menopause wellbeing action plan

Sleep resources

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Sleep hygiene guide

Sleep plays an important role in maintaining good mental health. There are numerous reasons people might struggle with sleep, including daily habits to life factors such as stress. Read our sleep hygiene guide for practical steps you can take to improve your sleep.

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Sleep tracker

If you’re worried about your sleep, keeping a sleep diary can be useful. Download our simple sleep tracker and record how many hours of sleep you’re getting and the quality across a few weeks to monitor the improvement.

Into Work resources

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Action Plan

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Job search journal

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Writing your cv

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Identifying your skills

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Overcoming barriers

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Tips for effective job hunting

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Volunteering: the benefits and opportunities

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Preparing for an interview

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Interview questions

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Technique to answer interview questions

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Interview 'Do's and Dont's'

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Dealing with rejection

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Turning rejection into an opportunity

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Taking your thoughts to court

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Tips for your first day

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First day feelings

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Disclosing mental health

Our reports

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Burnout Report 2026

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Impact Report 2024-2025

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Our Strategy 2026-2031