Jigsaw Mental Health Library

Mental Health information

Articles and Links

A collection of trusted articles, websites, and resources from other organisations that may help you learn more about mental health, wellbeing, and support available to you.

Anxiety

What is it, and what can help?

Self-care for mental health problems

Mental health problems – an introduction @ Mind

Downloadable information and tools.

Mindfulness and Grounding Techniques

Simple exercises to help you feel calmer, more present, and more in control when things feel overwhelming.

What are grounding techniques?

The 5,4,3,2,1 Mindfulness techique

An art and visualisation tool

Creating a safe space - info

Drawing your safe space

Tuning in to touch

Use your imagination to create a safe space

Using 5 Breaths

Finding Calm Within

Creating an Inner Safe Place

Sometimes we all need a place we can return to — somewhere that feels peaceful, comforting, and safe. This section introduces gentle self-soothing exercises often used in counselling to help you create a sense of safety from the inside out.

Reflection questions after creating your safe space