MentalHealth - National Support
Childline
You can contact Childline about anything. There are lots of different ways to get in touch and you can also get help from other young people through their site. Here’s a short video that explains what happens when you contact Childline.
Call: 0800 1111
Visit: www.childline.org.uk
The Mix
If you’re under 25, The Mix is a support service helping young people take on challenges from mental health to money, from homelessness to finding a job, from break-ups to drugs.
Visit: www.themix.org.uk
Call: 0808 808 4994
1-2-1 Chat available on the website.
Becoming a Teen
Information on puberty and periods for teenagers.
Visit: www.becomingateen.co.uk
Every Mind Matters
Having good mental health helps us relax more, achieve more and enjoy our lives more. Every Mind Matters has expert advice and practical tips to help you look after your mental health and wellbeing.
Young Minds
Help with how you’re feeling, information about mental health conditions and what support is available. Lots of useful online guides. A great tool here to help you identify the support around you.
Visit: www.youngminds.org.uk/find-help
BEAT
If you have or are worried you have an eating disorder BEAT offers a helpline, online support groups, one to one webchat, further information and resources.
Visit: www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/support-services
Call: Youth Line on 0808 801 0711
Frank
Honest information about drugs.
Call: 0300 1236600
Text: 82111
Visit: www.talktofrank.com or you can email/live chat from the website.
On My Mind
The Anna Freud Centre for Children & Families provides information, advice and resources for 10 – 25 yr olds, including tools to manage your own wellbeing and signposting to support.
Visit: https://www.annafreud.org/on-my-mind/
Thinkuknow
Information about staying safe when you’re on a phone, tablet or computer. Helping keep you safe online and offline.
Visit: https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/4_7/
Psychological First Aid: Supporting Children & Young People
Learn how to support children and young people using psychological first aid.
Visit: www.futurelearn.com/courses/psychological-first-aid-for-children-and-young-people