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Need help right now? NHS mental health helplines and live webchat In the case of serious illness or injury, dial 999 Alternatively, try Samaritans or Childline. Follow us on social media Self-help tools and useful information Five Ways to wellbeing e-learning Thrive and Survive guide Purple All Stars photo-story "It's OK to not be OK" (PDF 673kb) Ways to deal with coronavirus linked anxiety - Health for Teens Coronavirus and your wellbeing - Mind ThinkNinja app - self-help knowledge and skills for 10-18 year olds, including COVID-19 content. Self-help information from the Anna Freud Centre Coronavirus webinar for young people ( 24 February 2021) Health for Teens Young Minds Young Carers Support App How to sleep well for teenagers - Evelina London.
Need help right now? NHS mental health helplines and live webchat In the case of serious illness or injury, dial 999 Alternatively, try Samaritans or Childline. Follow us on social media Self-help tools and useful information Five Ways to wellbeing e-learning Thrive and Survive guide Purple All Stars photo-story "It's OK to not be OK" (PDF 673kb) Ways to deal with coronavirus linked anxiety - Health for Teens Coronavirus and your wellbeing - Mind ThinkNinja app - self-help knowledge and skills for 10-18 year olds, including COVID-19 content. Self-help information from the Anna Freud Centre Coronavirus webinar for young people ( 24 February 2021) Health for Teens Young Minds Young Carers Support App How to sleep well for teenagers - Evelina London.
Where to get help If you need some advice, especially if you’re experiencing difficulties, feelings of anxiety or low mood, or while you are adjusting to changes in life, you could talk to your parent, carer, teacher or Mental Health Lead at your school, or your GP. Here are some other useful options:
Herts Mind Network Young People's helplineEmotional support, advice and information for anyone aged 10-17. KoothAnonymous online counselling for anyone aged 10-25, including online chat and community discussion boards. Chat HealthA confidential text messaging service for 11-19 year olds to contact their local school nursing team. Services for Young PeopleContact a youth worker or personal adviser for one to one and project groupwork support. LGBT+ Multicultural ProjectA Services for Young People project for young people aged 13-17 who are black, Asian, ethnic minority or refugee, and who also identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans or who are questioning their sexuality or gender. The MixLeading support service for young people under 25, in the UK.
Herts Mind Network Young People's helplineEmotional support, advice and information for anyone aged 10-17. KoothAnonymous online counselling for anyone aged 10-25, including online chat and community discussion boards. Chat HealthA confidential text messaging service for 11-19 year olds to contact their local school nursing team. Services for Young PeopleContact a youth worker or personal adviser for one to one and project groupwork support. LGBT+ Multicultural ProjectA Services for Young People project for young people aged 13-17 who are black, Asian, ethnic minority or refugee, and who also identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans or who are questioning their sexuality or gender. The MixLeading support service for young people under 25, in the UK.
Research from around the world tells us there are 5 things we should do more to boost our wellbeing and mood.
If you're in primary school: • e-learning module• Printable checklist (PDF 247KB) If you're in secondary school: • e-learning module• Interactive Five Ways to wellbeing Journal (PDF 2MB) • JustTalk Journal (PDF 2.19MB)
If you're in primary school: • e-learning module• Printable checklist (PDF 247KB) If you're in secondary school: • e-learning module• Interactive Five Ways to wellbeing Journal (PDF 2MB) • JustTalk Journal (PDF 2.19MB)
Enjoy the moment. Taking some time to observe what’s happeningaround you and to understand your thoughts and feelings, improveswellbeing. HeadspaceLearn the fundamentals of meditation to keep you calm, focused and relaxed. TheHonestGuysHigh quality videos on meditation and relaxation.
Enjoy the moment. Taking some time to observe what’s happeningaround you and to understand your thoughts and feelings, improveswellbeing. HeadspaceLearn the fundamentals of meditation to keep you calm, focused and relaxed. TheHonestGuysHigh quality videos on meditation and relaxation.
Keep learning. Challenge yourself and try something new to keep yourbrain active and improve your wellbeing. Hertfordshire LibrariesBorrow your favourite books, ebooks or audiobooks and discover a lot more... Healthy weightInformation on diet, sugar intake, healthy recipes and helpful apps.
Keep learning. Challenge yourself and try something new to keep yourbrain active and improve your wellbeing. Hertfordshire LibrariesBorrow your favourite books, ebooks or audiobooks and discover a lot more... Healthy weightInformation on diet, sugar intake, healthy recipes and helpful apps.
Carry out acts of kindness. Doing something for someone else, whetherbig or small, can increase your happiness. vInspiredThe UK's only online platform dedicated to connecting young volunteers with the causes they care about.
Carry out acts of kindness. Doing something for someone else, whetherbig or small, can increase your happiness. vInspiredThe UK's only online platform dedicated to connecting young volunteers with the causes they care about.
Exercise often. Even small amounts of exercise you enjoy can boostyour mood and lower rates of depression and anxiety. Keep activeHow to keep moving at home, at school and in your local community.
Exercise often. Even small amounts of exercise you enjoy can boostyour mood and lower rates of depression and anxiety. Keep activeHow to keep moving at home, at school and in your local community.
Spend time with others. Feeling valued and close to friends, family, workcolleagues or neighbours is important for wellbeing.
Spend time with others. Feeling valued and close to friends, family, workcolleagues or neighbours is important for wellbeing.
