IN CRISIS?

SHOUT:  www.giveusashout.org

Text SHOUT to 85258 where trained volunteers will support you through a moment of overwhelming crisis

FOR PARENTS

Action for Children: https://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/

Information and advice for parents of children between the ages of 0-19 | Parenting coaches | Online 1-2-1 chat | Accessible articles | Expert advice on emotional well-being, nutrition, learning, behaviour, eating and sleep

Baby Buddy: https://www.bestbeginnings.org.uk/baby-buddy

For Parents with babies - How to get help if you feel low or anxious or you have a mental health difficulty

Barnardo's: https://www.barnardos.org.uk/what-we-do

Support and information for wide range of issues affecting young people and their families

Citizens Advice: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/

Confidential, independent practical advice and tools to help people overcome their problems – includes housing, debt, family law, divorce, etc.

Young Minds: https://youngminds.org.uk/

For concerns about your child’s mental health - Call the Parents Helpline: 0808 802 5544 (Monday to Friday 9.30am – 4pm, free for mobiles and landlines)

**Parents: please check resources are age-appropriate for your child**

FOR CHILDREN/YOUNG PEOPLE

Kooth: https://www.kooth.com/

A safe online community for children and young people to access mental health support

Bully Busters: https://www.bullybusters.org.uk/

Helpline and online resource for information and practical advice on bullying for kids, young people, parents, and professionals.

Anna Freud Self-Care for Young People: https://www.annafreud.org/on-my-mind/self-care/

Offers strategies to young people on how to manage your wellbeing.

Apart of Me - Bereavement and Loss App for Young People: https://www.apartofme.app/

A game designed to help you find wisdom and build strength to help you cope with the death of a loved one

Childline: https://www.childline.org.uk/

A 24/7 free, private and confidential service online or over the phone for young people with worries or in need of help.

Childline - Message Boards: https://www.childline.org.uk/get-support/message-boards/

A safe space where young people can talk about and support each other on a range of different topics.

Snow Camp (Stop Breathe Think): https://www.snow-camp.org.uk/stopbreathethink/

A free and confidential mental health service where young people can talk or text about anything.  

Referrals for Counselling:  https://mailchi.mp/snow-camp/referrals

ThinkNinja: https://www.nhs.uk/apps-library/thinkninja/

App for 10-18 year olds to manage anxiety and low mood and offers advice and strategies.

Young Minds: https://youngminds.org.uk/

Young Minds are leading the movement to make sure every young person gets the mental health support they need, when they need it, no matter what

DEPRESSION

Blurt: https://www.blurtitout.org/

An organisation dedicated to supporting those diagnosed with depression, including a Peer project for children and young people

Hub of Hope: https://hubofhope.co.uk/

A mental health database that uses location to allow anyone, anywhere to find the nearest source of support for any mental health issue, from depression and anxiety to PTSD and suicidal thoughts, as well as providing a ‘talk now’ button connecting users directly to the Samaritans.

SELF HARM

Calm Harm https://calmharm.co.uk/

An app offering support in managing urges to self-harm. Includes mood trackers, distraction techniques and harm reduction advice

Coping with Self-harm: A Guide for Parents and Carers

https://www.psych.ox.ac.uk/files/research/coping-with-self-harm-brochure_final_copyright.pdf

No Harm Done: https://youngminds.org.uk/youngminds-professionals/our-projects/no-harm-done/

Toolkits, videos and guides to getting through self harm, to reassure those affected by self harm that things can and do improve.

ADHD

The ADHD Alien: http://adhd-alien.com/

Comic strips to improve understanding of an ADHD brain

The ADHD Foundation: https://adhdfoundation.org.uk/

The ADHD Foundation works to improving emotional well being, educational attainment, behaviour and life chances through better understanding of ADHD, ASD and related learning difficulties such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, etc.

ANXIETY

Anxiety UK: https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/

Help and support to find ways to control anxiety instead of it controlling you

Clear Fear: https://www.clearfear.co.uk/

Offers an interactive guide to help reduce the physical responses to threat, manage thoughts and behaviours, and release anxious emotions

No Panic: https://nopanic.org.uk/

Offers extensive range of resources online (some free, some with fee) for people suffering from anxiety, panic attacks, OCD, phobias, and other related anxiety disorders.

AUTISM

National Autistic Society: https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/mental-health

National Autistic Society's guide on dealing with common mental health conditions when diagnosed with autism.

Ambitious about Autism: https://www.ambitiousaboutautism.org.uk/

The national charity for children and young people with autism.

The Girl With The Curly Hair: https://thegirlwiththecurlyhair.co.uk/

The Curly Hair Project is a social enterprise which supports people on the autistic spectrum and the people around them

VIDEO - 10 Early Signs of Autism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gW3FL7b8bLA

Helps to discover answers and clinical examples found in many individuals with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder)

EATING DISORDERS

B-EAT Eating Disorders: https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/

Provides free helplines and online resources for adults and young people offering support and information about eating disorders.