Emotional Health
For honest information about emotional health:
Young Minds - Whether you want to understand more about how you're feeling and find ways to feel better, or you want to support someone who's struggling, Young Minds can help.
Black Minds Matter – Their mission is to connect black individuals and families with free mental health services to support their mental health.
Counselling Directory - Find the right counsellor or therapist for you
Natasha Devon – some great guidance under ‘resources’
For advice on relationships check out It Happens
For support with loss and grief, have a look at Child Bereavement UK
Helplines:
Samaritans – call 116 123 for free, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year!
YoungMinds Textline - Text YM to 85258 - Provides free, 24/7 text support for young people across the UK experiencing a mental health crisis.
Child Bereavement UK helpline - 0800 02 888 40 (Freephone. Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm)
Our top reads:
Calm Guides – a variety of short reads from Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)
Tough Stuff: Someone has Died – a journal that asks questions and invites young people to express feelings and emotions that are otherwise difficult to articulate.
Best follows:
@youngmindsuk