Mental health support & advice

The NHS Young Minds Matter team have developed a series of short films aimed at helping parents, carers and young people learn about wellbeing.

This 90-second video called ‘Consent’ is aimed at children aged between 9 and 13, and will be used as a teaching resource in primary and secondary schools.

Many of the children and families arriving in the UK who have fled the conflict in Ukraine will have experienced extreme trauma, having lost loved ones, seen death and injury, seen their homes destroyed and fled to safety.

This booklet includes advice and information collated by young people in Gloucestershire who have first-hand experience of exploring their own gender identity.

Janie Dimopoulos considers how we may inadvertently inflict our values on others in the language we use around food.

Alicia Bell, Assistant Psychologist at Talk Well, explores the relationship between disordered eating and social media.

Life can be tough. When our problems mount up, they can seem overwhelming and make us worry that there’s no way out.

Every parent has experienced a morning when their child hides under the covers and begs to stay off school. As an isolated incident, this is nothing to worry about, but repeated, there could be an underlying problem that you should address.

Most of us have a natural instinct to protect and look after ourselves. But when life gets on top of us, or we’re troubled by painful memories and feelings, self-harm can seem like it’s helping us cope.

I know first-hand that racism can be felt in various ways. From subtle interpersonal interactions and open prejudicial statements, through to varying degrees of verbal and physical aggression.

A new guide for parents and carers of young people who self-harm has been released for free download.

Exams can be a hugely stressful time for young people, and it’s normal for them to feel stressed, worried or overwhelmed during this time.

How I cope: a young person’s guide is a helpful new resource created by young people for young people about how young people cope and like to receive support.

We all get a little stressed from time to time. A little bit can be useful, especially if you’re taking on a new challenge, as it can help you feel motivated and encourage you to carry out tasks.

“How are you?”. It was a phrase both familiar and unfamiliar at the same time. I heard it all the time, in every passing conversation.

Growing up is tough. We don’t always feel ready to change schools, start our school exams or apply for university, jobs or apprenticeships.

It’s natural to have feelings of anger sometimes, especially when things aren’t going your way. But if you’re worried that you might have anger issues, then learning a little more about the causes and solutions can help you tackle it and move on.

It’s easy to feel alone if you’re being abused, and it can seem impossible to see a way out of the situation. The good news is that with so many good support networks out there, and people who care ready to fight your corner, you can put a stop to the suffering.