Other online resources

Helplines

NHS - Talk to your GP or call 111

If you need urgent help and think that you are at risk of harm to yourself, please attend A&E or call 999.

Childline - 0800 1111 or chat online on the Childline website.

They operate a confidential helpline, and support is available from online counsellors.

Samaritans - 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org

24 hour confidential emotional support for people experiencing distress.

Shout - Text ‘SHOUT’ to 85258

24 hour text service for anyone in crisis, or struggling to cope.

Papyrus - 0800 068 4141 (10am-10pm), text 07786 209 697, or email pat@papyrus-uk.org

A charity that supports young people experiencing suicidal thoughts.

CUES-Ed: Looking After Ourselves - resources for young children

The CUES-Ed team have put together a fantastic guide for children aged 7-11 all about looking after your mental health and wellbeing.

Help and advice

Young Minds – Tips and advice on how to cope with self isolation

Kooth - An online counselling service for young people, free in certain boroughs

The Mix - Support on any issues aimed at young people under 25 years old

Anna Freud Centre - Ideas for self-care activities

Headspace - Meditation exercises

Helpful apps

Calm Harm - A free app to help teenagers manage the urge to self-harm.

Clear Fear - Helps you manage fears & worries

Wysa - A chatbot that helps you to manage mood and utilises Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques

Calm - Meditate, breathe, sleep and relax

Woebot - Therapy chatbot app – helps with low mood and anxiety

Sanvello - An app that helps with stress, anxiety and depression.

Smiling Mind - Free mindfulness exercises