Mental Health
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Mental Health Week Videos
Short videos for busy parents wanting to know how to support their child's mental health and wellbeing.
- Helping Our Children to Manage Feelings of Anxiety.pdf
- Helping Our Children Ditch Distractions to Support their Mental Health and Wellbeing.pdf
- Autistic Fatigue.pdf
- Knowing the Power of Sleep Can Make it a Priority.pdf
- You Are What You Eat.pdf
Youth Mental Health
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Every Mind Matters
There are times when we all feel the strain. As parents and carers, there are ways we can support children and young people to give them the best chance to stay mentally healthy.
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Kooth
A free, anonymous platform to support ALL children and young people across the West Midlands with their mental health and emotional well-being.
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Young Minds Text Line
Text YM to 85258
Provides free, 24/7 text support for young people across the UK experiencing a mental health crisis.
All texts are answered by trained volunteers, with support from experienced clinical supervisors.
Texts are free from EE, O2, Vodafone, 3, Virgin Mobile, BT Mobile, GiffGaff, Tesco Mobile and Telecom Plus.
Texts can be anonymous, but if the volunteer believes you are at immediate risk of harm, they may share your details with people who can provide support.
Opening times: 24/7
Childline
If you’re under 19 you can confidentially call, chat online or email about any problem big or small.
Sign up for a free Childline locker (real name or email address not needed) to use their free 1-2-1 counsellor chat and email support service.
Can provide a BSL interpreter if you are deaf or hearing-impaired.
Hosts online message boards where you can share your experiences, have fun and get support from other young people in similar situations.
Opening times: 9am - midnight, 365 days a year 0800 11 11
Samaritans
Whatever you're going through, you can contact the Samaritans for support.
Opening times: 24/7 116123 jo@samaritans.org
Dr Alex George's five top tips for good mental health and wellbeing
Youth Mental Health Ambassador Dr. Alex George gives his five top tips for good mental health and wellbeing.