Useful Websites and Apps

Recommended support websites

Beat is the UK's lead eating disorders charity, with the aim to end the pain and suffering cause by Eating Disorders they provide advice, support and encourage people to seek help

You can call the Beat Helpline 9am - midnight weekdays, and 4pm - midnight weekends and bank holidays Helplines - Beat (beateatingdisorders.org.uk) they also have webchat!



See Me | End Mental Health Stigma and Discrimination

Find out more about their schools resources, campaigns and information to tackle stigma and discrimination for young people.

Who Cares? Scotland supports care experienced people to have their voice heard and they make that happen in a number of ways.

Our Helpline is here to support anyone with experience of domestic abuse or forced marriage, as well as their family members, friends, colleagues and professionals who support them. We provide a confidential, sensitive service to anyone who calls us

Scotland's domestic abuse and forced marriage helpline - Scotland's domestic abuse and forced marriage helpline (sdafmh.org.uk)


Eastspace East Lothian’s online source of mental health and wellbeing information


Eastspace contains information about:

  • local services

  • self help materials

  • local news and events

Netflix and Headspace present: Headspace Guide to Meditation

Headspace takes a friendly, animated look at the benefits of meditation while offering techniques and guided meditations to jump-start your practice.

BBC HEADROOM - Your Mental Health Toolkit

Mindful Tips â—Ź Mood Mixes â—Ź Personal Stories â—Ź Motivation

We know we can’t solve all your troubles, but we can give you tools to help.

Whether it is everyday tips, sounds to relax your mind, strategies to cope right now or films to get you talking, we are here to help you look after yourself and your loved ones.

Recommended Apps

overcome panic attacks and anxiety wherever you happen to be

This app helps young people manage their emotions and reduce urges to self harm

Reduce urges to self-harm and manage emotions in a more positive way

Learn to manage negative thoughts and look at problems differently

Use breathing techniques to help you relax more, worry less and feel better

Create music to reflect emotions like joy, sadness and anger to help express how you feel

Quick and discreet access to information and advice about self-harm and suicidal thoughts

Emotional Fitness Game - Use adventure games designed by psychologists to help you increase your emotional fitness

Use audio tracks to help relax your body and mind and build your confidence

connect confidentially and securely with mental health therapists using instant messaging

A safe and secure forum for teenagers wanting to discuss any issue affecting their lives

Learn how to manage fear, anxiety and stress and tackle unhelpful thinking