If you need someone to talk to at any time, or you're worried about family/friends, please call one of these numbers or websites for support:
Hopeline 0800 0684141
Samaritans 116 123
NSPCC 0808 8005000
Young Minds- If you are a young person who is having a mental health crisis, text YM to 85258 for 24/7 support
Self Care: 85 accessible strategies to help with mental health from the Anna Freud Organisation
Websites you can visit for help, information and advice:
You can access support by texting the Chat Health line on 07507 329952
Or access the Health For Teens website
You can talk to a Grieftalk counsellor in various ways:
On the phone by ringing 0808 802 0111 (free from mobiles and landlines)
Online chat at Grief Encounter
By email on grieftalk@griefencounter.org.uk
It is available from Monday to Friday 9am-9pm, and you can speak to Grieftalk as little or as often as you like.
The service is confidential, and you don’t have to give your name or any other details if you don’t want to.
Dementia Explained has been developed by Alzheimer’s Research UK to help you understand dementia, how it affects someone and how this could impact their lives.
The following links have useful information and advice on how to make sure that you are using the internet safely.
1. They will try to gain your trust and 'make friends' with you.
They build this trust by making you think they have things in common with you - like hobbies or the game that you're playing with them.
2. They might try to get you to do things like add them on a social network, give them your phone number, send them photos or chat on webcam. This can get very difficult if they talk about things which make you uncomfortable or ask you to do things you don't want to do.
3. They might offer to tell you 'cheats' or help you out with the game.
If they ask for something in return, think about why they are doing this - are they a 'real' friend or trying to build your trust - be alert!
4. Remember, if they share a link with you it could be a computer virus or spyware which tells the person your personal information without you knowing- be careful and don't click on links from people you don't know!
5. They may encourage you to tell them personal information such as where you live and what school you go to. This is part of their attempt to get your trust and will tell them how to find you in the real world.