Mental wellbeing

"Mental health is defined as a state of well-being in which every individual realises his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to their/her or his community."

Definition by the World Health Organisation.

Wellbeing Action Plan for Young People

Download and print a free wellbeing action plan here.

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Contact HOPELINEUK

If you are having thoughts of suicide or are concerned for a young person who might be you can contact HOPELINEUK for confidential support and practical advice.

Call: 0800 068 4141
Text: 07860039967
Email: pat@papyrus-uk.org

Opening hours:

9am – midnight every day of the year (Weekends and Bank Holidays included)

Shout 85258 - free, 24/7 mental health text support in the UKShout 85258 is the UK's first free, confidential, 24/7 text support service. It's a place to go if you're struggling to cope and need mental health support. Text SHOUT to 85258.

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Suicidal feelingsIf you’re feeling so down that you can’t see a way out, you are not alone. Lots of people have felt like this and – with help – managed to get through it. However bad you are feeling right now, there is a lot of help out there for you.

HomepageWe’re the Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) and we’re uniting the UK against suicide.

Use apps for free - Expert Self Care Our free-to-download apps enable health and education providers to improve digital support for under-served groups and people in crisis. Use the apps to: enable people to make better decisions about their health equip people to self-care with confidence signpost support and useful ...

Staying mentally wellUseful guides about maintaining positive mental wellbeing for people in all life stages.

Self harm

Self harm is a common problem that can often point to underlying issues with your mental health. There is help out there to help you stop and also address whatever triggers are causing you to start. Read the information in the link below and watch the video to find ways to help yourself.

Self harm guide

Self-helpKeep track of how you're feeling, and get recommendations for things you can do to help yourself cope, feel better and stay safe in a crisis

Seven steps to self-care video | Charlie Waller TrustSelf-compassion is good for our wellbeing. This video from Penny Aspinall explores how to practice effective self-care

Wellbeing Action Plan (young person) | Charlie Waller TrustA practical tool that helps students think about how to look after their mental health, when and where to seek support

Helping someone else

Every Mind Matters | One YouFeeling stressed, anxious, low or struggling to sleep? Every Mind Matters and One You can help with expert advice and practical tips. Start the fightback to a healthier you today.

Managing low mood and depression

Most people go through periods of feeling down and there are many different ways to help yourself. When you’re depressed you feel persistently sad for weeks or months, rather than just a few days so you may need to get professional help.

Depression can happen as a reaction to something like abuse, bullying or family breakdown, and it can also run in families. Depression often develops alongside anxiety. Watch the video below to get a better understanding of depression. ‘I had a black dog, his name was depression’.

Use this link to explore ways of helping yourself when you're feeling low

Students against depression

Students Against Depression is a website offering advice, information, guidance and resources to those affected by low mood, depression and suicidal thinking. Alongside clinically-validated information and resources it presents the experiences, strategies and advice of students themselves – after all, who better to speak to their peers about how depression can be overcome?

Students against depression

Managing difficult emotions

It is really beneficial to understand our emotions better as it can help us to cope in difficult situations and it will improve our relationships with others.

Watch the video - Alfred & Shadow

Dealing with anger

When is anger a problem?Feeling angry sometimes is normal. But how you express your anger matters. Our information explains behaviours that cause problems, and where to get help.

Body image

Body imageSometimes, we worry about how we look or what our friends think about our body. If you're struggling with body image, here’s some advice that can help you.

Exam stress

Exam Stress | How To Deal with Exam Stress It's normal to feel a bit worried about exams, but sometimes they can make you feel anxious or depressed. Find out how you can deal with exam stress.

Psychosis

Psychosis | Symptoms of Psychosis & Where To Get HelpIn a psychotic episode, a person might hear voices, or see or feel things that aren’t there. Find out more about psychosis and what support is available.

Learn to relax

Find your happiness

Learn out the benefits of daily gratitude

How can positive thinking help you?

Positive thinking is the idea that you can change your life for the better by thinking positively about things. Research shows that positive thinking really does have a scientific basis. You can’t change the world, but you can change how you perceive it and how you react to it. And that can change the way that you feel about yourself and others, which can in turn have a huge effect on your wellbeing. Read the link below to find out more about why positive thinking can improve your wellbeing.

What is Mindfulness?