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It is so important to look after your mental health and wellbeing, now more so than ever. Many of you will be experiencing different emotions and worries so Mrs Steele and Mr Crawford have collated a list of websites which will help you support your mental health and wellbeing.
Anxiety/Stress
Anxiety UK
Breathing Space - Phone/Web based service
Moodgym - Online self-help for depression and anxiety
Moodscope - Mood tracking and management
Bereavement
Child Bereavement Network - Preparation for funerals/goodbyes
Child Bereavement UK - Support network and grief support (families/young people)
Winston’s Wish - Supporting young people through coronavirus
Cruse Bereavement Care - Coronavirus, bereavement and grief support
Additional Support Needs
National Autistic Society - Help and support for those with autism/aspergers
Dyslexia Unwrapped - Information and resources to support young people with dyslexia
Mrs Humphries has provided many useful resources in relation to supporting additional support needs. These can be found here on the LGS COVID site.
Physical Exercise
NHS Inform - Staying active during COVID-19
NHS Fitness Studio - Exercise Workouts
The Body Coach - Joe Wicks Workouts on YouTube
Eating Disorders
BEat - Eating disorders
Identity & Relationships
Girls on Board - Support for girls with a range of peer issues
LGBT Youth Scotland - Support for LGBTI+ young people 13-25
Ditch The Label - Bullying, mental health, relationships, identity
Disrespect Nobody - Healthy relationships, sexting, consent
Online Safety/Social Media
Think U Know - Keeping yourself safe on the internet
Young Minds - Social Media and Mental Health
Phobias
BBC Newsround - ‘School Phobia; What is it?’
NHS - Phobias - Simple and complex phobias young people experience
Children’s Hospital.org - Phobia symptoms and causes
School Refusal
CAMHS - Reasons for school refusals, symptoms and advice
The School Run - Resources, causes of school refusal and coping strategies
Self-help resources
Talk Plus - Booklets/videos explaining CBT techniques, diaries etc
Midspace - Self help resources
NHS Moodzone Podcasts - Podcasts to help with various issues
NHS Every Mind Matters - Advice and support to looking after your mental health
Self-Harm
Self Harm.co.uk - Information, advice and personal stories around self-harm
Advice, Support & Information
Barnardos - Coronavirus advice for young people
Head Meds - Reliable info about mental health
LAMH - Lanarkshire Association for Mental Health
Rethink Mental Illness - Advice/information service
SAMH - Scottish Association for Mental Health
See Me Scotland - Resources/support to end mental health discrimination/stigma
Support in Mind Scotland - Support for all those affect by mental illness
Young Minds - Support and resources for those with mental health difficulties
Speaking Out
Childline - Phone/Chat/Message Boards/Ask Sam
Clear Your Head - Helpful tips, signpost to contact helpline
Doc Ready - Help/preparation to approach the doctor
SANEline - Emotional support, guidance and information
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