Contacts for Supporting Mental Health
Useful Websites for Improving and Supporting Mental Health:
Young Minds:
Provides information and advice on child mental health issue and a Parents'Helpline:0800 802 55
Help and information about depression; depression symptoms and self help groups.
Information line: 0845 123 23 20
RCPSYCH (Royal College of Psychiatrist):
Gives you information about depression, a leaflet. Suitable for both parents and children.
KOOTH:
Kooth is a free online service that offers emotional and mental health support for children and young people. Suitable for 11-19 year olds. There is also an online guided self-help for children. There is access to a bank of online counsellors, 6-8 free sessions.
www.nhs.uk/conditions/online-mental-health-services/Pages/kooth.aspx
MindEd:
MindEd is a free educational resource on children and young people’s mental health for all adults.
The Samariatans:
Talk to them any time you like, in your own way, and off the record – about whatever’s getting to you. Children can call too. They are there to help and listen.