As shown by our welfare offer, positive mental health is a top priority. There are a number of ways in which students can be suffering from poor mental health. As shown by the video below, it is not always easy to determine if somebody is struggling with mental health issues, so we need to work collaboratively to ensure that children always feel comfortable in speaking about their mental health.
Key websites
Anxiety UK
is a charity to help young people suffering from anxiety disorders.
CAHMS
is the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service. This gives lots of detail on how CAHMS works and how referral works. Students can now self-refer to CAHMS.
The Charlie Waller Memorial Trust
Click here for a useful booklet from the Charlie Waller Memorial Trust regarding seeking help for mental health.
Heads Together
is a charity designed to promote support and communication about mental health issues.
Harmless
Provides a range of services about self harm and suicide prevention including support, information, training and consultancy to people who self harm. It also supports their families and professionals.
Kooth
is an online counselling and emotional well-being platform for children and young people, accessible through mobile, tablet and desktop.
Mindful
is a new service for 11-17 year olds providing help and advice on mental health and emotional well being.
NHS
The NHS explains how to access mental health services. It details your rights under law.
No Panic
is a helpline providing support for panic attacks and anxiety disorders.
On Your Mind
is a website run by the NHS to provide advice to people with range of concerns from Mental health to Bereavement.
Students against depression
offers excellent advice for anyone feeling low, stressed or depressed.
Teens In Crisis
is a charity who aim to improve, persevere and promote good mental health and well being among young people and their families.
Young Minds
is a national charity that provides practical support and advice on Mental Health. They also have a Young Minds Parent Helpline number 08088025544.
