There’s a lot of information out there about mental health. We’ve pulled together a list of some links and resources for children and young people that you may find useful:
General
- Recovery College Online is part of our trust and has lots of resources and information
- Childline can help anyone under the age of 19 in the UK with any issue they’re going through
- Healthier Together provides information for people living in the North East or North Cumbria
- The Royal College of Psychiatrists website includes information on young people’s mental health
- MindEd free educational resources are for children and young people to support their mental health
- Rethink Mental Illness offers useful advice and information about mental health support
- The Anna Freud website provides emotional and mental health resources
- Every Mind Matters mental health and self-care for young people including videos for tips on exercise, sleep and how to take care of yourself on social media
- What to do if you’re a young person and it’s all getting too much blog by Professor Prathiba Chitsabesan, national clinical director for children and young people’s mental health, NHS England
- Explore CAMHS Resources collated by an NHS professional
- SAS Kids (Suicide Awareness Support) by If U Care Share supports children and young people who have been bereaved or impacted by suicide or suspected suicide
- The Know Yourself series from The National Autistic Society provides resources aimed at autistic teenagers
- The Reading Well for teens scheme recommends reading and digital resources to help you understand your feelings and boost your confidence. The booklist is targeted at teenagers (aged 13 to 18)
North Yorkshire
- The Go-To for Emotional wellbeing and mental health provides information for people living in North Yorkshire
- Surviving in the Wild provides mental health resources for young people in Humber and North Yorkshire including videos and podcasts
Durham and Tees Valley
- The Thrive after Tackling Trauma (TATT) service delivered by Darlington Mind offers trauma-informed counselling to children who have been affected by traumatic bereavement, including loss to suicide
Are you a young carer?
If you look after someone in your family, we have lots of help and support available for young carers on our online carers’ hub.
