Students Against Depression is a website for students who are depressed, have a low mood or are having suicidal thoughts: http://studentsagainstdepression.org/

NHS Five Steps to Mental Wellbeing – This is the inspiration behind our Six Steps to Wellbeing.  You can click on the links behind each section for more information: www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/improve-mental-wellbeing/

Childline – www.childline.org.uk/ – Free help and advice for under 19’s.

Childline for Younger Children – Childline has launched a website aimed at children under the age of 12. This provides a range of age appropriate content and includes games and therapeutic tools for young visitors to play and express how they are feeling. www.childline.org.uk/kids

Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families – Self-care is about the things we can do to look after our own mental health. Young people say that when they are struggling they are usually told to see a professional. They don’t often get much advice about how they could help themselves. This organisation spoke to professionals and looked at academic research, then drew up a list of strategies young people use. www.annafreud.org/on-my-mind/self-care

Mind Matters (NHS) – Having good mental health helps us relax more, achieve more and enjoy our lives more. There are simple things we can all do to look after our mental health and wellbeing – take the quiz to get started with a free plan, expert advice and practical tips. www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters

Mind – for better mental health. Local Mind services include talking therapies, crisis helplines, drop-in centres, employment and training schemes, counselling and befriending. https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/local-minds/

Alumina is Self-Harm UK’s online based support group. They offer live online group meetings and an on-demand service to help young people recover from and manage their self-harm. www.selfharm.co.uk/alumina

Doc Ready – helps you get ready for the first time you visit a doctor to discuss your mental health. http://www.docready.org/#/home

Find Get Give – is an online mental health and wellbeing information website, aimed at young people (13-25) and their families/carers. The website provides a wealth of online resources – from apps, websites and self-help guides, to support young people to manage their mental health and wellbeing concerns. www.findgetgive.com

The Mix – the UK’s leading support service for young people. We are here to help young people take on any challenge their facing – from mental health to money, from homelessness to finding a job, from break-ups to drugs. Talk to us via online, social or our free, confidential helpline (Freephone 0808 808 4994) www.themix.org.uk   

MindShift –  will help young people learn how to relax, develop more helpful ways of thinking, and identify active steps that will help them take charge of their anxiety. Specific tools also for e.g. Perfectionism• Social Anxiety• Performance Anxiety. https://healthyyoungmindspennine.nhs.uk/resource-centre/apps/mindshift/  

Kooth – kooth.com – Free online support

Young Devon – www.youngdevon.org/ – Young person support in Devon

Space Youth Services – www.spacepsm.org – Online and offline support for young people across Devon

X-Plore – www.lgbtqyouthdevon.org.uk/ – LGBTQ+ sessions that run locally

Mind – www.mind.org.uk/ – Leading mental health charity

From the Childline Website: www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/bullying-abuse-safety/getting-help/asking-adult-help

From the Charlie Waller Memorial Trust Website: How Can I ask for Help?

The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) assess and treat children and young people up to the age of 18 (and their families), who show signs of mental health difficulties.

CAMHS website: https://childrenandfamilyhealthdevon.nhs.uk/camhs/

Starting Point - Starting Point - HeadsUP Mental Health Awareness CIC (headsupmha.com) - Single point of access service for young people aged 4–17 years struggling with their mental health. Self-referral.

Esteem Team - Home | EsteemteamAutism enabling | Esteemteam | Devon - Work with children and young people who have additional needs or struggle with their mental health.

Young Minds - YoungMinds | Mental Health Charity For Children And Young People | YoungMinds - Young Minds are a mental health charity for children, young people and their parents, making sure all young people can get the mental health support they need.

Frank - Honest information about drugs | FRANK (talktofrank.com)  - Find out everything you need to know about drugs, their effects and the law. Talk to Frank for facts, support and advice on drugs and alcohol today.

Staying Safe - Staying Safe - For those who are feeling suicidal. Provides information on how to make a safety plan.

NSPCC - NSPCC | The UK children's charity | NSPCC - NSPCC is the UK's leading children's charity, preventing abuse and helping those affected to recover. 

BEAT - The UK's Eating Disorder Charity - Beat (beateatingdisorders.org.uk) - Beat is the UK's leading charity for people affected by eating disorders and their carers. Find out how to get help, access information, join events, donate and more.