Mental Health
Websites and links to help children with any mental health issues.
NSPCC
The NSPCC is a charity which works to support children and keep them safe. There is a parenting advice page on the website which gives advice on early parenting (babies) managing family life, including separating families and talking about difficult topics. It has sections on friends and relationships, this includes how to deal with bullying as well as online safety and how to support your child with depression, anxiety, self harm. The NSPCC helpline is available 10am-6pm Monday to Friday. If you think a child is in immediate danger, please call the police on 999 straight away.
helpline 0808 800 5000
Young minds
Young minds website is full of advice and information to give young people the tools to look after their mental health. It empowers parents to be the best support they can be to the young persons in their lives. You can make contact by texting the shout line 24 hours a day.
Text Shout to 85258
Sunrise Wellbeing
Sunrise Wellbeing therapy centre are a team of experienced therapists and holistic practitioners providing a hub of support through 1:1 and group sessions to children, young people and adults (in person and online). This is not a free service.
0116 4648087
Childline
Childline is a free online, on the phone, anytime support line for children to speak 1:1 to a counsellor about anything that is worrying them.
0800 1111
Mind
Mind is a mental health and wellbeing service, they have information for young people aged 11 -18 years when they are finding things hard. They are able to seek support for themselves or parent/carers or family members can seek advice on how to best support a child.
0300 1233393
Health for Kids
Health for kids have a children and adult website. The children's site has information on how to stay healthy, feelings and how to get help. The grown up section offers parents and carers a wealth of information on how to support you child to be happy and healthy and support them grow. There are top tips and advice on all aspects of children emotional and physical health, from keeping kids active and eating well, to building their confidence and equipping them to cope with specific health issues.
Anxiety UK
Anxiety UK helps to support people living with anxiety, stress and anxiety based depression. They offer a range of support services including their TAUK service which provides personalised support and information for anyone living with anxiety. This is not a free service.
Helpline 03444 775774
Text support 07537 416906
Self Harm
The Anna Freud site is designed to give export informed guidance to help school staff understand and promote children's mental health. It gives guidance on how to start a conversation with children and parents as well as information about specific conditions.