For up-to-date information about mental health, including:
- Understanding mental health and wellbeing
- Recognising mental health difficulties
- Getting support
- Looking after your mental health
visit the YoungMinds guide to mental health:
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If you feel you or your emotional well being is in danger, seek advice from an adult. It's okay to not feel okay, but there is hope and the NHS is here for you too. Help is available if you need it, including urgent 24/7 support and mental health services.
What is mental health?
We all have mental health, just as we all have physical health. Mental health affects how we think, feel and act. It can change over time and can be influenced by our experiences, relationships, education, work and physical health.
Everyone can experience times when they struggle with their mental health. If you are worried about your own mental health, or the mental health of your child or young person, support is available and it is important to remember that you are not alone.
If you feel that you or someone else is at immediate risk of harm, seek urgent support from emergency services or a healthcare professional.
More information to support you to look after your mental health, which is linked to your physical health as well as relationships, education, training and work can be found in the health and wellbeing hub.
Learn More About mental Health
Support for Young People
YoungMinds offers advice, information and practical support for children and young people on a wide range of topics, including:
- Anxiety
- Low mood and depression
- Stress and exam pressure
- Identity and self-esteem
- Relationships and friendships
Support for Parents and Carers
YoungMinds provides guidance and resources to help parents and carers support children and young people with their mental health and wellbeing.
Further Support inc. information on BLMK Together
You can find additional information, advice and local support services throughout the Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub.
BLMK Healthier Together have a variety of information to support mental health for young people.
