Do you feel like you are struggling because of COVID-19? You might be feeling emotions that are new and scary because of what is going on in the world.
These resources can help you get through this difficult time.
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Good Mental Health Matters
Developed by the NHS in Kent, Good Mental Health Matters is a free resource for Primary and Secondary school teachers, parents and young people.
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How to support a friend
If your friend is going through a difficult time or is struggling with the way they're feeling it can be hard to know what to do.
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Looking after your wellbeing
Information for young people on understanding mental wellbeing, and how to look after it.
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Understanding my wellbeing
Information for young people for when you're struggling with how you're feeling and want to understand why.
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Visiting your Doctor
A guide for young people on talking to your doctor about how you're feeling, and tips on how to get the most out of your appointment.
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Moving from child to adult mental health services
A guide on what to expect when moving from child to adult mental health services and what do do if things don't go the way they should.
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Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Sometimes we can be so tense that we don't even remember what being relaxed feels like. This exercise teaches you to recognise when you are starting to get tense and how to relax
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Sunday Scaries - Take a Mindful walk
Try this mini-meditation series from Headspace, to help clear your mind in these difficult times. When our minds get busy and we can’t focus, taking a walk can help clear our head.
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Sunday Scaries - A Mini-Meditation on Self-Care
A four minute meditation guide
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Sunday Scaries - A Mini-Meditation for Our Wellbeing
As the world collectively takes steps to safeguard the physical health and wellbeing of ourselves and loved ones, it’s also important to take care of our minds.
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Prevention of young suicide
We provide confidential support and advice to young people struggling with thoughts of suicide, and anyone worried about a young person
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Young Minds
Information and resources
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Big White Wall
Online support for 16-25 year olds.
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Release the pressure
Providing support no matter what you are going through.
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See it differently
Support for if you are experiencing parental conflict
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School Nursing Service
We can offer up to six counselling sessions for young people aged 11-19. These sessions can help a young person gain understanding and develop strategies to help them feel better.
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Cruse - Coping with Trauma and Loss
Someone close to you may have died in sudden and/or traumatic circumstances. You may have witnessed the death, or the deaths and injury of others. This leaflet explains some common reactions and sources of help.
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Cruse - Grief Within the Family
Our way of grieving is as unique to each of us as our fingerprint and this can cause particular problems when a family is affected by grief.
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Cruse - Coronavirus, Grief and Trauma
- If someone dies of coronavirus or complications resulting from the virus, a number of things may be particularly hard for family and friends to deal with.
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Children and Young People's Counselling Service
Providing up to 12 sessions of bereavement support for children and young people who are bereaved as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Holding on letting go
This Kent-based charity helps young people (6 – 16) to cope with the death of someone close to them.
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Young Minds - Grief & Loss
When you lose someone close to you, it’s natural to feel sad, depressed, worried or angry. Everyone reacts in their own way. If you’re finding it hard to cope, we can help you find support.
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Cruse - Help is at hand
Support after someone may have died of suicide.