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.

Rise Above

For young people, which includes RSHE lesson plans for schools; and guidance on mental health and wellbeing during the pandemic for adults and on supporting children and young people.

SEND Support

Iask provide free, impartial and confidential information, advice and support about special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) for children, young people up to age 25, parents and carers

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.

Looking after your wellbeing

Information for young people on understanding mental wellbeing, and how to look after it.

Understanding my wellbeing

Information for young people for when you're struggling with how you're feeling and want to understand why.

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.

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.

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

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.

Sunday Scaries - A Mini-Meditation on Self-Care

A four minute meditation guide

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.

We are with you

Supporting young people with low level substance misuse or mental health issues.

Stressed?

Learn to reframe stressful situations with this short meditation.

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

Selfharm UK

Dedicated to supporting young people impacted by self-harm, providing a safe space to talk, ask any questions and be honest about what's going on in your life.

#CoviBook

An interactive resource designed to support and reassure children under 7 to explain and draw their emotions.

Meetwo

A neutral space which allows young people to experiment with what it feels like to ‘open up’without drawing attention to themselves.

Young Minds

Information and resources

Kooth

Free online support and counselling for young people across Kent

Big White Wall

Online support for 16-25 year olds.

NHS ChatHealth

Our confidential texting service for young people aged 11 to 19

Childline

Whatever your worry, it's better out than in. We're here to support you.

Release the pressure

Providing support no matter what you are going through.

Be You Project

Connects young people in Kent who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, non- binary or are questioning their sexual orientation and /or gender identity. A safe, welcoming and nonjudgemental space where young LGBT+ people can meet to have fun, socialise and help each other.

See it differently

Support for if you are experiencing parental conflict

The Mix

Here to help you take on any any challenge you're facing - from mental health to money, from homelessness to finding a job, from break-ups to drugs.

#Hereforyou

Kent young peoples mental health campaign has developed resources for schools to make sure families know wea re still providing all kinds of emotional support and mental health services, with some adjustments due to government guidance.

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.

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.

Cruse - Restoring Hope

This leaflet is about what you can do to help yourself, how others can help you, how you can help other people who may be struggling to cope after the death of someone close and where you can get more advice and support.

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.

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.

Hope Again

This website is for young people going through a bereavement, where you can find information, read other people's experiences, and add your own.

Holding on letting go

This Kent-based charity helps young people (6 – 16) to cope with the death of someone close to them.

Slide Away

A bereavement support service for young people in West Kent.

Winston's Wish

Supporting children and young people after the death of a parent or sibling.

Child Bereavement UK

We help children and young people (up to age 25), parents, and families, to rebuild their lives when a child grieves or when a child dies. We also provide training to professionals, equipping them to provide the best possible care to bereaved families.

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.

Cruse - Help is at hand

Support after someone may have died of suicide.