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Wellbeing & Mental Health

Wellbeing is about feeling happy and healthy. This page will link you to key sites which can offer you hints and tips on how to manage your wellness.

My Mental Health

Mental Health is all about  how you feel about yourself emotionally & socially.  Do things that are good for you The Children's Society produced a Mental health and wellbeing  A-Z

If you are under 18 and live in Leicestershire, Leicester or Rutland did you know you can access information to explain why you may be struggling with you mental health  & refer yourself

Find out more HERE

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Are you a young person under 18 and need urgent help with your mental health? Call NHS 111 option 2, speak to a professional, attend A&E if you have a physical injury, self refer at www.myreferral-llr.nhs.uk,

its important to remember you have rights for your mental health:  Mind 

Why am I feeling like this?

Throughout life you may have many ups and downs. This is perfectly normal and part of everyday life. However sometimes you may need some support to help with your feelings. There are many different places you may turn for support when you are in a time of need.  

The Tellmi website for young people aged 11+ and is an excellent place to start that is filled with lots of  friendly advice. The space is fully anonymous  where you can chat to people your own age or access professional support . Counsellors are available 365 days a year tellmi

You could also contact the Teen health service for support. Either in school if you feel you want to talk to somebody in person or via their website with has lots of hints and tips about wellbeing. Teen Health 

Coping with Life

This section is for advice around abuse, body issues, bullying, relationships and friendships.  

The Young Minds website is a brilliant resource, this link will take you directly to the coping with life section: Young Minds

The Tellmi website for young people aged 11+ and is an excellent place to start that is filled with lots of  friendly advice. The space is fully anonymous  where you can chat to people your own age or access professional support . Counsellors are available 365 days a year tellmi

If you need support on issues of self harm and suicide prevention, but don't feel ready to talk to with someone in person check out the Harmless website: Harmless 

Healthy Relationships

A healthy relationship is one that makes you feel happy, respected and cared about. You should feel you can trust the other person and you share responsibility about the way you communicate with each other. All relationships have their ups and downs which is normal, but it is how you both navigate your way through your relationship. You should feel that  you both want the same things but also feel comfortable to talk about things when you feel unhappy.

 Health and Wellbeing Officers : Teen Health service 

Autism and mental health

If you are Autistic & need help with your mental health its import that you get the right support. If you live in Leicestershire, Leicester or Rutland ChatAutism, is a safe confidential space for you to seek help & advice

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Or you can Text 07312 277097 or you can start a chat with a Health Care professional here :  start a chat here

 

The Little Book of Relationship Care

The Little Book of Relationship Care is also available as a hard copy and can be found in our family hubs

Feeling Safe

It is your right to feel safe all the time  be that at home, at school or just in general day today life. Sometimes the places we expect to feel safe don’t make us feel OK. Free online support is available.

If you feel like you need a safe space to speak you can contact the Samaritans

Mental health support can be found here with a 24 hour helpline: NHS 

Find your nearest mental health cafe:  Neighbourhood Cafes

At school you should have the opportunity to talk to your teen health adviser or a member of the pastoral team. To find out about the teen health service in your school, check out their website: Teen Health

What is Domestic abuse? : YouTube

What is Coercive control? : YouTube

Supporting a friend or family member

Sometimes those around us may come to us for support. Whilst we want to be there for them, it may be hard to know what advice to give them. Here are some links which may be useful to direct them to, to help them out

Bereavement: Winston's Wish  Cruse     

Bereavement following suicide:  Bereavement by Suicide 

Domestic violence and abuse support:    Helpline & Services – Important Updates – FreeVA Support  

Domestic Abuse support for Young People : The YP project

Relationship and counselling support : Relate 

 

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