Understanding mental health and the teenage brain
Local resources for young people
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Off The Record
OTR is a mental health social movement run by and for young people aged 11 to 25 living in Bristol and South Gloucestershire.
National and online resources for young people
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Kooth mental health support
Whatever you're feeling, free, safe and anonymous mental health support.
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Help for teenagers, young adults and students (NHS)
Advice and support with mental health problems.
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Young Minds: Guides for Young People
Online guides to help you understand more about how you're feeling, get information about a mental health condition or find support.
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Student stress (NHS)
You may feel stressed about starting university, exams, coursework deadlines, living with people you do not know, or thinking about the future. Advice on identifying and dealing with stress.
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The Childrens's society: Information for young people
Support if you are looking for someone to talk to about how you're feeling or you want to read up on a particular mental health issue such as depression or anxiety. Talk things through and get advice.
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Emotions and impulsive behaviour (BBC Bitesize)
Video about why you may be so emotional.
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Family conflict (BBC Bitesize)
Video about why you might argue with your family.
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Can't stop scrolling? (BBC Bitesize)
Video about why you can't stop scrolling.
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Social media and self-esteem
Explore the highs and lows of growing up online. Support to help you navigate life on social media.
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Sleep and tiredness (BBC Bitesize)
Video about why you may be so tired.
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Understanding your brain
An online course to help understand emotional health, relationships, your brain development and how to support your mental wellbeing. Use access code 'GROWING' to get the course for free.
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Understanding your feelings
An online course to help you understand emotional health, why you feel the way you do and how to manage these feelings. Use access code 'GROWING' to get the course for free.
National and online resources for parents and carers
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Depression in children and young people (NHS)
Find out how to spot the signs of depression in young people and information on when to get medical help.
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Looking after a child or young person's mental health (NHS)
How to help a young person with their mental health, how to talk to them about their mental health, and when to spot signs they might be struggling.
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Young Minds: Guides for parents and carers
Understand more about young people's mental health, get information about a mental health condition or find support.
National and online resources for all
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Mental health for children, teenagers and young adults (NHS)
Find advice and support about mental health for children, teenagers, students and parents.
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Shout
Free, confidential 24/7 text support for anyone struggling with mental health.
National and online resources for professionals
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Teacher support
Resources for teachers to support student wellbeing and mental health.