Mind

One in four people will have a problem with their mental health at some point in their life – so virtually everyone will be affected, whether personally or if a friend or family member is affected.

Why am I feeling this way?

It's difficult to stay positive when things around you are not going so well. Not being able to deal with your emotions effectively can cause other areas of your life to get out of control if not tackled.  Everyone experiences a period where they feel sad, anxious or angry, but if these symptoms continues for a long time then you really need to seek help.

Below are three of the most common mental health problems:

Depression 

What is it? It is more than a feeling of sadness. A person experiencing depression will feel not only an overwhelming sadness but also a sense of worthlessness. They will also feel run down - mentally tired. Read more.

How to get help  Childline is a confidential helpline for children and young people. Call free on 0800 1111 and speak to a counsellor.

Self-harm

What is it? It is when a person inflict physical injury to themself - the most common being cutting or burning, often as a way of coping with trauma or a specific problem.  Find out more

How to get help Contact Childline on 0800 1111 and speak to a counsellor.

Eating disorder

What is it? It is when food is used by a person to cope with emotional problems such as anger, anxiety, loneliness or sadness. For more visit beat (beating eating disorder)

How to get help Contact beat Youthline 0845 634 7650     text: 07786 20 18 20 or email: fyp@b-eat.co.uk

Young Minds

Young Minds website was developed with the help of young people. Read about common mental health concerns, problems other young people have had and how they got through it.

 London

Uthink London is a recovery programme aimed at young people aged 14-18 who are at the risk of developing, have, or are caring for someone with a severe mental illness as well as young siblings aged 14-25.

Find out more about Uthink London recovery programmes

Safetalk

Counselling for under 25s
A place to talk about anything that is troubling you, which may include friendships, bullying, sexual abuse or maybe you’re just not ‘feeling right’ at the moment. You will be listened to and taken seriously.

Whatever it is, there is a Counsellor here for you. It’s Free. It’s Confidential.

Contact Brook  or email counselling@brook.org.uk or call 020 7703 9660

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