National support
Anna Freud
The Anna Freud Centre is a UK charity made up of mental health and wellbeing professionals. The charity offers free self-care plans for children and young people in primary and secondary school. The plans walk you through a series of steps and help you to create a self-care plan that works for you. The plan will help to identify activities that you can use to support your mental health.
You can visit the Anna Freud website for more information about the:
Beat
Beat is a charity that provides free advice and support to anyone living with an eating disorder. Visit the beat website for more information.
Childline
Childline is a UK charity that offers free advice online and over the phone to anyone under the age of 19. You can talk to a counsellor about anything, including topics like:
- bullying
- abuse
- safety and the law
- your bod
- your feelings
- friends
- relationships and sex
- home and family
- school, college or work
You can call 0800 1111 to talk to a counsellor. You can also visit the Childline website to read the message boards or chat to a counsellor online.
HOPELINE247
HOPELINE247 advisers work with you to understand why you might be having thoughts of suicide. They provide a safe space to talk through anything that's happening in your life that could be impacting your own or anyone else’s ability to stay safe.
If you're having thoughts of suicide or are concerned for a young person who might be, you can visit the HOPELINE247 website for confidential support and practical advice.
PAPYRUS
PAPYRUS is a UK charity dedicated to the prevention of suicide and promotion of positive mental health and emotional wellbeing in young people.
You can download a range of help and advice resources on the PAPYRUS website. This includes resources about:
- self-harm
- coping with exams
- being yourself during change
Young Minds
If you’re struggling with your feelings, you're not alone. Visit the Young Minds website for practical tips and advice from young people and information about getting support.