Coping With Change
Going through major changes such as leaving school or moving house can make it difficult to manage your mental wellbeing. This article outlines the stages of Reacting to Change and tips for making this process easier.
Mental Health & Making Friends
Meeting new people and making friends can be difficult at the best of times, but it’s important to consider the mental health of others and yourself when talking to new people.
Health & Wellbeing Apps
Managing your wellbeing is an on-going task. These wellbeing apps help with maintaining positive mental health and cover lots of issues from stress and anxiety to healthy eating habits. The apps are mostly free and convenient so that they can be used in a personal space at home or on the go.
The Scottish Children’s Services Coalition (SCSC)
The Scottish Children’s Services Coalition (SCSC) is committed to improving the lives of vulnerable children and young people. Their vision is for Scotland to be the best place in the world for them to grow up in.
Maintaining Positive Mental Health & Helping Others
Maintaining positive mental health can be difficult, but SAMH is Scotland’s leading charity in the mental health field. Their website offers advice on how to maintain positive mental wellbeing for yourself, as well as how you can support others.
Togetherall – Mental Wellbeing Support
Togetherall is an online community where members support each other with their mental health and wellbeing, and has many resources and tools including: An anonymous community where members can support each other Access 24 hours a day, 365 days a year Trained professionals available 24/7 to keep the community safe Self-assessments & recommended resources Creative […]
Shout – Free Mental Health Text Support
Shout is the UK’s first 24/7 text service, free on all major mobile networks, for anyone in crisis anytime, anywhere. It’s a place to go if you’re struggling to cope and you need immediate help. Shout is powered by a team of volunteers, who are at the heart of the service. We take people from […]
Best Fitness Apps
This article gives you some examples of free apps you can download to your phone to help you improve your fitness and physical health which in turn will improve your mental health and well being.
Mental Illness in Family Members
It can be a real challenge if you have a family member struggling with their mental health. This document from Young Minds lists some tips, guidance and extra information to help support yourself and your family. You can always check out their website for more help and information.
Wee Book of Promises
The Children’s Parliament’s Wee Book of Promises communicates the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) using accessible language. As a young person, you have certain rights that can’t be taken away by anyone. This book gives a good overview of what some of those rights are.