Find help
Whether you want to know more about how you're feeling, get information about a mental health condition or know what support is available to you, our guides can help.
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Get urgent help
If you need support in a crisis, these contacts can help you.
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Coronavirus and mental health
Tips, advice and guidance on where you can get support for your mental health during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic
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What is mental health?
We all go through times when we feel worried, confused or down. But when it starts to feel difficult to do everyday things it could mean we have a problem with our mental health.
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Feelings and symptoms
Feeling different from usual or noticed a change in your behaviour? Find out about common feelings and symptoms where to go to get help.
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Conditions
Use our guides to find out more about different mental health conditions.
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Looking after yourself
Whether it’s spending time on social media, being with friends and family, or going to university – there are things we do every day that impact our mental health. Read our tips and advice on how you can look after yourself.
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Medications
If you are thinking about taking mental health medication, here is some general information which might help. Please note this is not medical advice. Always talk to your doctor.
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Your guide to mental health support
Your Guide to Support helps you to take the next steps in improving your mental health.
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For parents
Worried about a child or young person's behaviour or mental health? You're not alone.
The YoungMinds Blog
Young people share their stories, tips and advice on mental health
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How you can help someone having a panic attack
Your first panic attack can be a scary experience, but there are things you can do to manage them. Beth gives her advice on how you can help someone having a panic attack.
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Ten things I wish people knew about self-harm
Self-harm is still often misunderstood. Lucas, 19, shares ten things he wishes people knew about it.
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Taking citalopram to treat depression: Rachel's story
Rachel shares her experience of taking citalopram to treat her depression.
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Four coping techniques for when you feel anxious
Georgie knows what it’s like to live with anxiety, and the difficulty you can have getting through a day. Here she shares her top coping techniques that she’s found have really helped and reduced her anxiety.
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My CAMHS journey
Sometimes young people do not get the support they need for their mental health when they need it. Ed, 17, shares his experience of getting help from Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).