Asking for help
We all need a bit of help sometimes. But it can be difficult to know how, or who, to ask. We look at some ways you can ask for the help you need.
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Sometimes it can feel like we don't have any control over what we think or how we feel. But by making simple changes to our lives, we can make a real difference to our mental health. Feeling good is worth investing in - and the best thing is that these simple tips won't cost you much time or money.
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Social media and mental health
How you experience social media can affect your mood. That’s why, together with O2, we’ve gathered these tips and advice on how to enjoy a more positive time online.
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Believe in yourself
It’s common to suffer from low self-esteem at some point in your life, but you can do things to make it better. Help boost your wellbeing by trying these seven steps.
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Asking for help
We all need a bit of help sometimes. But it can be difficult to know how, or who, to ask. We look at some ways you can ask for the help you need.
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Take time out
However busy you are, it’s important for your mental health to take time out for yourself, relax and recharge the batteries.
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Friends and family
Find out how friends and family can help you stay mentally healthy, and get tips on managing changes like divorce or separation.
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Drugs and alcohol
Find out how drug and alcohol use can affect mental health and where to find more information and support.
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Young carers
As a young carer you can find helping someone very rewarding, but you also have the right to be looked after. Find out what young carers do, how to spot if it’s getting too much and what to do about it.
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Looking after yourself at uni
Being at university can be a really exciting time, but it can also feel stressful or overwhelming at times. Here are some ways you can look after yourself at uni.
Coping With Mental Health Issues
Join the Movement
There are plenty of ways to get involved. Explore how you can become a part of the UK’s leading charity for children and young people's mental health.
Find out how you can get involved with us and help to champion young people when it comes to mental health policy and care.
If you’re aged 14 to 25, then you are key to our mission. We want to put young people at the heart of everything we do whether it’s raising awareness of mental health problems, promoting wellbeing in schools or having your say on how mental health services are delivered in the UK.
It was the first moment I felt like I had real influence. It was special because, when you have depression, you don’t feel like much of what you do has an impact on the world.