What is Youth Mental Health Day?
Break the stigma around Mental Health! It is OK not to be OK, today is a day to encourage discussion and better the understanding of mental health in young people.
What is Mental Health?
Mental health is a collection of our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. Depending on what is going on around us can affect how we are feeling , thinking and acting in our every day lives which can influence how we make choices whether these are healthy or unhealthy choices.
“1 in 6 children aged 5 to 16 were identified as having a probable mental health problem in July 2021. That’s five children in every classroom.” – youngminds
The Outreach Team asked 2 groups of young people what they thought about Mental Health, here are a selection of answers we received:
Don’t bottle your feeling’s up, get support with your struggles!
Childline- Call 0800 11 11 Childline | Childline
If you are worried about anything, it could be something big or something small – don’t bottle it up. It can really help if you talk to someone. If there is something on your mind, ChildLine is here for you. You can get support from a counsellor on their online chat or call their helpline.
Samaritans- Call 116 123 Samaritans | Every life lost to suicide is a tragedy | Here to listen
Talk to us any time you like, in your own way, and off the record – about whatever’s getting to you.
Runaway Helpline- Call or Text 116 000 Homepage – Runaway Helpline
Runaway Helpline offers confidential support to young people aged 11-17. If you are thinking about running away, have already run away, or if you have been away and come back you can contact them.
You can also contact them if you are worried that someone else is going to run away or if they are being treated badly or abused.
Call or Text 116 000 Free from any phone even without credit
1-2-1 Webchat every day 14:30-21:00
Kooth- Online Chat Home – Kooth
Kooth is an online counselling and emotional well-being platform for children and young people. It is free, safe and anonymous.
Online Chat: Mon – Fri 12:00-22:00 and Sat – Sun – 18:00-22:00
Young Minds- Mental Health Support For Young People | YoungMinds
YOUNGMINDS aims to make sure young people get the best possible mental health support, have the resilience to overcome life’s difficulties and are supported and empowered, whatever the challenges.
Text 85258 for support and if it is urgent help you need text YM to 85258
If you are a parent worried about a child call 0808 802 5544