Mental Health Support

If you, or someone you know struggles with poor mental health, there are organisations that will be able to support. Below are some of the national and local organisations, just click on the logo to visit the site.

Remember that the Safeguarding Lead in your child’s school will be able to offer you some advice and guidance.

By clicking on the appropriate logo, you will be taken straight to the advice page.

Every Mind Matters

Having good mental health helps us relax more, achieve more and enjoy our lives more. We have expert advice and practical tips to help you look after your mental health and wellbeing.

Childline

Free and confidential help for young people in the UK. We are here to help you. With lots of information and advice ranging from your feelings to the relationships you have with the people around you, Childline provides support for all with their handy toolbox.

Rethink Mental Illness

We improve the lives of people severely affected by mental illness through our network of local groups and services, expert information and successful campaigning. Our goal is to make sure everyone affected by severe mental illness has a good quality of life.

NHS Derby and Derbyshire

Emotional Health & Wellbeing

Welcome to NHS Derby& Derbyshire Emotional Health & Wellbeing toolkit.

Emotional health and mental wellbeing affect all aspects of our lives and health choices. Mental wellbeing is about feeling good and functioning well, as individuals and as communities. It is also about our ability to cope with life’s challenges and making the most of life’s opportunities.

Papyrus

Suicide is the biggest killer of young people – male and female – under 35 in the UK. Every year many thousands more attempt or contemplate suicide, harm themselves or suffer alone, afraid to speak openly about how they are feeling.

Our vision is for a society which speaks openly about suicide and has the resources to help young people who may have suicidal thoughts.

Mental Health Foundation

If your mental or emotional state quickly gets worse, or you’re worried about someone you know – help is available. You’re not alone; talk to someone you trust.

Mind

When you’re living with a mental health problem, or supporting someone who is, having access to the right information is vital. Visit the Mind website to find out more.

The Mix

The Mix is the UK’s leading support service for young people. They support you to take on any challenge you’re facing – from mental health to money, from homelessness to finding a job, from break-ups to drugs. Talk to us via our online community, on social, through our free, confidential helpline or our counselling service.

Bridge the Gap

For us, Emotional Education means educating children on all aspects of emotions, well-being, and mental health. At Bridge the Gap we specialise in nurturing Emotional Literacy skills, boosting self-esteem, and supporting a growth mindset by using a relationship focused approach.

We provide a range of services for children from birth and we also work with adults. Our team of practitioners can provide one-to-one and group sessions in a safe environment that suits individual needs.

CAMHS Resources

This site was created for young people, carers and professionals to pool together lots of helpful resources from across the internet that are available to help support your mental health and well-being.