Mental Health & Wellbeing
Resources
Below is a listing of various organisations that provide services relating to Wellbeing & Mental Health.
If any of the details below require updating or amending, let us know
Please be aware that the organisations listed on this page are provided for information purposes only, and are not endorsed or recommended by STLS. You should always ensure that any service, activity, or therapy that you are considering for your child / young person is appropriate to their needs.
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Free Mental Health Resources for Schools |
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BEATBeat works with those who have an eating disorder and those supporting them. They offer a helpline, training, downloadable resources, and up-to-date information and support. |
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Child mental healthFind out more about recognising issues with child mental health, how to respond, and take appropriate action. Updated March 2021 |
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NSPCC |
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Kent Resilience Hub |
Apps Supporting Wellbeing
Apps SupportingWellbeing |
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Smiling Mind Free mindfulness information app for teens |
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Headspace A new free section in the app in response to the coronavirus, called 'weathering the storm' |
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Calm Harm A free app to help teenagers manage self-harm |
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Mee Two Regulated, a confidential app for teenagers to safely, discuss their worries |
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Calm For meditation and sleep |
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Signposting - Organisations, Support & Resources
Below is a List of Various Organisations that Provide Support, Advice and Resources.
If any of the details below require updating or amending, let us know
Please be aware that the organisations listed on this page are provided for information purposes only, and are not endorsed or recommended by STLS. You should always ensure that any service, activity or therapy that you are considering for your child / young person is appropriate to their needs.
Signposting |
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A to Z on All Things Mental Health |
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Big White Wall (BWW) is a multi-award-winning digital mental health and wellbeing service, offering safe, anonymous online support available 24/7. |
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Childline 0800 1111 (24 hours) |
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An online wellbeing hub at www.kent.gov.uk/wellbeing provides self-help advice and links to local support services to help people’s mental wellbeing. |
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New text service for children, young people, and adults needing immediate mental health supportThis service can be accessed by texting the word “Kent” to 85258. This is a 24/7 text service provided by SHOUT and the Crisis Text Line as part of the Kent and Medway Release the Pressure campaign. |
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Kooth Student Free Counselling Service for young people aged 10 to 16 for up to an hour a week 1:1 text-based chat. |
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Samaritans 116 123 (24 hours) |
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The Mix 0808 808 4994 |
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Young Minds text YM to 85258 |
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Media
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A Wonderfully Clear Description of The Triune Brain and the Role it Plays in the Fight, Flight Freeze Response. |
