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Emotional and Mental Wellbeing

Links to sites with additional information on emotional and mental wellbeing, including support for those who have suffered bereavement and loss, bullying and abuse, and emotional and mental health.

Bereavement and Loss

Related External Links:

  • The Child Bereavement Trust
    The Child Bereavement Trust's philosophy is based on learning from children who have experienced the death of their mother or father, brother or sister.
  • It's Not Your Fault
    Find out how to cope if your parents are going through a divorce.
  • Jigsaw4U
    Jigsaw4U is a child centred charity. It's aim is to empower children and young people, as well as their families, to develop strategies for coping with loss and trauma.
  • RD4U
    Tel: 0808 808 1677
    RD4U means the 'road for you'. It's a site designed for young people by young people to offer support after the death of someone close.
  • Saying Goodbye Project
    The Saying Goodbye Project supports children and young people who have been bereaved of someone close and who live or study in the borough of Kingston upon Thames.
  • Winston's Wish
    Winston's Wish helps bereaved children and young people rebuild their lives after a family death, offering practical support and guidance to families, professionals and anyone concerned about a grieving child.

Bullying and Abuse

Related External Links:

  • Bullying UK
    Information and advice on bullying from the UK's leading anti-bullying charity.
  • ChildLine
    Tel: 0800 1111
    ChildLine is the free helpline for children and young people in the UK. Children and young people can call us to talk about any problem – our counsellors are always here to help you sort it out.
  • Don't Hide It
    This is a special site from ChildLine for young people who have experienced abuse, featuring real life stories, help and advice.
  • The Hideout
    The Hideout provides help, information and support for children and young people who want more information about domestic violence that’s easy to read and understand.
  • Kidscape
    Kidscape is the first charity in the UK established specifically to prevent bullying and child abuse.
  • National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC)
    The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) aims to end cruelty to children. Full stop.

Emotional and Mental Health

Related External Links:

  • Counselling Directory
    Find a counsellor or psychotherapist in your local area.
  • LifeBytes
    LifeBytes is a site that gives young people aged 11 - 14 the facts about stress and emotional wellbeing in a fun and interesting way.
  • Samaritans
    Tel: 084 5790 9090
    Samaritans is a confidential emotional support service for anyone in the UK and Ireland. The service is available 24 hours a day for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which may lead to suicide.
  • TeensHealth
    A website for teens looking for information and advice about health, relationships and growing up.
  • YoungMinds
    YoungMinds is the national charity committed to improving the mental health of all children and young people.
  • Young People and Self-Harm
    A key information resource for young people who self-harm, their friends and families, and professionals working with them.