Exam Stress
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/1HsY1X8ySjKBMVXPVCbP4qH/exam-stress
http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/Pages/Coping-with-exam-stress.aspx
19 Teen Books That Deal with Mental Health
http://scottishbooktrust.com/reading/book-lists/19-teen-books-that-deal-with-mental-health
Depression
Cool heads: stress essentials
www.healthscotland.com/documents/1485.aspx
This booklet is designed to help young people keep up the fight in the battle of life. There is lots to help with various traumas they might be facing or might have in the future.
DIPEx
www.healthtalkonline.org/mental_health
Watch, listen and read interviews with people who have personal experience of depression, and find reliable information on treatment and where to find support.
Living Life to the full
A Scottish interactive site for depression and anxiety, where users can access cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) treatments online.
LGBT Youth
Information for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender young people as well as links to local groups.
Depression Alliance
www.derpessionalliance.org/?gclid=CJCivdr0xMoCFQHkwgodSw4NFA
A support network and information resource for anyone living with depression.
Mind
Tel: 0300 123 3393
Works to create a better life for everyone with experience of mental distress. Depression and manic depression fact sheets can be downloaded from the website.
Royal College of Psychiatrists
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/expertadvice/youthinfo.aspx
This website provides information and resources on mental health for professionals, parents and young people.
The Site
For those aged 16+, this website run by YouthNet provides information guides on a range of issues (including mental wellbeing) and a non-judgemental Q&A function with expert advisers to respond and offer support.
SeeMe
‘See Me’ is Scotland’s national campaign to end the stigma and discrimination of mental ill-health.
The Lowdown
Tel: 0808 802 4444
Advice on mental, physical and sexual health for teenagers.
Youthhealthtalk
www.healthtalk.org/young-peoples-experiences
Information on how young people deal with depression.
YoungMinds
Advice for young people about what to do when they have problems that are worrying them.
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)
Tel: 0800 58 58 58
Support for young men who find it hard to talk about their worries.
Who Cares? Scotland
Tel: 0141 226 4441
A voluntary organisation that works directly with Scotland’s children and young people in care.
Anxiety
BBC Online
Help with School Issues.
EPIC friends
Advice on helping friends who are stressed.
Get Connected
Help with issues that can be stressful such as those concerned with family, school and money.
Mind
Mind helps people take control of their mental health. They do this by providing high-quality information and advice, and campaigning to promote and protect mental health for everyone.
Steps for Stress
This website gives advice on practical ways to start dealing with stress.
TeensHealth
A website for teenagers, giving advice on a wide range of physical, mental and social health topics.
YoungMinds
YoungMinds is the UK’s leading charity committed to improving the mental health and emotional wellbeing of children and young people and empowering their parent(s)/carer(s).
Cool heads: stress essentials
www.healthscotland.com/documents/1485.aspx
This booklet is designed to help young people keep up the fight in the battle of life. There is lots to help with various traumas they might be facing or might have in the future.
See Me
‘See Me’ is Scotland’s national campaign to end the stigma and discrimination of mental ill-health.
Royal College of Psychiatrists
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/expertadvice/youthinfo.aspx
This website provides information and resources on mental health for professionals, parents and young people.
The Site
For those aged 16+, this website run by YouthNet provides information guides on a range of issues (including mental wellbeing) and a non-judgemental Q&A function with expert advisers to respond and offer support.
Suicide
Childline
Tel: 0800 1111
Helpline for young people to discuss any problems or concerns.
Papyrus
Tel 0800 068 4141
Support for young people, their friends and parents if they are feeling suicidal.
Mind
Tel: 0300 123 3393
A range of advice and support about mental health topics.
YoungMinds
Advice for young people about what to do when they have problems that are worrying them.
Youthhealthtalk
www.healthtalk.org/young-peoples-experiences
Information for young people on a range of health topics.
ASIST
(Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training)
www.livingworks.net/programs/asist/
ASIST is a LivingWorks Education programme that provides participants with practical training to be more willing, ready and able to intervene in order to prevent the immediate risk of suicide.
safeTALK
(Suicide Alertness for everyone)
www.livingworks.net/programs/safetalk/
safeTALK was developed by LivingWorks Education. As more people are trained to be suicide alert, increasing numbers of people with thoughts of suicide are connected to the intervention help they need. In only a few hours, participants learn how to provide practical help to people with thoughts of suicide. Participants leave more willing, ready and able to perform an important role.
Self harm
Childline
Tel: 0800 1111
Knowledge Services
www.healthscotland.com/resources/library/index.aspx
Tel: 0141 414 2762
Email: nhs.healthscotland-knowledge@nhs.net NHS Health Scotland’s lending service for books, videos and training materials for anyone interested in health improvement.
Depression Alliance
www.depressionalliance.org/?gclid=CJCivdr0xMoCFQHkwgodSw4NFA
A support network and information resource for anyone living with depression.
NSHN
The National Self Harm Network, providing a forum for survivors, professionals and family.
Recover your life
Online self harm support community.
Self injury support
Works to support girls and women in emotional distress and to develop services and raise awareness of self harm and mental health issuses.
Support for Young People Impacted by Self Harm
Provides self harm recovery, advice and support for young people.
The Calm Zone
Targeted at young men aged 15-35, offering help, information and advice. Anyone, regardless of age, gender or geographic location can call the helpline.
Cool heads: stress essentials
www.healthscotland.com/documents/1485.aspx
This booklet is designed to help young people keep up the fight in the battle of life. There is lots to help with various traumas they might be facing or might have in the future.
See Me
‘See Me’ is Scotland’s national campaign to end the stigma and discrimination of mental ill-health.
The Site
For those aged 16+, this website run by YouthNet provides information guides on a range of issues (including mental wellbeing) and a non-judgemental Q&A function with expert advisers to respond and offer support.
Eating disorders
Royal College of Psychiatrists
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/expertadvice/problemsdisorders/anorexiaandbulimia.aspx
Leaflets on anorexia and bulimia can be downloaded. Written for people who suffer from eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia and those who care for them, they give good quality information on assessment and diagnosis, treatments and living with eating disorders.
Anorexia and Bulimia Care
www.anorexiabulimiacare.org.uk/
Anorexia and Bulimia Care offers a professional, personal and caring service, from a team of staff with experience in eating disorders, providing encouragement, advice and support for all involved (sufferers and family members) to help make full recovery possible.
b-eat
Tel: 0345 634 7650 (under 25s)
This is a UK charity for people with eating disorders and their families. There are separate confidential helplines – one for adults and one for young people under 25. Under 25s can also text or chat online to a member of the youth team.
Mind
www.mind.org.uk/help/diagnoses_and_conditions/eating_distress
This booklet is for anyone who is affected by eating problems. It describes the signs and effects of eating problems, suggests possible causes and looks at the different treatments available.
Overeaters Anonymous
Overeaters Anonymous is a fellowship of individuals who, through shared experience, strength and hope, are recovering from compulsive overeating. They welcome anyone who wants to stop eating compulsively.
Young Scot
Information and help on eating disorders.
www.findingbalance.com/articles/what-is-ednos/
Informative article about disordered eating and EATING DISORDERS NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED (EDNOS)
Alcohol, drug and substance abuse
Alcohol general information
Alcohol Concern
Information on alcohol use.
NHS inform
www.nhsinform.co.uk/support-services/topic/?letter=A&topic=Alcohol
Information on alcohol and liver disease, alcohol dependence and withdrawal symptoms, and alcoholism and problem drinking for those aged 16+.
Royal College of Psychiatrists
A range of leaflets on various topics related to substance abuse and mental health.
Mind
Booklet: Understanding addiction and dependency.
Drinkaware
www.drinkaware.co.uk/check-the-facts/alcohol-and-your-child
A range of resources, tips and tools for talking to young people about alcohol at any age.
Talk About Alcohol
A site for teachers, parents and young people aged 11-16 with information, lesson plans and resources about alcohol.
Youthhealthtalk
www.healthtalk.org/young-peoples-experiences
Information for young people on a range of health topics.
The Site
For those aged 16+, this website run by YouthNet provides information guides on a range of issues (including mental wellbeing) and a non-judgemental Q&A function with expert advisers to respond and offer support.
Teenage Health Freak
A website for teenagers, giving advice on a wide range of physical, mental and social health topics, including alcohol.
Drugs general information
Drugscope
Topics include treatment, side effects and UK drug laws.
Know the Score
Tel: 0800 587 587 9
For free 24-hour confidential drugs information and advice.
Parentline Plus
Information for parent(s)/carer(s) on talking to children about drugs and alcohol.
Royal College of Psychiatrists
Information on drugs and alcohol for anyone worried about themselves, a friend and/or a relative.
Scottish Families Affected by Drugs
Details are available here of local support groups.
FRANK
Tel: 0300 123 6600
Text: 82111
FRANK helps young people find out everything they might want to know about drugs (and some stuff they don’t). As well as a website full of facts, friendly, confidential advice is available via phone, text or email.
Youthhealthtalk
www.healthtalk.org/young-peoples-experiences
Information for young people on a range of health topics.
The Site
For those aged 16+, this website run by YouthNet provides information guides on a range of issues (including mental wellbeing) and a non-judgemental Q&A function with expert advisers to respond and offer support.
Teenage Health Freak
A website for teenagers, giving advice on a wide range of physical, mental and social health topics, including drugs.
Psychosis
Support in Mind Scotland
www.supportinmindscotland.org.uk
Bipolar Scotland
Tel: 0141 560 2050
Hearing Voices Network
Tel: 0114 271 8210
Scottish Recovery Network
Tel: 0141 240 7790
Email: info@scottishrecovery.net
Mind
Tel: 0300 123 3393
Rethink
Tel: 0300 5000 927
Email: advice@rethink.org