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In order to get the most out of learning at school, college or in the workplace, we need to be mentally fit and healthy. Anxiety, depression and other mental health issues can have a major impact on our ability to learn, affecting our energy levels, concentration, focus and confidence. Click on the links below to discover a range of resources, organisations and information that will help you deal with life’s stresses and support good mental wellbeing.
Anna Freud Centre Mentally Healthy Schools
Advice and free quality-assured resources to help education staff in schools and FE settings better understand and promote pupils’ mental health and wellbeing.
Anna Freud Centre Youth Wellbeing Directory
A directory for under-25s listing local and national organisations that support mental health and wellbeing – search by location, issue or service for the support you need.
Eggtooth
Mental Health counselling and activities in Hastings and Rother.
MindEd
A free educational resource on children, young people, adults and older people's mental health, with more than 400 e-learning sessions created by professional organisations in the field.
NHS - Sussex Children and Young People's Mental Health Services
A list of common mental health problems and life challenges that young people face – from anxiety to addiction and family breakdown – plus tips on how to monitor and manage them, and further sources of support.
Papyrus Hopeline UK
Suicide prevention support for under-35s who are experiencing suicidal thoughts and those who want to support them. Resources cover topics such as distraction techniques, coping strategies and the different forms of help available.
States of Mind
Mental Health and Emotional Well Being (MHEWB) for young people - national service.
Time To Change
A bank of free resources to help challenge mental health stigma and discrimination, including activities, toolkits, training programmes and films for students and staff, to help this generation become more open about mental health.