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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.
BAME students
Boloh - Barnardo’s
Specific advice and emotional support for BAME families affected by Covid, plus details of Boloh, < https://helpline.barnardos.org.uk/> Barnardo’s Covid-19 helpline/webchat for young people aged 11-plus and their families.
Disabled students
Disability Rights UK
Advice, factsheets and a helpline/email service providing information on independent living, work, education and skills for disabled students aged 16-plus in England, and for the parents/carers and professionals supporting them.
Estranged students
Standalone
Advice and support for young people and adults who are estranged from or have been disowned by their families, including therapeutic workshops, support groups, and practical guides for young people and parents.
Gypsy, Roma and Traveller students
Friends, Families and Travellers
Families with health and wellbeing, accommodation, education and dealing with discrimination, including details of the FFT helpline and Bad Nerves page for those in need of immediate help.
LGBTQ+ students
All Sorts Youth Project
Talk It Out is a one-to-one service across Sussex for LGBTQ+ under-25s who need emotional support – a safe, non-judgemental space to talk to trained youth support workers about sexuality or gender identity.
Mind LGBTIQ
Provides information on mental health support for people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, intersex, queer or questioning, including tips on self-care, seeking help and specialist services.
Refugee and asylum-seekers
Refugee Council
Mental health support for refugees and asylum-seekers
Refugee Council infoline
A free infoline connecting organisations that can help with wellbeing, education, employment and homelessness.
Standalone
Information and advice guides, workshops and emotional support groups for estranged students who have no contact with their family, plus other sources of support.