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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.
Action Your Potential
Includes a number of videos focusing on how your brain works, how to develop positive mental health habits and strategies that support wellbeing and productivity.
Anna Freud Centre Youth Wellbeing Directory
A directory of local and national organisations that support mental health and wellbeing for under-25s – search by location, issue or service for the support you need.
ChildLine
A free, confidential helpline offering support to under-19s with any issue they’re going through, plus access to counselling services, videos on everything from puberty to bullying, and a how-to-cope tool.
Future Learn
Offers a free, short e-learning course to help young people manage low mood and depression during Covid, looking at managing difficult thoughts, self-care and resilience.
NHS - Children and Young People's Mental Health Services
Information on NHS mental health services including emergency 24/7 support plus useful links to other organisations that can help.
NHS - Every Mind Matters
Mental health and self-care information and advice for young people, with videos on topics such as social media safety, better sleep and tackling anxiety, as well as a tool to create your own Covid-coping strategies.
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 manage them and other sources of support.
NSPCC
Information and support to help parents/carers keep their children safe — from advice on mental health to online safety, and what to do if you’re worried about a child.
Skill Up
A series of short online courses on topics as diverse as consent, homelessness and finding work.
The Mix
Offers a free, confidential helpline and online community for 13 to 25 year-olds as well as information and videos on self-care, counselling services.
Young Minds
Practical advice on where to get mental health support on issues ranging from isolation to eating disorder management, as well as racism, social media and sexuality.