Coronavirus: Youth Info
Hi everyone, hope you are keeping well, taking care and staying safe. During these challenging and strange times, here are some useful links to sites that offer information, support and some activities.
Remember, there are simple things you can do that will help your mood and keep you and your family and friends mentally and physically active, such as:
Wellbeing Tip
Keep active from home - P.E. with Joe Wickes daily at 9am on his YouTube channel. These 30-minute workouts are suitable for all ages and it's fun! Give it a go. It increases energy, positive mood, self-esteem and helps stress and anxiety.
There's plenty of other options for exercising from home - Join Sport England's movement #StayInWorkOut
Anxious about coronavirus
YoungMinds
We're here to make sure young minds get the best possible mental health support and have the resilience to overcome life's difficulties.
Website: youngminds.org.uk
Mind
We provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. We won't give up until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets support and respect.
Website: www.mind.org.uk
World Health Organisation
WHO works worldwide to promote health, keep the world safe, and serve the vulnerable.
Website: www.who.int
Check your sources. For medical information, only trust information from the NHS, WHO or Gov.UK
Useful links to online support, apps and activities to help manage wellbeing
NHS mental wellbeing audio guides
Listen to a series of audio guides privately, in your own time to boost your mood
Website: www.nhs.uk
The Mix
The Mix is the UK's leading support service for young people. We are here to help you take on any challenge you're facing - from mental health to money, from homelessness to finding a job, from break-ups to drugs. Talk to us via online, social or our free, confidential helpline.
Website: www.themix.org.uk
Bristol Mind - LOTTY
Learning Partnership West has set up a free confidential text and online support service called LOTTY for young people in Bristol aged between 11 and 25
Website: bristolmind.org.uk
Anna Freud
We bring together leaders in neuroscience, mental health, social care and education to work together to improve understanding and practice
Website: www.annafreud.org
The Help Hub
We are a group of qualified therapists who are here to listen and support individuals who find themselves with limited contact due to the Covid-19 Coronavirus.
Website: www.thehelphub.co.uk
Childline
Childline is yours - a free, private and confidential service where you can talk about anything.
Website: www.childline.org.uk
Off The Record
Off The Record is a mental health social movement by and for young people aged 11-25 living in Bristol and South Gloucestershire. Getting support couldn't be easier.
Website: www.otrbristol.org.uk
Healthy Young Minds
A children and adolescent mental health service.
Website: healthyyoungmindspennine.nhs.uk
Support for families
HappyMaps
Worried about your child's behaviour or mental health? Not sure what's normal or how to find sensible advice? You've come to the right place!
Website: www.happymaps.co.uk
YoungMinds
We're leading the fight for a future where all young minds are supported and empowered, whatever the challenges.
Website: youngminds.org.uk
Family Lives
Family Lives is a charity with over three decades of experience helping parents to deal with the changes that are a constant part of family life.
Website: www.familylives.org.uk
Some useful apps you may need to give payment details to access free sections
Headspace
Mindfulness meditation can positively impact mental and physical health. Whether it's by reducing stress, improving sleep, increasing focus, or improving relationships.
Website: www.headspace.com
Stop, Breathe & Think
Stop, Breathe & Think: Meditation & Mindfulness app.
Website: www.stopbreathethink.com
Calm
We're the #1 app for Sleep, Meditation and Relaxation, with over 50 million downloads and over 700,000 5-star reviews.
Website: www.calm.com
MeeTwo
MeeTwo is an award winning free fully moderated app for young people, which provides peer support, expert help, inbuilt educational and creative resources as well as in app links to UK charities and helplines.
Website: www.meetwo.co.uk
BSTC Youth Work Projects: email or call 07900 253826
