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Children and young people's wellbeing

Our children and young people's wellbeing resources aim to empower young people to make informed choices about their mental health & wellbeing. These pages have been co-produced by young people to help other young people.

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  • Self-care

    In this section, you’ll find practical ways to look after your mental health, allowing you to choose what works best for you. Whether you’re just starting to explore self-care or looking...

    Read moreSelf-care
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  • Understanding treatment options

    Understanding treatment options can help you think about what treatment works for you.

    Read moreUnderstanding treatment options
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  • Receiving support

    This section has been co-produced with children and young people including Anna Freud's Young Champions and features staff from across the organisation. 

    Read moreReceiving support
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  • Know your rights

    No matter how old you are, who you live with or what your experience with mental health is, you deserve to be treated fairly and given the same rights as everyone else.

    Read moreKnow your rights
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  • Shared decision making

    Working with family and professionals to make sure the treatment and support you receive is right for you.

    Read moreShared decision making
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  • LGBTQI+ mental health

    Support for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex young people.

    Read moreLGBTQI+ mental health
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  • Dealing with loss and bereavement

    Ideas and support on how to deal with a loss or bereavement.

    Read moreDealing with loss and bereavement
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  • Helping someone else

    How to support friends with their mental health.

    Read moreHelping someone else
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  • Managing social media

    Advice and guidance on how to minimise the impact of social media on your mental health.

    Read moreManaging social media
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  • Understanding referrals

    A guide to the referral process and answers to some common questions about referrals.

    Read moreUnderstanding referrals
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  • Urgent help

    On this page, you can find services offering free mental health support.

    Read moreUrgent help
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