I am a young person
If you’re feeling like you need support, you are not alone.
We all know how to seek help when we have a cold or break a bone but it’s often hard to know where to turn when we need support with our mental health.
Mental health problems are very common. In fact, by the time we’re 16, three of us in every classroom will have experienced a mental health problem.
If you’re at all concerned about your mental health, or the mental health of a friend or family member, it’s really important to seek help. Sometimes this can be as simple as discussing it with a friend or trusted adult. Talking about what’s on our minds can be the first step to feeling better. But there may also be times when we need professional help. If that’s the case, making an appointment with your GP is a good place to start. We've got some useful guidance on attending that first appointment.
We’ve developed a range of resources, tools and services just for young people. These can help you to learn more about mental health and how to look after it.
Youth Activists
Sign up as a Youth Activist!
Time For You
A wellbeing service for anyone experiencing mild to moderate emotional or mental health difficulties
Online resource for young people
Our Digital Self-Care Plan for 16 to 24-year-olds
Got a question about mental health?
We can help.
Whether you’re seeking support, looking for more information for you or someone you love, or just want to have chat about mental health, we’re here.
National organisations that offer support
Aye Feel, by Young Scot
Information about how to look after your emotional wellbeing, support from organisations around Scotland and tips on how to promote a positive mindset.
Email: Infoline@young.scot
B-eat
Support and services for those dealing with an eating disorder, including a YouthLine open 4pm – 10pm, every day.
Available: 4pm -10pm every day
Phone: 0808 801 0711
Visit: http://www.b-eat.co.uk
Breathing Space
A confidential out of office hours telephone line for people over 16 experiencing low mood, anxiety or depression.
Phone: 0800 83 85 87
Visit: breathingspace.scot
Childline
A free, private and confidential service for anyone under 19 in the UK.
Available: 24 hours, 7 days a week
Phone: 0800 1111
Visit: http://www.childline.org.uk
Moodjuice
Offers information and advice to those experiencing troublesome thoughts, feelings and actions.
NHS24
If you're feeling distressed, in a state of despair, suicidal or in need of emotional support you can phone NHS 24 on 111.
Phone: 111
Visit: www.nhs24.scot
Samaritans
24-hour helpline offering emotional support for anyone feeling down, distressed or struggling to cope.
Phone: 116 123
Email: jo@samaritans.org
Visit: www.samaritans.org
Shout
Shout 85258 is the UK's first free, confidential, 24/7 text support service. It's a place to go if you're struggling to cope and need mental health support.
Phone: Text 85258
Visit: https://giveusashout.org/
The Mix
Free, confidential support for young people under 25 via online, social and mobile.
Phone: 0808 808 4994
Visit: http://www.themix.org.uk
