Resources for young people

Resources, information and advice for young people.

We worked with young people across Scotland to develop tailored resources and guides on topics that are most important to them. The following resources might help you with how you're feeling or help you support a friend.

If you are a parent or guardian seeking more information on supporting a young person with their mental health, please see our parents and carer's page.

‘Am I OK?’

A SAMH guide for young people.

‘How to help a friend’

A SAMH guide for young people.

Testing Times

​A guide to dealing with exam stress.

Five ways to better wellbeing - for young people

We all have mental health

​A guide to understanding mental health and wellbeing for young people.

We all have mental health – audio guide.

A guide to understanding mental health and wellbeing is now also available in an audio format, narrated by two young people from Gracemount high school.

This guide provides practical advice about mental health for young people. There are five sections:

 

Been referred to CAMHS?

If you or a young person in your life has been referred to Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) you might be feeling anxious or unsure of happens next.

Find out more about the service and what to expect.

Been referred to CAMHS?