Children and young people

Looking after your wellbeing is very important. There is lots of differing information online about emotional wellbeing, some of which is untrue or misguided, and it can cause worry.

The following are links to websites you can trust for sources of information and support services, many of which we work with regularly. These are not the only things worth looking at online, but they are a great place for you to start looking.

• Autism Explained - Video animation providing a view of autism from a young person’s perspective.
• Beat(formerly Eating Disorders Association) - The UK’s leading eating disorder charity with online support groups and a helpline for anyone under 18.
• Childine- Comforts, advises and protects children 24 hours a day and offers free confidential counselling.
• Family Eating Disorders Service (FEDS)- Support for children, young people and families affected by an eating disorder.
• Mind- An independent mental health charity providing information and support to anyone experiencing mental health issues, plus Autism & Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) training courses for parents and carers.
• On My Mind (Anna Freud Centre)- Self-care strategies if you are feeling low or anxious, and a wellbeing directory.
• Samaritans- A 24-hour confidential listening and support service.
• Winston's Wish Bereavement Support- Counselling for children, young people and families who have experienced bereavement in their direct family.
• Young Minds- A leading UK charity providing resource booklets, self-help guides, service directory and a parent and carers helpline.