Welcome
Life can throw you a curve ball! You may be having a tough start, a tough day, a tough night or just a tough life. We want you to know that you can do this!
Looking after our mental health is so important. We can all do this together.
We want to help you get well.
NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE.
YOU CAN GET THROUGH THIS. I'M POSSIBLE.
How we can help
This site is designed to help you get back on your feet. if you're struggling. We don't claim to be experts or health professionals.
If you're really struggling:
It's best to get professional help.
Follow the links at the bottom of the site.
However, we'd love to help by sharing our personal stories, views and top tips on how we've coped with different mental health issues in the past.
Below you'll find a range of topics, click on each one to find out more.
Topics
We've covered some topics below that we've had personal experiences with in the past or struggle with now. Click on each topic below to hear our stories and how we deal with these mental health issues day to day.
Low Mood
Kate
Grief & Loss
Danny
Low Self Esteem
Destiny
Self Harm
Lindz
Anxiety
Lauren
Family Relationships
Jake
Eating Disorders
Kate
Online Bullying
Destiny
Identity
Lauren
Supporting others
Some of you might not be struggling with any of these mental health issues but you know someone who is.
This section covers how you can best support someone close to you if they are struggling and you're not sure what to say or where to point them to.
Supporting a friend
Jake
Links to more help
If you're in need of urgent care, you can ring the NHS on 111 who will be able to he provide Emergency Medical Services in the UK.
If you need someone to talk to. You can call Samaritans for free, who are there to listen. They won't judge or tell you what to do.
Providing advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem.
Help if you're struggling with your feelings, providing practical tips and advice from young people.
Lily Jo is a trained counsellor & her Project is Self Help Resource, designed to help you help yourself. It covers everything talked about on this site in more detail and depth.