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Mental Health and Wellbeing

Just as our body can become unwell, so can your mind. When we are feeling physically unwell, for example a cold, or broken leg, we may go to the G.P to get some help and treatment. There is support and treatment available for when our minds become unwell. Sometimes people may be more reluctant to get help for this because they do not understand it.

By clicking on the headings below, you can access resources, information and further support. Please do not be afraid to speak out and ask for help if you are concerned about yourself or someone else.

Please note, this information is NOT a diagnosis. It is aimed at providing an understanding of different mental health conditions. Your G.P may be able to make a diagnosis for depression or anxiety. For other less common mental health concerns, a referral to a mental health specialist would need to be made.

Autism

Understanding Autism (video)- by Jumo Health

Autism Info- by NAS

Many supermarkets now offer extra support for people with hidden disabilities, for example Tesco offer visual guides for people with Autism, speech difficulties. Tesco also offers a ‘quiet hour’ for people with hidden disabilities on a Wednesday and Saturday from 9am – 10am. Lighting is often dimmed during this time too. Invisible Disability- TESCO

Sunflower lanyards are available to people with hidden disabilities, no need to provide proof of a disability. Ask at the customer service desk. When wearing a lanyard, people are aware that you may have a hidden disability and allow you more time, additional help from staff in store.

Ride the Rapids

Anger

Managing Anger Booklet

It is normal to experience anger, but if it becomes uncontrollable or harmful, you may need a little bit extra help.
Young Minds have some helpful tips and video clips to help you manage your anger if you are struggling.

https://www.youngminds.org.uk/young-person/my-feelings/anger/

Anxiety

Free downloadable apps to help support you with your mental health.

Mindshift – An app to help you understand, reflect and manage your anxiety, worry panic and/or phobias. It provides you with the tools to face your anxiety rather than avoid it. You can learn, set yourself goals and engage in different activities.

SAM (Self-help app for the mind) – Observe how anxiety affects you over time; this app helps you to understand and manage your anxiety through self-help exercises and private reflection.

My possible self- Follow the simple learning modules which focus on different things (stress, worry, unhelpful thinking and many more). The modules include a learning section and an activity section. It is a great way to take control of your thoughts, feelings and behaviours.

NHS Anxiety Self Help Guide

Mind Anxiety and Panic Attacks Guide

Depression and Low Mood

Here is a self-help guide for supporting individuals with low mood. If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts/self-harm – please contact your GP or A&E in an emergency. If you are struggling with motivation speak to on of the wellbeing team or a parent/carer and they can support you with the self-help guide. 

https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/mental-health/mental-health-self-help-guides/depression-self-help-guide

Free Apps to help support with low mood.
(Moodpath has in -app purchases)

Daylio Help with low mood / depression: This diary tracker let’s you record your mood and activities in order to identify patterns of behaviour that may be contributing to your low mood. You can then use this information to create more positive patterns and improve your mood.

Moodfit – Customise goals, gain insight into what brings you up and down, use tools including challenging thoughts, mindfulness, breathing and grounding to boost your mood as well as improve your sleep and general wellbeing.

Moodpath – An app to assist you on your journey to taking control of your thoughts and feelings. Identify patterns through the diary, read useful information and listen to audio tracks for guidance and encouragement.

Exams

Supporting a Child During GCSE’s

Looking After Yourself During Exams

 

The following link provides advice and support for pupils who may be worried about their exams and it is all in one place!

https://www.bbcchildreninneed.co.uk/changing-lives/supporting-young-people-with-exams/

 

Have you ever struggled with revision? Not sure how to revise? If so, then click on the link below for the top evidence-based revision techniques.

https://www.bcu.ac.uk/exams-and-revision/best-ways-to-revise/best-revision-techniques

 

If you need help planning your revision time, here is an online planner that creates your timetable for you!

https://getrevising.co.uk/planner/week/2022-11-21

 

Revision Timetable Template

Gender Identity

Mermaids –  Information and support for gender diverse young people, parents, families, and carers

https://mermaidsuk.org.uk

www.mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/lgbtiqplus-mental-health/about-lgbtiqplus-mental-health/

Self-Harm

About Self Harm- by Mind

My Feelings, Self Harm- by Young Minds

If you are concerned about someone who is self-harming, please go to your GP. If you are unsure of how to keep a young person safe, call 999 or go straight to A&E immediately.

Wellbeing

Five ways to wellbeing – an evidence-based approach to improving and maintaining wellbeing.

https://www.health-in-mind.org.uk/resources/5_ways_to_wellbeing/d140/ 

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