Get mental health support for young people

Mental health is as important as physical health.

You can get advice and tips to help you maintain good mental health and wellbeing. 

There is also support if you face changes to your mental health or need urgent help.

Recognising symptoms 

Understanding mental health can help you get support sooner. 

These resources can help you spot signs and symptoms:

• NHS Mental Health Symptoms Guidance
• Young Minds Signs and Symptoms
• Health for Teens has resources on low mood and emotional wellbeing
• Charlie Waller Trust for practical advice on managing difficult feelings
• Young Minds Children and Young People Mental Health A-Z
• NSPCC Recognising and Responding to Children and Young People's Mental Health

Who to talk to about mental health 

If you're worried about your own mental health, you can talk to someone you know and trust.

This may be:

• a family member
• a friend
• someone at school like a teacher or mental health champion
• a youth worker
• your GP

Not all children and young people will ask for help or want to talk. If you're a parent or carer, you can also reach out to your child's school, GP or Family Information Service for support or advice. 

Find out how to refer a child or young person you work with for mental health support