Help Manage Anxiety!
This Mental Health Awareness Week's theme is 'anxiety'. There are many events, apps, websites, helplines and resources which can help your anxiety. If you ever feel overwhelmed, please consider one of the below, or read the full pdf here.
Read about Maternal Mental Health here.
See our Mental Health Awareness Week activities here!
Apps to help manage anxiety
Daylight
For people who are feeling worried or anxious. There are a range of tools and techniques that can help support you when facing difficult situations and to be more present.
Safespot
An app for iPhone and Android that promotes positive mental wellbeing in children and young adults. An innovative approach empowering young people to be able to be aware of their own emotional wellbeing and mental health.
SAM
A self-help app for the mind to help you manage down anxiety, depression and loneliness.
Mindshift
A free app designed to help teens and young adults cope with anxiety.
My Possible Self
Can help you understand the causes of stress, anxiety and low mood so you can learn coping mechanisms and manage future situations better.
CAMHS Resources
A collection of apps that are designed to support young people, adults and families with their mental health and well-being. Some do need a paid subscription to use them while others are freely available.
Anna Freud
Information on a range of approved apps suitable for young people that are free to download.
Sleepio
A sleep improvement program proven to help you clear your mind, get better sleep, and have better days.
Useful Websites
Anxiety UK
Provides a wealth of information and resources for children, young people and adult. The also offer a helpline and text support service.
NHS Inform
A list of support services and practical advice for those struggling with the anxiety caused by money worries.
Resources for Managing Anxiety
Mental Health Foundation
A guide providing tips on how to overcome fear and anxiety.
Young Minds
A guide for young people. Find out what causes it and what you can do to feel better.
SAMH
5 ways to better mental wellbeing guide. Small things you can do to help improve your mental wellbeing.
Young Scot
Find out what anxiety is, what causes it, symptoms and ways you can help yourself.
Mind to Mind
Shares practical advice across a range of topics such as dealing with feeling 5 ways to better mental wellbeing guide. Small things you can do to help improve your mental wellbeing. anxious, stressed, or low, how to improve sleep and moving through grief.
NHS Inform
What to do if you are struggling with anxiety.
Helplines
Breathing Space
Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
ChildLine
For children and young people, for whenever they need support or advice. It is open 24/7, and there are many ways to get support. You can call 0800 1111.
www.childline.org.uk
National Debtline
National Debtline is a debt advice charity run by the Money Advice Trust. They provide a free and confidential debt advice service. Call freephone 0808 808 4000 Monday to Friday 9am-8pm and on Saturdays 9.30am-1pm.
NHS24 Mental Health Hub
Telephone advice and support on healthcare can be obtained from NHS24 by phoning 111; the Mental Health Hub is open 24/7.
Shout
A free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone who is struggling to cope. Text SHOUT to 85258.
Samaritans
Provide confidential non-judgemental emotional support 24 hours a day for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair. You can contact Samaritans free by phoning 116 123 or via email on jo@samaritans.org
