On this page, we would like to let you know about some online resources that can be helpful for young people who are experiencing mental health problems, and for families. There is no ‘one-size-fits-all’ resource, but you may wish to explore some of these and discuss ideas with young people and their support network. Your ISP Centre can also put you in contact with a therapist for advice and support.
Mental health support and advice
Formerly known as Big White Wall
This is a digital mental health support service which is available online, 24/7. It is completely anonymous so you are able to express yourself freely and openly. It provides tailored self-help programmes covering topics such as depression and anxiety.
This is an award-winning app developed for teenage mental health. It uses the basic principles of dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT), which is an evidence-based therapy. The app provides tasks to help you resist or manage the urge to self-harm.
Formerly known as Elefriends
Side By Side is a mental health social network, managed by Mind. It aims to provide a supportive online community for people aged 18 and over to chat about their lives, including any mental health problems, and just to be themselves.
This is a site which uses meditation and mindfulness techniques to reduce stress and help relieve anxiety.
Provides free, safe and anonymous online support for young people. Resources include being able to chat to counsellors and read articles written by other young people.
Valuable resource that provides advice, support and information on an extensive set of topics from sleep problems to suicidal thoughts.
An app that can help teenagers and young adults manage their anxiety. Gives useful advice and strategies.
Provides support and information for the under 25’s on a range of topics including, mental health, substances, your body, relationships and others. Also has a free phone number: 0808 808 4994.
A free NHS mental health and wellbeing app designed to help with stress, anxiety and depression. Includes advice, tips and tools to improve mental health and wellbeing.
Free educational resource on children and young peoples’ mental health for parents and carers.
A virtual coach that can help manage emotions and thoughts. It uses evidence-based cognitive behavioural techniques (CBT) among others, to help build resilience and move forward.
For the Kent area. Offers advice around improving mental and physical well being. Provides useful contact numbers if you are in emotional distress and require urgent support.
