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Speak to someone

Speak to someone

Live chat - Talk to us on CAMHS live 9am-9pm Monday - Friday.

Text a school nurse - for friendly, helpful advice. This service is designed for 11-19 year olds: 07507 329 600 Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm

Phone - the consultation line for parents, carers, young people and professionals is available 9am to 9pm, Monday to Friday on call 0800 170 7055.

If you are in a crisis, at risk of self-harm or suicide – the CAMHS crisis team is open 24/7 and can be accessed by calling 0800 170 7055.

Or:

Text Shout to 85258 at any time day or night. You can find out more by accessing the Give a Shout website here.
If your life is at imminent risk, call 999 for emergency help.

Get some vibes

Get some vibes

Music can have a positive impact on our mental wellbeing. Our CAMHS team has put together a playlist of songs that make them smile, check it out:

Open CAMHS team playlist on Spotify

What songs make you smile? Let us know and we will add them to our next playlist

Click here and let us know your favourite songs

Try some apps and other tools

Try some prompt cards and worksheets

We have developed some worksheets, promo cards and other tips, that some people find helpful

Open the prompt cards and worksheets

How about trying some apps?

Note: NHFT provide the following links as suggested tools, we cannot take any responsibility for content provided on third party websites

Find some inspiration

Find some inspiration

We have brought together some of the best ideas, inspiration and quotes on our Pintrest board.

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Request to follow our Participation Instagram here.

Your Words Matter - motivational speech

Find powerful influencers

We have spoken to the young people we work to look for the influencers on social media that inspire them. Let us know who else you think should be on this list - email: Participation@nhft.nhs.uk

Body positivity and eating disorders

Recovery Conner - body positivity and eating disorder advocate
You can head to the Recovery Conner's Instagram or listen to his podcast to find out more about eating disorders and body positivity.

I-Weigh - body positivity
You can access i-weigh's Instagram or listen to the i-weigh podcast for body positivity information

Jay Shetty - body and mind positivity advocate and author
You can access Jay Shetty's website or his YouTube channel to find out more about body and mind positivity, or listen to his podcast On Purpose.

Hope Virgo - body positivity and eating disorder advocate
You can access Hope Virgo's website, or her Twitter or Instagram for more information on body positivty and how she overcame her eating disorder

Nabela - body positivity and wellbeing advocate
You can access Nabela's self-care tips on her Instagram and YouTube channels.

Health

Dr Alex George - UK Youth Mental Health Ambassador and physician
You can head to Dr Alex' Instagram, his Twitter channel or watch his videos on YouTube.

Mental wellbeing

PsychologywithLee - raises mental health awareness
You can access Psychology with Lee on her Instagram

Honestly Holisitic - anxiety and wellbeing
You can access Honestly Holisitic's Instagram to find out more about how to manage anxiety.

Jim Kwik - mental wellbeing
You can access Jim Kwik's website here, or find out more on his YouTube channel.

The Depression Project - breaking down stigma on depression and mental health
You can access The Depression Project's website for more information on their work against mental health stigma. Find out more about The Depression Project on their Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok channels.

Quotes

Anonymous Positive Love - positivity and quotes
You can access Anonymous Positive Love on Instagram

The Good Quote - wellbeing and motivation
You can access the Good Quote on Instagram

Read new ideas and updates

Read new ideas and updates

Some helpful tips

Things that can help keep you mentally well…

Good physical health, eating well, exercising
Going outside and getting some fresh air
Taking part in activities, joining groups or classes in something you enjoy

Other important factors that help keep you mentally well…

Feeling valued and understood
Having opportunity’s to learn and succeed
Feeling you have control over your own life
Having a sense of belonging
Having the strength to cope when things so wrong
Recognizing what you are good and focusing on your strengths

For more tips check out the 10 keys to happier living

Read new ideas

Developing new ideas and reading others experiences are a great way to support our wellbeing. Check out our blog for inspirations and ideas.

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Relax and game

Relax and game

Here are some of favourite relaxing games:

Note: NHFT provide the following links as suggested tools, we cannot take any responsibility for content provided on third party websites or apps. NHFT does not endorse any adverts that appear on this third-party content.

Mindful colouring

Pixilart – colour by number colouring book

Happy Color
You can access Happy Color on the Google Play store here
You can access Happy Color on the Apple app store here

Hoop stars
You can access Hoop Stars on the Google Play store here
You can access Hoops Stars on the Apple app store here

Peak – brain games and training
You can access Peak on the Google Play store here
You can access Peak on the Apple app store here

Numpuz – classic number games and free riddle puzzle
You can access Hoop Stars on the Google Play store here
You can access Hoops Stars on the Apple app store here