Sites to read advice and seek support from
4YP – Suffolk Young People’s Health Project (4YP) is a local charity which provides and coordinates services that improve the social, emotional, and physical health and wellbeing of young people in Suffolk, aged 12-25.
Mental health and wellbeing (thesource.me.uk)– Information, advice and support for anyone aged 0 to 25 years
Home – Kooth Your online mental wellbeing community. Free, safe and anonymous support from hints and tips, the discussion board and direct chat with a member of the Kooth team
Every Mind Matters – NHS (www.nhs.uk)
Resource library : Mentally Healthy Schools – link to LGBTQ+ resources, many other ‘topics’ covered
Health and wellbeing | Suffolk Libraries – recommended reading available in Suffolk Libraries
Reading Well for children | Reading Agency – a selection of titles to support KS2/3 students with their mental health and wellbeing. Many will be available in the school library, some from your local library
Reading Well for young people | Reading Agency – a selection of titles to support 13-18 students with their mental health and wellbeing. Many will be available in the school library, some from your local library
2021 Book Collections & Guides | Empathy Lab – “Empathy is learnable – only 10% of our empathic ability is genetic. Scientists say that reading builds empathy, and this will play a direct role in helping raise an empathy-educated generation.” – Miranda McKearney OBE, EmpathyLab’s founder
Home – BIK Portal (betterinternetforkids.eu) – internet safety advice
Charlie Waller Trust, mental health charity
Psychology and Therapeutic Services: Sleep Resources | Suffolk County Council advice on getting enough sleep
Blog – Teen Breathe – blogs on many issues and how to keep life in balance
Wellness Wanders – Cambridge Botanic Garden – weekly virtual walk videos, a lovely way to chill for 10 minutes
5-Minute Meditation You Can Do Anywhere – YouTube a quick chance to stop and be still
Lessons Worth Sharing | TED-Ed – videos on many subjects including wellbeing
Stem4 – Supporting Teenage Mental Health
