Children's Mental Health Week 2023

Every day this week pupils are being shown the following video clips which have a particular focus on mental health.

Our young people are also being encouraged to participate in a personal challenge to 'disconnect in order to reconnect'. How will our young people get on? We hope to share some of their success after the February holidays.

To complement the range of support pupils are offered at Bathgate Academy, we would also like to draw pupil's attention to all of the incredible resources that are available to pupils at any time of day. Please explore the links below to find something that meets your needs. Remember, it is ok not to be okay and there is ALWAYS someone in school who can listen and help you.

General Support and Helplines

NHS Inform Website - Support for a range of Mental Health Issues

https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/mental-health (opens new window)

CAMHS - Support for a range of Mental Health Issues -

https://www.camhs-resources.co.uk/websites (opens new window)

Mind -

https://www.mind.org.uk/ (opens new window)

Place2Be -

https://www.place2be.org.uk/ (opens new window)

Therapy Comic - Comic illustrations that provide an understanding of different mental health issues as well as providing support and strategies to cope with poor mental health.

https://www.therapycomics.com/ (opens new window)

Young Minds - providing young people with tools to look after their mental health.

https://www.youngminds.org.uk/ (opens new window)

SuperBetter - builds resilience - the ability to stay strong, motivated and optimistic even in the face of change and difficult challenges.

https://www.superbetter.com/ (opens new window)

Child Bereavement UK - providing support to young people and families affected by bereavement.

https://www.childbereavementuk.org/ (opens new window)

Childline - 24/7 support by phone, online chat or email.

https://www.childline.org.uk/ (opens new window)
0800 1111

Give Us a Shout - 24/7 text service

https://giveusashout.org/ (opens new window)
Text 'shout' to 85258

The Mix - Free, confidential support for young people under 25 via online, social and mobile

The Mix (opens new window)

0808 808 4994

Samaritans - 24-hour helpline offering emotional support for anyone feeling down, distressed or struggling to cope.

Phone: 116 123
Email: jo@samaritans.org (opens new window)
Visit: https://www.samaritans.org/?nation=scotland (opens new window)

Breathing Space - A confidential out of office hour's telephone line for people over 16 experiencing low mood, anxiety or depression.

Phone: 0800 83 85 87
Visit: http://breathingspace.scot/ (opens new window)

Anxiety Management

Scottish Association for Mental Health (SAMH) - Useful Guides, Contact Details of Organisations That Offer Support,

https://www.samh.org.uk/get-involved/going-to-be/information-help/children-and-young-people (opens new window)

Anxiety UK - Helping to Support those Suffering from Anxiety.

https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/ (opens new window)

Moodjuice - Self-Esteem Help Guide

https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/mental-health/mental-health-self-help-guides/self-esteem-self-help-guide (opens new window)

Young Scot - Aye Feel

https://young.scot/campaigns/national/aye-feel (opens new window)

Brave - Young people can learn how to reduce stress and anxiety, and improve their mood - this tool can also benefit parents too.

https://www.brave-online.com (opens new window)

Depression

Heads Above The Waves - Blogs, advice and information about depression and self-harm.

https://hatw.co.uk/ (opens new window)

Papyrus - supporting the wellbeing of all young people with a specific focus on suicide awareness, prevention and support.

https://www.papyrus-uk.org/ (opens new window)

National Self Harm Network (NSHM) - support individuals who self-harm to reduce emotional distress and improve their quality of life as well as raise awareness of the issue to help combat discrimination.