Mental Health Support: Resources

Croydon Voluntary Action

Catch 22 designs and delivers services that build resilience and aspiration in people of all ages and within communities across the UK. Youth Substance Misuse For millions of people in the UK, drug taking is a normal day of everyday life: from drinking alcohol or caffeine to taking a paracetamol for a headache. For some though, drug taking is a serious problem, often having a devastating effect on the individual’s life and the lives of those around them.  W: https://www.catch-22.org.uk/resources/

Croydon Council Mental Health & Wellbeing: Free Advice, Guidance and Tools: https://rb.gy/6iu2r

The Croydon walking for health scheme and Nordic walks at Lloyd Park:https://rb.gy/y0hyl

Neighbourhood & Heritage walks: https://rb.gy/8wmf2

Every Mind Matters Sleep page:https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/mental-health-issues/sleep/

Good Thinking: London's digital wellbeing service provides a range of resources to help improve mental wellbeing including NHS-approved apps. Resources for sleep, anxiety, low mood or stress, for Young People, those who are grieving, students, employers and employees:  W: www.good-thinking.uk  | Young People:  W: www.good-thinking.uk/youngpeople

Getting it on: Provides information and services for young people on sexual and mental health issues, drugs & alcohol and relationship problems. W: www.gettingiton.org.uk

Happify App: Activities and games to help reduce stress and improve your mental health: Apple Downloadable link: W: https://rb.gy/9hlgs | Play Store Download Link: W: https://rb.gy/b6var

Institute of Wellbeing: FREE downloadable Wellbeing Toolkits. Talking to Children About Grief, Loss & Death; Family Bonding; Managing Relationships in Difficult Times, How to Make the New Normal Feel Normal, Emotional Hygiene for Children, Emotional Hygiene.  W: www.theinstituteofwellbeing.com/wellbeing-kits/

Independent Age: FREE downloadable 'If you are feeling lonely' booklet:  W: www.independentage.org/get-advice/if-youre-feeling-lonely

Music for My Mind Playlist Make :  Free App for families affected by dementia or memory loss  W: https://musicformymind.com/

On my Mind: Has a range of free digital resources aimed at those aged up to 25. W:www.annafreud.org/resources/children-and-young-peoples-wellbeing

  • Youth Wellbeing Directory - Self-care: Strategies to help manage mental health when they're feeling low and anxious - LGBTQI+ mental health: A resource to support the mental health and wellbeing of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, and intersex young people - Dealing with Loss and Bereavement: Advice for those recently bereaved - Resource section: For schools, colleges, workplaces, and services where you can download leaflets, posters, and flyers, and access to other resources such as our animations for schools for free.

Trans Hope Flourishing project: Supporting young working-class trans individuals facing mental health challenges. To receive a THF box, full of tips, self-care suggestions. Young people should complete this online form W: http://tiny.cc/bnjivz

Wellbeing You: FREE downloadable booklet: ‘Take Control over your future health’: W: www.wellbeingyou.org/the-new-gp-partnership-handbook-is-here/

Young Minds: Mental Health Resources and advice for professionals working with young people. W: www.youngminds.org.uk/professional/resources/

YGAM Resources: Working to prevent children and young people from experiencing gaming and gambling harms through awareness raising, education and research. W: https://www.ygam.org/



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