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/

The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) provides a free, confidential helpline and webchat service for anyone struggling with life’s challenges, including professionals supporting others in distress. The C.A.R.E. Kit is made up of three modules to help you support young people - from introducing the topic of mental health to what to do in a crisis. Each module contains four vital actions that can help prevent suicide: Check-in, Ask, Remain close, and Expert help. Go to W: care.thecalmzone.net to access support or find out more. You’re not alone—help is available.

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/

The Burning Breath Chapters is an educational text based on first-hand accounts of therapy by published writers, as well as award-winning filmmakers, project managers, and experienced frontline practitioners, who work full-time in the criminal justice and mental health sectors.

Published by Collective Inks and features work from service users at the Royal Bethlem hospital it is endorsed by leading figures at the South London and Maudsley foundation trust and funders such as MSN. The book is co-authored by a young published poet named Mase Okor and peer worker Jason Harris from a trust in Norfolk. You can see further details below:

The authors’ work journeys through childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and maturity, exploring the overcoming of traumatic experiences and adversities in urban communities. These writings focus on the practice and approach of mindfulness meditation and its incredible power to transform the hearts of those who have found themselves at the edge of society’s experiences. This book describes these life stages through a range of mindfulness textbooks of leading authors and case studies, as well as works in philosophy, social sciences, Zen Buddhism, and psychology.

Review: Victoria Hart, Social work and safeguarding lead, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust 

'This is a remarkable book which shares the author's experiences in an accessible and inspirational manner to both tell there story and growth, learning and reflections through prose and poetry, but also shares insights for those of us who work in mental health services with an ambition to drive improvement. This narrative speaks from the heart and there unique journey is one that allows those of us on the outside, to step inside the feelings of mental illness, pain and disruptive life events. The use of poetry, in particular is compelling in expressing the feeling behind the actions. The authors marry together the storytelling, poetry, reflection and learning to build a unique, creative book which drives improvement and change within mental health services and mental health professionals and I am grateful to them for that.'

Available at Waterstones or online 
1. https://www.collectiveinkbooks.com/mantra-books/our-books/burning-breath-chapters
2. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1785359940?tag=johnhuntpubli-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1