Support Highlights

Breathe's New Look

Webchat online support

online, text, webchat

SilverCloud

silvercloud, online, cbt

Free Data Scheme

data, money help, phones

Grounding Techniques

coping strategies, grounding

Young Adults Peer Research

research, group, young people

Hear Our Stories

tog mind, Tameside, Hear Our Stories

Community Hive

TOG Mind, community hive

Our Peer-Led Research

Support in schools

school support, college

Help with self-harm

#Self-harm, #Hurtingmyself, #Cutting

Experiencing Loneliness and Isolation

#Loneliness, #Isolation, #Anxiety

What is Anxiety

#Stress, #Anxiety, #Examstress

Interview with Chloe Macfarlane

art, horsfall, create

Worried about money?

money, finances, stress

Periods and Mental Health

periods, seasons

Intrusive Thoughts

intrusive thoughts, ocd

Celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month

lgbt history, mancheseter, famous faces

Things to do Instead of Scrolling

phone, activities, wellbeing

How to Start a Campaign

campaign, protest, voice

What is Depression

#Feelingsad, #Depressed, #Lowmood

Tips for Studying

examstress, studying, school

What is FGM?

FGM, female genital mutilation

What is trauma

#Trauma, #PTSD, #Flashbacks

Managing anger

anger, aggression, rage

What is OCD?

OCD, #Intrusivethoughts, #Anxiety

Exploring Relationships

#Asexual, #LGBTQ+, #Relationships

Help with domestic violence

abuse, violence, domestic

How to Make Your Own Zine

zine, create, art

Body Positivity in a World of Photoshop

body image, photography, self esteem

Creativity in Care

Creative, care-experienced

Meet Our Writers

Support for suicidal thoughts

#Suicide, #Death, #Depression

What is Burnout

#Burnout, #Stress, #Anxiety

5 Ways to Wellbeing

#Wellbeing, #Selfcare, #Mentalhealth

Thriving at Work

#ThriveReport, #Mentalhealth

LGBTQ+ Hub

LGBTQ+, lgbt, lgbtq+ queer

Sisterhood and Solidarity

lgbtq+, identity

First Person Stories: Being a Freelance Artist

freelance, art, confidence

Pros and Cons of Getting a Diagnosis

diagnosis, labels, mental health

Dealing With Imposter Syndrome

imposter, confidence, self worth

First Person Stories: Things I Wish I Knew Before my First Job

job, work, rights

What is Social Anxiety?

anxiety, phobia, people

What is Psychosis?

psychosis, hallucinations, paranoia

What is Postnatal Depression

#Depression, #Birth, #Newborn

Understanding sex & consent

#Sex, #Consent, #Sexuality

Exploring Sexual Health

#Sexuality, #Contraception, #Sex-ed

What are Personality Disorders?

personality disorders, BPD

Returning to "normal"

covid, lockdown, anxiety

Pubs are open! ...Now what?

drinking, covid, lockdown

My tips on gender

#Trans, #Non-binary, #Q42

First Person Stories: Being period positive and testing period products

#Period, #Menstruation, #Menstrualcycle

Disabled people are sexy, pass it on

#Disability, #Sexuality, #Ableism

Coming Out

#Comingout, #LGBTQ+, #Q42

Food recipes when cooking feels impossible

#Food, #Recipes, #Depression

Interview with Elizabeth Rajchart

#Disability, #Ableism, #Mentalhealth

Dealing with money

#Money, #Financialstress, #Debt

What are panic attacks?

#Panicattacks, #Stress, #Anxiety

Understanding Eating Disorders

Eatingdisorder, #Food

Guilt and productivity during Covid-19

#Covid, #Lifeafterlockdown, #Quarantine

Feeling behind Life after Covid

#PostCovid, #NotGoodEnough, #Anxiety

Physical Health

#Wellbeing, #Physicalhealth, #Diet

Confidence and Self-esteem

#Confidence, #Bodyimage, #Anxiety

Dealing with body changes during Covid-19

#Weightgain, #Weightloss, #COVID-19

Experiencing bullying

#Bullying, #Lonely, #Confidence

Gender Jargon Buster

#GenderJargonBuster, #Gender, #Q42

What is bipolar disorder?

#Bipolar, #Depression, #Moods

Resources

#Helplines, #Self-harm, #WomensSelfInjury

First Person Stories: Coming Out

#Genderfluid, #Trans, #Q42

Understanding Sexuality

#Relationships, #Sexuality, #Q42

First Person Stories: Getting an STI diagnosis

#STI, #SexualHealth, #Herpes

First Person Stories: Moving Abroad

#Movingabroad, #Erasmus, #University

Take our self-care quiz!

#Self-care, #WELLBEING, #Positive

How to write a personal statement

#University, #Personalstatement

Alcohol and drug use

#Alcohol, #Drugs, #Addiction

Understanding Gender

#Gender, #LGBTQ+, #Q42

Understanding Abortion

#Abortion, #Pregnant

Moving in or out of a family household

#Moving, #Friends, #Family

Telling a teacher or boss about your mental health

#Tellingsomeone, #Boss, #Teacher

Returning to work after a year on furlough

#COVID-19, #Lockdown, #Quarantine

COVID-19 and wellbeing & mental health

#Pandemic, #Lockdown, #Worries

Understanding shame

#Guilt, #Shame, #Worry

Stepping out of social media

#OnlineSafety, #Eating, #Self-Harm

#WATCH

#READ

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#Helplines #Self-harm #WomensSelfInjury

Resources

Please remember that if you are ever feeling desperate or like you might hurt yourself, you can walk in to any A+E for immediate support.

Helplines

If you are struggling with your mental health and would like to speak with a 42nd Street Duty mental health practitioner, please call us (Mon – Fri 9:30-5pm) and ask to speak to a Duty practitioner: 0161 228 7321

Samaritans provides support to people in emotional distress and crisis. Check out their email service at the samaritans.org or ring: 116 123 (Freephone number)

Childline is the UK’s free 24 hour counselling service for children and young people, available by phone on 0800 1111 and online. You can contact ChildLine about anything. No problem is too big or too small. Whatever your worry it’s better out than in. There are several ways you can get in touch with them. Please check the ‘Talk’ page: www.childline.org.uk

Papyrus HOPELineUK is a specialist telephone service staffed by trained professionals who give non-judgmental support, practical advice and information to: Children, teenagers and young people up to the age of 35 who are worried about how they are feeling. Mon-Fri: 10am-10pm, weekends: 2pm-10pm and bank holidays: 2pm-5pm.
Call: 0800 068 41 41
Text: 07786 209697
Email: pat@papyrus-uk.org

Support around self-harm for young women

Women’s Self Injury Helpline. Mon to Fri 7pm-10pm and Thu 3pm-6pm.
Call: 0808 800 8088

TESS national text and email support for girls and young women. Sun to Fri 7pm–9pm.
Text: 07800 472908
Email: tessmail@selfinjurysupport.org.uk

Websites

There is lots of great info on the YoungMinds website about mental health, where to get help and looking after yourself: www.youngminds.org.uk

Voice Collective Project The Voice Collective Project hosts an innovative new information and support website for young people who hear voices. For more info visit www.voicecollective.co.uk

Start2 is an exciting online wellbeing resource that uses art and creative activities to boost your health. Start2 is full of ideas that anyone and everyone can enjoy regardless of experience of doing creative activity. www.start2.co.uk

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Support around self-harm for young women

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