Emotional wellbeing for young people
Your mental health is important. Having good mental health can positively influence your emotional, psychological and social wellbeing. It can affect how you think, feel, act and how you:
- manage stress
- interact with your family and friends
- make choices
If you want to understand how you're feeling or find support, the services listed below may be able to help.
Universal Crisis Team
The Universal Crisis Team are available 24 hours a day.
If you or a young person you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, call 0300 123 9015.
For medical emergencies or immediate danger call 999. For medical assistance call NHS 111.
Looking after your emotional wellbeing helps you cope with life’s ups and downs.
It supports healthy friendships, builds confidence, and gives you tools to manage stress now and in the future.
The Health and wellbeing for young people page, provides support and advice on topics like:
- sexual health
- drugs and alcohol
- gender identity
- vaping
The NHS Healthier Together website has information and advice for young people in North Cumbria. It covers topics such as:
- staying healthy
- mental health
- school life
- handling life
- relationships
Mindfulness means paying attention to the present moment.
Practising mindfulness can help you feel calmer and more focused. The following apps may help.
If you're in full time education or training, your school or college is often the best place to start.
They may help you access Barnardo's North Cumbria Mental Health Support Team.
The following organisations may be able to help you if you need more support.
Trauma and loss
Organisations that can help support young people with trauma and loss.
Bereavement support
Organisations that can help with bereavement support for young people and their parents.
