Supporting others – for 11-18 year olds
Information and resources to help you support a friend or partner who is struggling with their feelings.
How we can help
It can be difficult to support someone who is struggling with their feelings or mental health.
We have information and advice on how you can support a friend or partner, while also looking after yourself too.
Seeing someone you care about going through something difficult can be very hard. But remember this won't last forever.
Introduction to supporting your friends or partners
Information on how to support friends or partners who are struggling with the way they're feeling.
Tips for supporting your friends or partners
Tips and ideas for supporting friends or partners with how they're feeling, as well as looking after yourself.
How to support another young person who self-harms
Tips and ideas on how to support another young person who is self-harming, plus ways to look after your own wellbeing.
How to support another young person with anger
Tips and ideas on how you can support a friend, partner, sibling or any other young person when they feel angry, including tips for if you feel unsafe.
Tips for looking after your wellbeing
Practical tips and ideas for looking after your mental wellbeing.
Useful contacts for young people
If you need more support, there are a number of organisations you can contact for help and advice.
There's always someone out there who cares for you and understands what you might be going through – Shaik, 16
