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Information for young people aged 11-18

We're Mind. We understand mental health and wellbeing. We're here if you need us for support and advice. We help everyone understand mental health problems, so no one has to feel alone.

This page is also available in Welsh (Cymraeg).

How we can help

If you're going through a difficult time or are struggling with how you're feeling, it can be really scary and upsetting. We're here to help you understand you're not alone and to help you find the support you deserve.

On this page, you can find information about mental health and wellbeing and how to find support.

If you are looking for information on coronavirus, go to our hub of coronavirus content for young people. There you'll find advice and support on how to cope during this time, including tips from other young people.

Your feelings

Information for when you're struggling with how you're feeling and want to understand why.

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Finding support

Information about the different places you can go for help when you need support for how you're feeling.

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Looking after your wellbeing

Information on understanding mental wellbeing, and how to look after it.

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Opening up

A guide on talking to friends and family about how you're feeling and what to do if they don't understand.

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Talking to your doctor

A guide on talking to your doctor about how you're feeling and tips on how to get the most out of your appointment.

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Understanding CAMHS

Information about CAMHS, how to access them and what to expect.

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Your mental health

A guide to understanding mental health and mental health problems, with answers to common questions.

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Mental health problems

Information about some of the different types of mental health problems, and symptoms.

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Understanding diagnosis

A guide to understanding a mental health diagnosis and how it may affect you.

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Going into hospital for your mental health

Information and resources to support you if you're going into hospital as a voluntary patient or being sectioned.

Go to our information hub

Treatment and support glossary

Explains words and phrases that you may hear when getting treatment and support for your mental health.

Go to our glossary

Moving to adult services

A guide on what to expect when moving from child to adult mental health services, and what to do if things don't go the way they should.

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Confidence and self-esteem

Information about confidence and self-esteem, with tips to help you feel better about yourself.

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Supporting a friend

Information about how to support a friend who is struggling with the way they're feeling.

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Your rights

Information on what your rights are and why they're important.

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Useful contacts

If you feel you need more support, there are a number of organisations you can contact.

Go to our useful contacts

For parents

Information for parents or guardians who are supporting a young person.

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Bupa Foundation Partnership

Our information for children and young people has been developed with funding from the Bupa Foundation.

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