Resources for young people
Mental health and self harming resources
Self-Harm UK
Free online support for young people aged up to 17 years old - includes a free, seven week online course with other young people and specially trained practitioners. www.selfharm.co.uk
Mind - tips for coping with self-harm
Immediate tips on how to manage self-harming thoughts.
Papyrus Hopelink helpline and safety planning platform
Papyrus provides support to prevent young suicides.
The charity has a Hopelink 24/7 helpline which can be accessed as follows:
Call: 0800 068 4141
Text: 07860 039967
Email: pat@papyrus-uk.org
Kooth - free online mental health support for children and young people
Kooth provides articles and discussion boards on mental health issues, plus access to free online counsellors.
Text 85258 for instant text mental health support from the Shout team
Shout provides instant mental health support 24/7 via text. Visit giveusashout.org or text the team on 85258 for more information.
Free mental health and self-harm prevention apps
Papyrus has created a list of apps that provides self help support around mental health issues, self-harm management, meditation, and management of anxiety and depression.
Free mental health resources
From Every Life Matters Cumbria, including suicide prevention guides, self-harm prevention guides and mental wellbeing guides.