Need to talk?

Samaritans listen in confidence to anyone in emotional distress, without judging or telling people what to do. 

​Tel: 116 123 (24 hrs 7 days a week) 
Website: www.samaritans.org

Worried about a child?

Call the NPSCC helpline on 0808 800 5000. 
​The NSPCC also has a dedicated helpline for concerns about Female Genital Mutilation: 0800 028 3550.

Research & Policy

The Mental Elf is a free blog which summarises evidence-based publications in the field of mental health. You can find The Mental Elf blog here.
All in the Mind is a podcast which explores a range of topics on the human mind, including mental health. You can find the podcast here.
Child in Mind is a podcast by the Anna Freud Centre which aims to help parents and carers understand a range of child and adolescent mental health problems. You can find the podcast here.

E-Learning

MindEd is a free educational resource for adults. It includes modules on child development and child and adolescent mental health. You can find more information here.
FutureLearn offers a range of short online courses including health and psychology courses. King's College London has also developed a course on FutureLearn called Caring for People with Psychosis and Schizophrenia. You can find more information here.

Staff Wellbeing

Moodzone is an NHS resource to help manage difficulties such as low mood and anxiety. You can find more information here.
Mind has some useful wellbeing and relaxation tips. You can find more information here. 
Headspace has some free guided mindfulness audios on their app. You can find more information here.
If you are struggling with your mental or physical health, you should seek help from a medical professional. Whilst we aim to provide links to trustworthy and useful websites, we have no control over their content.