# data[].attributes.body
https://www.coombeabbeywoodturners.org/

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
We are a friendly club with over 140 members, based in the Coventry area. Mostly amateurs of all standards from novice to expert, members are always willing to exchange ideas and advice on all woodturning topics from obtaining wood and other supplies, advising on equipment and tools, to improv…

# data[].attributes.body
https://coventrywoodcarvers.co.uk/about/

# data[].attributes.body
https://the-dice-box.co.uk/

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
The Dice Box Board Game Cafe – Warwickshire’s first Board Game Cafe – 137 Regent Street, Leamington Spa

# data[].attributes.body
https://thegamesden.co.uk/

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Orders and delivery times are currently delayed due to us moving premises. Please bear with us over the next few weeks and thank you for your understanding - The Games Den team

# data[].attributes.body
https://cwmind.org.uk/supporting-children-and-young-people/

# data[].attributes.body
https://cwmind.org.uk/asc-social-clubs/

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.provider_name
Coventry, Warks & Solihull Talking Therapies

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.authors[].name
Coventry, Warks & Solihull Talking Therapies

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
NHS Talking Therapies operates as a collaboration between Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust and Coventry and Warwickshire Mind. It is a free NHS service to help people with mild, moderate and moderate to severe symptoms of anxiety and low mood.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
Taking care of your mental health every day of the year is important, but seeking help can be a scary step. If you're struggling with your mental health and worried it might worsen, we're here to help - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Taking care of your mental health every day of the year is important, but seeking help can be a scary step. If you're struggling with your mental health and worried it might worsen, we're here to help - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.provider_name
Community Autism Support Service CASS - Autism support across Coventry and Warwickshire

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
If you live in Coventry or Warwickshire with a diagnosis of autism, or are awaiting a diagnosis, we may be able to help you, your parents or your carer.

You can start by calling the Navigation Team and ask about available support. Our team is made up of autistic individuals and those with lived experience, including parents or carers of autistic individuals.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Home - Community Autism Support Service CASS

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Welcome to the Community Autism Support Service or CASS for Coventry and Warwickshire.

# data[].attributes.body
https://aspireinarts.org/

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Our alternative provision sessions offer a different way of learning for students who may not be engaged at school, are at risk of exclusion, or show interest in the arts. Students can gain a National Qualification through us, the Arts Award.

# data[].attributes.body
https://go-cv.co.uk/

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
Go CV - Enjoy the great times in Coventry

The Go CV card is a FREE scheme for Coventry residents. You can benefit from offers and discounts on events, activities and attractions as well as savings from local businesses. There are even greater savings for those who qualify for Go CV+

Find Out More

Coventry residents save more with a Go CV card. Collect yours today!

Pay Go CV or Go CV+ prices with our partners making savings on regular prices and get exclusive offers.

Find the latest news and competitions.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Coventry residents save more with a Go CV card. Collect yours today! Pay Go CV or Go CV+ prices with our partners making savings on regular prices and get exclusive offers. Find the latest news and competitions.

# data[].attributes.body
https://undergroundlights.org/join

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
All that's missing is you.

Be the first to hear of the work we're doing with our members - including things like poetry, art and creative writing from our members themselves. You'll also be invited to our performances!

SIGN UP →

"I love my drama! Wednesday mornings are just for me". Our free weekly theatre workshops at the Belgrade Theatre in Coventry are aimed at those experiencing homelessness or mental health issues. You can join the waiting list to hear about a places on future workshops here.

REGISTER YOUR INTEREST →

Are you interested in becoming a trustee - or don't know where to start? We're passionate about bringing a diverse range of voices to the small and friendly group that support our development. Find out more about what being a trustee involves.

TELL ME MORE →

As well as giving me a focus, an outlet for creativity and opportunities to meet people, theatre gave me a space where I could put everything else I was feeling to one side.

I haven't been able to get to all the rehearsals because of the cancer I've been going through, but when I've come I've found that I've had something else to think about.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
All that's missing is you. Be the first to hear of the work we're doing with our members - including things like poetry, art and creative writing from our members themselves. You'll also be invited to our performances! SIGN UP → "I love my drama! Wednesday mornings are just for me".

# data[].attributes.body
https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/a-z-topics

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

A

A

Alcohol and mental health are closely linked. Drinking too much can affect your wellbeing. Some people may drink to try to relieve the symptoms of mental ill-health.

People with anorexia try to keep their weight as low as possible by not eating enough, exercising too much, or both.

Anxiety is a feeling of unease, worry or fear. We all feel anxious at times, but anxiety may be a mental health problem if your feelings are very strong or last a long time.

British military personnel face unique risks in service and, if they do experience mental health problems, they may require particular treatments and particular mental health services.

ADHD is a condition that affects people’s behaviour. People with ADHD can seem restless, impulsive and have problems concentrating.

Autism is a developmental disability that affects how people communicate and experience the world around them. It isn’t a mental health problem.

B

B

Everyone has changes in their mood, but with bipolar disorder these changes can be extreme, overwhelming and have a big impact on your life.

In England and Wales, nearly one in five of us come from a BAME (Black, Asian and minority ethnic) background. Challenges such as racism, stigma and inequalities can affect the mental health of people from BAME communities.

People with bulimia nervosa have an unhealthy eating cycle. They will eat a lot of food (bingeing) and then do something to try to avoid weight gain, such as vomiting or taking laxatives (purging).

C

C

Mental health problems affect around one in six children. They include depression, anxiety and conduct disorder (a type of behavioural problem), and are often a direct response to what is happening in their lives.

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) can help you understand how your thoughts and actions affect the way you feel.

Anyone can experience a mental health crisis. In a crisis, you may feel like you can’t carry on. You may be at risk of hurting yourself or trying to take your own life. It’s vital to get help immediately.

D

D

There are many reasons why people fall into debt. It’s never too late to take control of your money and get help with your debt.

Dementia isn’t just about memory loss. It can affect how you think, feel, speak and behave.

We all have times when we feel down, but depression is about more than feeling sad or fed up for a few days. Depression causes a low mood that lasts a long time and affects your daily life.

What we eat doesn’t just affect our physical health: it can also affect our mental health and wellbeing.

All drugs can have an effect on your mental health. They can change your mood and behaviour. For some people, taking drugs can lead to long-term mental health problems.

E

E

Having an eating disorder means having a difficult relationship with food. This can include eating too little or too much, or becoming fixated with your weight or shape. You may use food as a coping mechanism or a way to feel in control.

F

F

Friendship is a crucial element in protecting our mental health. Our friends can keep us grounded, help us get things in perspective, and help us manage the problems that life throws at us.

G

G

Many of us place the odd bet or play the lottery, but for some of us gambling can become an addiction and harm our mental health.

H

H

Hearing voices means hearing a voice when no one else is around, or that other people can’t hear.

Housing and mental health are closely linked. People with mental health conditions are more likely to live in poor housing and having housing problems can make your mental health worse.

Human rights are the basic rights and freedoms that belong to everyone. They cannot be taken away, although some can be restricted in certain circumstances.

L

L

Long-term physical conditions such as diabetes, arthritis or asthma can have a significant impact on your mental health.

M

M

Your doctor may offer you medication to treat your mental illness. Medication can significantly improve your symptoms, although you may experience side-effects.

In England, around one in eight men has a common mental health problem such as depression, anxiety, panic disorder or obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

Every woman’s experience of the menopause will be different. Your changing hormones can affect your physical, emotional and mental health.

Having mental capacity means being able to make and communicate your own decisions.

As we get older, changes in our lives such as retirement, bereavement or physical illness can affect our mental health.

Mindfulness is a technique you can learn to be fully present and engaged in the moment without judging anything. It can help you manage your thoughts, feelings and mental health.

O

O

Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder involving distressing thoughts and repetitive behaviours.

Online resources – from information to self-help programs to therapy – can be a great way to help your mental health. It’s important to find the right sort of support for you.

P

P

A panic attack is a feeling of sudden and intense fear. It can come on quickly and for no apparent reason. Panic attacks can be very frightening, but they’re not dangerous.

Being a parent with a mental illness can be hard. But with the right support, you can be a good parent while managing your mental health.

Peer support is when people use their own experiences to help each other.

Someone with a personality disorder will have difficulties with how they think, feel, behave and relate to others.

The companionship that a pet offers is a great way to reduce anxiety and stress.

Physical activity can improve your mental wellbeing. Being physically active means moving your body and working your muscles: for example, by walking, running, dancing, swimming, doing yoga or gardening.

We often think of our mind and body as separate, but our mental health and physical health are interconnected.

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a condition you may develop after experiencing a traumatic or life-threatening event.

Postnatal depression is a type of depression many people experience after having a baby. It’s not the same as the ‘baby blues’: it needs treatment so you can recover.

Prevention is an important approach to improving mental health. It means stopping mental health problems from developing, getting worse or coming back.

If you’re diagnosed with psychosis, it means a mental health professional has determined you have lost some contact with reality. You might see or hear things that other people can’t, or believe things that are not actually true.

R

R

With mental health, recovery means different things to different people. What’s important is building a meaningful life – whatever that means to you.

S

S

Schizophrenia is a condition where your experience of the world doesn’t match how other people see it.

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that occurs at particular times of the year, most often in the winter months.

Self-harm is when you hurt yourself on purpose. You may self-harm if you’re dealing with intense or overwhelming feelings as a way to try and cope.

Self-management is about learning tools and techniques to manage your own mental health.

We all need to sleep well to help our bodies recover from the day and to allow healing to take place.

We all know the physical health risks of smoking tobacco, but did you know smoking also affects people's mental health?

People with mental health problems say that stigma and discrimination can make their difficulties worse and make it harder to recover.

Stress is the feeling of being overwhelmed or unable to cope with mental or emotional pressure.

If you’re feeling suicidal, you’re not alone: one in five of us think about suicide in our lifetimes. Remember that these feelings won’t last. There is help available to keep you safe now and to help with the problems that may be causing your suicidal feelings.

T

T

Knowing how to talk about mental health can be tricky – but being direct and compassionate can go a long way.

Talking therapies can help you deal with negative thoughts and feelings and make positive changes.

Your doctor is there for your mental health as well as your physical health. It’s not always easy to start the conversation, but it’s always ok to ask for help.

Trauma is when we experience or witness a very distressing event. It can have long-lasting effects on our mental and physical health.

W

W

If you have a mental health condition or you’re on a low income, you may be entitled to claim benefits to help you pay for day-to-day things.

In England, around one in five women has a common mental health problem such as anxiety, depression or self-harm.

The pressure of an increasingly demanding work culture is one of the biggest challenges to society’s mental health.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
From anxiety to depression, self harm to stress, our A-Z guide gives you useful information about a range of topics related to mental health.

# data[].attributes.body
https://www.vetlife.org.uk/

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
COVID-19 and support for the veterinary professions.

Independent, confidential and free help for everyone in the veterinary community including veterinary nurses and students. Our charity provides a 24/7 phone and email helpline; professional mental health support; financial assistance; information and resources.

You might never need us ...

A donation to Vetlife can help to ensure that there is support available to anyone in the veterinary community who is experiencing difficulties.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Independent, confidential and free help for everyone in the veterinary community including veterinary nurses and students. Our charity provides a 24/7 phone and email helpline; professional mental health support; financial assistance; information and resources. A donation to Vetlife can help to ensure that there is support available to anyone in the veterinary community who is experiencing difficulties.

# data[].attributes.body
https://www.camgrant.org.uk/

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Cameron Grant Memorial Trust - Mental Health Charity Focussed On Young People

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
The Cameron Grant Memorial Trust aims to reduce the number of young people suffering with mental ill-health and improve outcomes for all.

# data[].attributes.body
https://nopanic.org.uk/

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
Imagine standing face to face with your fears, facing similar anxiety but sensing a newfound strength to confront them! Isn't it empowering? That's what exposure therapy does.

It is human nature to avoid situations, activities, and things that cause fear. It may suppress anxiety in the short term, but this can worsen your fears over time. Even a thought of that fear can lead to panic attacks.

Exposure therapy exposes you to the stimuli in a safe environment to uncover your inner reservoir of courage and resilience. You feel like the weight of fear is gradually reducing and getting replaced by a growing sense of empowerment.

In this blog written by Dr Becky Spelman the Private Therapy Clinic, we'll discuss what exposure therapy is, how it works for panic attacks, and what research says about its effectiveness in managing panic attacks.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
No Panic is a charity helping/supporting people who live with panic attacks, phobia's, OCD & other anxiety related disorders.

# data[].attributes.body
https://www.kaleidoscopeplus.org.uk/

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
About us

We are #TeamKPG - a leading national mental health and wellbeing charity that champions change, promotes positive mental health & wellbeing and delivers valuable services to the communities we serve.

Established in 1973, we support thousands of people all over the UK each year. Our charity offers a wide range of services for those experiencing mental ill health.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
We are #TeamKPG - a leading national mental health and wellbeing charity that champions change, promotes positive mental health & wellbeing and delivers valuable services to the communities we serve. Established in 1973, we support thousands of people all over the UK each year.

# data[].attributes.body
https://www.recoveryfocus.org.uk/mental-health/our-models-to-support-recovery/

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
Employment SERVICES

Richmond Fellowship provides specialist mental health employment services across the country.

We support individuals to regain meaningful employment, training, education or volunteering opportunities that are right for them.

If an individual is already employed, our team can them to manage and retain current employment. We can help people in communicating with employers to make reasonable adjustments and provide the support needed to better manage mental wellbeing at work.

Community Based Support

mental ill health. They use their own personal experiences of recovery to provide crucial support and expertise to everyone we work with. Richmond Fellowship runs a number of community based services, supporting people living with mental ill health to build their confidence and self-esteem and help them to develop links within their community.

We work on an individual basis to tackle any barriers stopping individuals from living a fulfilling life. We provide holistic support in all areas affecting wellbeing including employment, finances, accommodation and social activities.

A key aspect of our community based services is that they're delivered in partnership with peer support workers, who have lived experience of

Supported Housing & RESIDENTIAL RECOVERY

on a one-to-one basis to help develop the skills and confidence of an individual to move on to independent living in the community. Richmond Fellowship provides a number of supported housing services across the country, helping people transition from a residential recovery setting to independent living in their own homes.

Our services provide people with a safe and warm home as well as access to support from Richmond Fellowship's team of highly trained recovery workers. We work

All of our care homes are CQC registered and provide round the clock support in a safe, recovery-focused environment. We work closely with the CQC to ensure our care homes are of the highest standard to support our residents and provide a safe and enjoyable place to live.

Our support is tailored to the individual's needs and interests.

Crisis SERVICES & HAVENS
Richmond Fellowship provides a number of short-stay intervention services for people experiencing mental health crisis. Working in partnership with the NHS, our discreet places of sanctuary provide a calm space for people to get away from the negative influences in their lives and better manage their mental health.
Our crisis support services are designed to be welcoming and comfortable and provide a space for people to reflect and develop coping mechanisms.

We work on a one-to-one basis to develop resilience strategies and can signpost people to services that can provide ongoing support.

Social ENTERPRISES
We run a number of social enterprises. A social enterprise is a business with a social mission, aiming to make positive changes in the world. Profits made by social enterprises are reinvested into the community.
Richmond Fellowship operates social enterprise projects across the country to support people on their mental health recovery journey. In addition to profits being reinvested into the services we provide, our social enterprises provide employment, training and volunteering opportunities for people we support, as well as creative and garden therapies.

If you visit one of our social enterprises, you're not just purchasing ethical, quality products, you're also supporting your community and participating in a person's recovery journey.

We support our social enterprise teams every step of the way as they learn new skills, interact with their community and work toward their recovery. After their time with us we support them to find full time employment with the skills and confidence they've gained

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Employment SERVICES Richmond Fellowship provides specialist mental health employment services across the country. We support individuals to regain meaningful employment, training, education or volunteering opportunities that are right for them. If an individual is already employed, our team can them to manage and retain current employment.

# data[].attributes.body
https://www.ataloss.org/

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.keywords[]
charity providing signposting to bereavement support uk wide

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
AtaLoss.org is the UK's signposting and information website for bereaved people

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Find support services, information, helplines and resources to help you and family members at any stage in your bereavement. Easy to use filters tailor results to suit your needs and circumstances, location and age. Over 1400 listings including free and paid for services.

# data[].attributes.body
https://hubofhope.co.uk/

# data[].attributes.body
https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/

# data[].attributes.body
https://www.voiceability.org/

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
If you've used our services, refer for or commission our services, or support or work with us in any way, we would love to hear from you! Everyone who completes our quick brand and website survey can enter our prize draw for a £100 Argos voucher.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
If you've used our services, refer for or commission our services, or support or work with us in any way, we would love to hear from you! Everyone who completes our quick brand and website survey can enter our prize draw for a £100 Argos voucher.

# data[].attributes.body
https://www.nyas.net/

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
Volunteer With NYAS

Volunteering for NYAS is incredibly rewarding. Our volunteers are integral to the NYAS mission, so if you're looking to make a difference in the lives of care experienced children and young people, explore our voluntary positions.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
The National Youth Advocacy Service | NYAS

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
NYAS (The National Youth Advocacy Service) provides a range of services to support, safeguard and empower children, young people and adults in vulnerable situations.

# data[].attributes.body
https://www.runawayhelpline.org.uk/

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
Click4Assistance UK Live Chat Software

© 2023. Missing People | Registered charity in England and Wales (1020419) and in Scotland (SC047419).

All rights reserved. The words Runaway Helpline are registered trademarks of Missing People Ltd.

Runaway Helpline is a service for 11-17 year olds run by the charity Missing People

a: PO Box 28908, London, SW14 7ZU

t: 020 8392 4590 e: supporters@missingpeople.org.uk

These phone and email details are not 24/7. If you are looking for support please call 116 000 or email 116000@runawayhelpline.org.uk.
Privacy, policies and terms of use

It looks like you're accessing this website from outside the United Kingdom.

The Runaway Helpline can only provide services to children and young people within the United Kingdom, and information and advice on this site relates to the UK only.

I understand

We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking "Accept", you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However you may visit Cookie Settings to provide a controlled consent.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Whatever you tell us at Runaway Helpline we'll listen and offer support. Not judge or tell you what to do. It's your call.

# data[].attributes.body
https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Struggling with an eating disorder? Caring for someone who is? Beat is here to support you.

# data[].attributes.body
https://www.talk-ed.org.uk/

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
If you or someone you care for is affected by an eating disorder or eating distress, we are here for you. Wherever you are in your journey, we have a range of

# data[].attributes.body
https://healhub.org.uk/

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
Free online mental health support for under 25's

This programme has been designed for 14 - 25 year olds in the West Midlands struggling to cope in life after lockdown. Whether it's a loss of routine, increased anxiety, or stress at home, we're supporting young people through FREE video therapy sessions.

We're helping young people:

Understand their emotions

Manage their anxiety

Challenge feelings of low mood

Work through past trauma

Build resilience

We want young people to take control of their recovery

1. Recipients will select their therapist
(Our therapists come from a diverse range of backgrounds)

2. Choose the type of therapy they want
(including creative therapies such as music, dance & drama)

3. We'll make it happen!
(Our referral partners work with young people who are: care experienced, from BAME backgrounds, or at risk of offending)

Online & Out of Hours

With therapists available during evening hours (6pm - 12am), we support young people when anxiety is high, overthinking kicks in, and usual services are infrequent.

No Tech? No Problem!

Our resources library ensures that video calling is accessible to all. Borrow an up-to-date handset and headphones with software already installed.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
This programme has been designed for 14 - 25 year olds in the West Midlands struggling to cope in life after lockdown. Whether it's a loss of routine, increased anxiety, or stress at home, we're supporting young people through FREE video therapy sessions.

# data[].attributes.body
https://hopesupport.org.uk/

# data[].attributes.body
https://percival-guildhouse.co.uk/?page_id=229

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Adult Education Courses - Rugby - Syllabuses

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
These adult courses include LANGUAGES, WORDS, HISTORY, ART, CRAFTS, HEALTH, GENERAL INTEREST with over 40 tutors taking the classes.

# data[].attributes.body
https://www.sydni.org/

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
Sydenham Neighbourhood Initiative (SYDNI) was created by local residents to offer their own community opportunities and support. It provides a warm and welcoming environment free from prejudice that celebrates diversity for everyone.

The centre offers many facilities and activities for all ages and needs. Why not check out what's happening by clicking on THIS WEEK above. It also has a fantastic Café, where you can enjoy breakfast, lunch or just a coffee. Great for a meeting or just a catch up with friends.

Room Hire

Need to hire a room? Whether it's a meeting, party, corporate training, leisure, sport, recreation or education? The SYDNI Centre has a range of different rooms to suit your needs at very competitive rates. Catering options are also available with your room. To find out more click here - hire a meeting room

Volunteer With Us!

Volunteers are essential to the operation and development of SYDNI's services. For more information on our volunteering opportunities and how to get involved, click here.

We're proud to host this for a second year. Hope you can come and join us !!

Sydenham Cook Book

Feel free to get in touch with us any time, contact us here

Or follow us on Facebook and Twitter
Follow @sydnicentre on Twitter

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Sydenham Neighbourhood Initiative (SYDNI) was created by local residents to offer their own community opportunities and support. It provides a warm and welcoming environment free from prejudice that celebrates diversity for everyone. The centre offers many facilities and activities for all ages and needs. Why not check out what's happening by clicking on THIS WEEK ...

# data[].attributes.body
https://brunswickhlc.org.uk/

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
We have several ongoing groups including our Walking for Health group, Triple Link Dementia Group and ASD/SEND Support Group and have a selection of I.T courses throughout the academic year that are run by Adult Community Learning.

# data[].attributes.body
https://brunswickhlc.org.uk/

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
We have several ongoing groups including our Walking for Health group, Triple Link Dementia Group and ASD/SEND Support Group and have a selection of I.T courses throughout the academic year that are run by Adult Community Learning.

# data[].attributes.body
https://arty-folks.org.uk/

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
Arty-Folks is an Art & Mental Health Charity supporting adults in the CV postal code area on their recovery journey. We run courses and workshops online and in-person at our art studios in the centre of Coventry.

Arty-Folks started in 1995 as a self-help group for adults with severe mental illnesses who were looking for a creative outlet and a supportive community of like-minded people.

We now support per year over 700 adults of working age to improve mental health and wellbeing through

art for learning, self-expression, and therapy

creative peer support groups

1:1 mental health support and practical coaching

What's On Calendar you will find online or in-person courses and workshops you can book on now!

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.keywords[]
therapeutic arts; coventry; warwickshire; commissioned; iapt; charity; mental help; support; creative; change

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Arty-Folks supports adults in Coventry & Warwickshire who are at a low point in life through Art as Therapy.

# data[].attributes.body
https://arty-folks.org.uk/

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
Arty-Folks is an Art & Mental Health Charity supporting adults in the CV postal code area on their recovery journey. We run courses and workshops online and in-person at our art studios in the centre of Coventry.

Arty-Folks started in 1995 as a self-help group for adults with severe mental illnesses who were looking for a creative outlet and a supportive community of like-minded people.

We now support per year over 700 adults of working age to improve mental health and wellbeing through

art for learning, self-expression, and therapy

creative peer support groups

1:1 mental health support and practical coaching

What's On Calendar you will find online or in-person courses and workshops you can book on now!

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.keywords[]
therapeutic arts; coventry; warwickshire; commissioned; iapt; charity; mental help; support; creative; change

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Arty-Folks supports adults in Coventry & Warwickshire who are at a low point in life through Art as Therapy.

# data[].attributes.body
https://arty-folks.org.uk/

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
Arty-Folks is an Art & Mental Health Charity supporting adults in the CV postal code area on their recovery journey. We run courses and workshops online and in-person at our art studios in the centre of Coventry.

Arty-Folks started in 1995 as a self-help group for adults with severe mental illnesses who were looking for a creative outlet and a supportive community of like-minded people.

We now support per year over 700 adults of working age to improve mental health and wellbeing through

art for learning, self-expression, and therapy

creative peer support groups

1:1 mental health support and practical coaching

What's On Calendar you will find online or in-person courses and workshops you can book on now!

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.keywords[]
therapeutic arts; coventry; warwickshire; commissioned; iapt; charity; mental help; support; creative; change

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Arty-Folks supports adults in Coventry & Warwickshire who are at a low point in life through Art as Therapy.

# data[].attributes.body
https://arty-folks.org.uk/

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
Arty-Folks is an Art & Mental Health Charity supporting adults in the CV postal code area on their recovery journey. We run courses and workshops online and in-person at our art studios in the centre of Coventry.

Arty-Folks started in 1995 as a self-help group for adults with severe mental illnesses who were looking for a creative outlet and a supportive community of like-minded people.

We now support per year over 700 adults of working age to improve mental health and wellbeing through

art for learning, self-expression, and therapy

creative peer support groups

1:1 mental health support and practical coaching

What's On Calendar you will find online or in-person courses and workshops you can book on now!

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.keywords[]
therapeutic arts; coventry; warwickshire; commissioned; iapt; charity; mental help; support; creative; change

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Arty-Folks supports adults in Coventry & Warwickshire who are at a low point in life through Art as Therapy.

# data[].attributes.body
https://www.tastelifeuk.org/get-help/

# data[].attributes.body
http://nwcounselling.org.uk/

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
The user has sent too many requests
in a given amount of time.

# data[].attributes.body
https://www.keyring.org/where-we-work/midlands-and-lincolnshire

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Where KeyRing works in the Midlands and Lincolnshire

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Where KeyRing works in the Midlands and Lincolnshire, including Sandwell, Warwickshire and Grimsby.

# data[].attributes.body
https://www.vasa.org.uk/services/community-activities/

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Community Activities Activities for all generations! Join us for fun, laughter and great company. More Carers' Café Get together with people just like you, who are caring for loved ones...

# data[].attributes.body
https://searchout.warwickshire.gov.uk/group/277/ocd-support-rugby

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
OCD SUPPORT is an informal support group for anyone suffering with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in the Warwickshire area. Meetings are held on the first Thursday of every month at the Benn Partnership Centre in Rugby town centre, from 7pm until 9pm and are free to attend (minimum age 16). Please email Sophie to register your interest. Limited spaces per session! ocdrugby@gmail.com

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
OCD SUPPORT is an informal support group for anyone suffering with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in the Warwickshire area. Meetings are held on the first Thursday of every month at the Benn Partnership Centre in Rugby town centre, from 7pm until 9pm and are free to attend (minimum age 16).

# data[].attributes.body
https://compassionaterugby.co.uk/

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
We support one another and celebrate what it means to be part of the community in Rugby

I believe we can change the world if we start listening to one another again. Simple honest conversation.

What is Compassionate Rugby?

We're building a movement of compassion, starting by holding Story Circles around town so that people can get to know each other better. Circles create friendships, connections, and community.

This movement is for everyone - individuals, businesses, community groups, young and old. To help us create conversations, we need volunteer befrienders, listeners and friendly faces around town. If you're up for making caring connections - please get in touch.

Get in touch to volunteer

Strength Through Stories

What people are saying about Story Circles...

It opened up conversations we'd never usually have. Brilliant.

It's a good way to get to know your colleagues better. I'd recommend it to others.

It helps quieter people get a chance to speak in a conversation. It would be good for anyone nervous.

It's actually changed the way we talk to each other. There's a subtle change - we understand each other better.

What's out there?

Events, news, services and useful resources

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
We're building a movement of compassion, starting by holding Story Circles around town so that people can get to know each other better. Circles create friendships, connections, and community. This movement is for everyone - individuals, businesses, community groups, young...

# data[].attributes.body
https://warwickshireiyengaryoga.co.uk/

# data[].attributes.body
https://treehousebookshop.co.uk/regular-events/

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
Tuesdays: Meditation session with Nikhil Padayachi, 8-9pm, weekly. Email Nik at Pad10000@yahoo.co.uk for more info, or just drop in any Tuesday.

Wednesdays: Nifty Needles, our craft group. A weekly social group for any crafters, 7-9pm. Currently meeting on Zoom.

Saturday: second Saturday of the month we have our Tree House Sessions, an open mic for music and spoken word. Just turn up, and if you want to perform, make yourself known and you'll be given a slot. Slots tend to be short - two songs, two or three poems (depending on length) - if there aren't many people, there may be the chance to perform again.

Next Tree House Session: Saturday 12 February, 8pm

Monthly evening book club. Email Ian Fraser at familyfraser@msn.com for more info. Often on Wednesdays, every 4-6 weeks, but the evening varies.

Thursdays: third Thursday of the month is PGR, a poetry open mic with a feature poet hosted by Kim and John Watson. 8pm start, £4 entry.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Tuesdays: Meditation session with Nikhil Padayachi, 8-9pm, weekly. Email Nik at Pad10000@yahoo.co.uk for more info, or just drop in any Tuesday. Wednesdays: Nifty Needles, our craft group. A weekly social group for any crafters, 7-9pm. Currently meeting on Zoom. Saturday: second Saturday of the month we have our Tree House Sessions, an open mic for...

# data[].attributes.body
https://www.facebook.com/CompassionateKenilworth

# data[].attributes.body
https://searchout.warwickshire.gov.uk/group/162/coleshill-guild-of-church-bell-ringers

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Coleshill Guild Of Church Bell Ringers - SearchOut

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Practice Tuesday 7.30pm - 9pm at Coleshill Parish Church, Church Hill. There are 46 steps up to the ringing room.

# data[].attributes.body
https://searchout.warwickshire.gov.uk/group/268/kenilworth-board-gamers

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Group for Kenilworth and surrounding areas to play and discuss board games. We play a range of light to heavy games. All welcome! :)

# data[].attributes.body
https://woodcraft.org.uk/groups/kestrel-woodchips-elfins-pioneers-venturers/

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Kestrel Woodchips / Elfins / Pioneers / Venturers - Woodcraft Folk

# data[].attributes.body
http://www.offchurchwoodturners.org.uk/

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
Offchurch Woodturning Club is a small club which offers a friendly meeting place for all like minded woodturners of all abilities and experience - both men and women.

Benefits of membership include:

Demonstration evenings where we can see experienced turners in action.

Hands-on evenings where novices can learn from the more experienced members, try out different tools and techniques or just discuss any woodturning problems

A club shop for abrasives, finishing products and small consumables

A discount when buying from Axminster Tools

Cost - £20 / year membership and £5 entry per meeting

Meetings are held at Offchurch Village Hall on the first Thursday of every month (except January) (see the diary).

We welcome new members of all abilities, ages, sexes or genders.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Offchurch Woodturning Club is a small club which offers a friendly meeting place for all like minded woodturners of all abilities and experience - both men and women. Benefits of membership include: Demonstration evenings where we can see experienced turners in action.

# data[].attributes.body
https://www.thehorseandpeopleproject.co.uk/

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
The Horse And People Project provides a service for people who would like to experience a different approach, using horses, to making positive changes in their lives. Horse assisted therapeutic learning, (HATL) is an experiential way of learning about ourselves, our thought processes, behavioural patterns and how we can change these once we are aware of them.
Our mission is to make HATL accessible to diverse groups and communities to allow the benefit of this fresh and engaging service to be available to the people who need it most.

HORSE ASSISTED THERAPEUTIC LEARNING

If you have already researched this approach, you may have come across several different terms to describe aspects of it: Equine Assisted Learning, Equine Assisted Therapy, Equine Assisted Psychotherapy and possibly more. We use the term horse assisted therapeutic learning, (HATL) because it reflects what we do most closely. It is not psychotherapy but it is therapeutic in that it provides people with the opportunity to make positive changes to thought or behavioural patterns that are limiting, distressing or harmful, and feel happier as a result. We learn about our thought and behavioural patterns through interacting with horses in an environment which allows the horses to display their natural behaviour. Their responses to us during the games and challenges designed by the HATL Facilitators, provide opportunities to develop a greater self-awareness, new coping strategies and skills to apply to other areas of our lives that we want to change. HATL might be described as; gentle yet challenging, fun yet profound, immediate yet lasting, accepting yet transformative, individualised yet collaborative and above all, it is person centred. Neither we nor the horses make assumptions or judgements, but work with you in the moment, on what is important to you at that time.

We believe that HATL works on several different levels and for many reasons.These are some of the things you may like to know:

There is no riding involved at all. The relationship we develop with horses face to face and on the ground is different to that of horse and rider and the way we communicate is different too.

Horses are herd animals and prefer to live in a social group, relying on their finely tuned senses to keep themselves and their herd safe. They respond to tiny changes in their environment, including us and our behaviour. This helps us to become more self-aware and we can identify thoughts and behavioural patterns that may be strengths to build on or something we'd like to change.

Horses are large animals with minds of their own. If a horse doesn't want to do something, it probably won't and this too can be used to explore our response to things not going our way and whether there is a better response to be learned. This dynamic can highlight habits that we develop that we can change.

The games and challenges with the horses that we, the facilitators design, offer opportunities to explore general or specific issues for both individuals and groups.

Clients often tell us that they learn about themselves through the horses and sometimes they use the horses' responses to 'remodel' their own.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Equine Assisted Learning | The horse and people project | Coventry

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
The Horse And People Project provides a service for people who would like to experience a different approach, using horses, to making positive changes in their lives.

# data[].attributes.body
https://www.crasac.org.uk/

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.provider_name
CRASAC - Coventry Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
slide 2 of 3

We Believe You

At CRASAC we know that there is no typical survivor, which is why we treat everyone who comes to us ​for support as an individual. Our Information Line is open Monday to Thursday 9am – 5pm and Friday 9am – 3pm on 024 7627 7777. It is the first point of contact for anyone who would like more information on the specialist sexual violence support services available.

Get Help

Need Help?

Get free specialist and confidential support through our counselling, advocacy and emotional support services.

Need Help?

Get Involved

Help us create a safe space for survivors. Donate, fundraise or volunteer – there are lots of ways you can get involved.

Get Involved

Be Informed

Information for professionals on sexual violence. Research, resources and the partners we work with.

Be Informed

Advice and Support for all those affected by rape and sexual violence

CRASAC is a Rape Crisis Centre which provides specialist support to all those who have experienced sexual violence directly and indirectly. We aim to address the trauma and injustice of abuse through promoting the needs and voices of victims and survivors through training and awareness raising.

About Us

We Support...

Donate

Donate today to help us in our vital work supporting all those affected by sexual violence. Your donation will go towards our frontline specialist services which we provide free of charge to victims and survivors.

Latest News and Events

Follow us @CRASAC

"Deliberate acts of inaction allow for the abuse of children to continue, to grow and keep children in a world of c… https://t.co/ckh3I9V3sz

1 day ago

If you're in the process of reporting an assault to the police or looking for specialist trauma informed counsellin… https://t.co/dpEPH6Sqsg

2 days ago

“Festival-goers deserve to know that if they report sexual assault they will be listened to and believed, and that… https://t.co/QpBhKdQcyv

4 days ago

Leave Quickly

Press 'Esc' or click this box at any time

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Home - CRASAC - Coventry Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Support and counselling service in Coventry for those who have been raped, sexually abused or assaulted

# data[].attributes.headline
ARC CIC - Children and Young People Outdoors 

# data[].attributes.subject
ARC CIC - Children and Young People Outdoors 

# data[].attributes.body
https://arccic.co.uk/children-and-youth/

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
ARC deliver a number of different activities with children and young people.

# data[].attributes.body
http://www.foundrywood.co.uk/

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
Foundry Wood is a managed access community woodland. Through volunteer work parties we have made the site accessible by creating paths and facilities for all to use. Now the woodland is open most days for you to enjoy this unique natural environment.

From forest schools to heritage walks, craft workshops, nature trails and much more, Foundry Wood has a range of activities and interests to suit all ages.
Take a look at ourphoto gallery to see what has taken place in the past and visit our events page to find out what is coming up next.

Sign up to our e-newsletter below to receive monthly updates - news about our events and activities and dates you can join in with volunteering.
You can donate funds to Foundry Wood for ongoing maintenance here

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Foundry Wood is a managed access community woodland. Through volunteer work parties we have made the site accessible by creating paths and facilities for all to use. Now the woodland is open most days for you to enjoy this unique natural environment.

# data[].attributes.body
https://www.facebook.com/Bilinguasingleamingtonandwarwick

# data[].attributes.body
https://searchout.warwickshire.gov.uk/group/120/1st-rugby-boys-brigade

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
Varied activities for Boys aged 5 to 8, 8 to 11, 12 to 15 and 16 to 19 within a structured awards scheme. Every Friday night during School Term starting at 6.30pm.

Anchors (5-8 years old) Friday 6.30-8.00pm

Juniors (8-11 years old) Friday 6.30-8.00pm

Company (11-15 years old) Friday 6.30-9.00pm

Seniors (15-18 years old) Friday 6.30-9.45pm

Access to all rooms as we have a lift. We also have adapted toilets.

Fun, Friendship, Games, Activities, and Adventure all within a structured award scheme in a safe and welcoming environment. Please not that all leaders are DBS Checked.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Varied activities for Boys aged 5 to 8, 8 to 11, 12 to 15 and 16 to 19 within a structured awards scheme. Every Friday night during School Term starting at 6.30pm. Anchors (5-8 years old) Friday 6.30-8.00pm Juniors (8-11 years old) Friday 6.30-8.00pm Company (11-15 years old) Friday 6.30-9.00pm Seniors (15-18 years old) Friday 6.30-9.45pm Access to all rooms as we have a lift.

# data[].attributes.body
https://www.motionhouse.co.uk/regular-classes/

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
Motionhouse Youth provides advanced level training and performance opportunities for committed young people who show particular talent and passion for dance and choreography. Accessed by audition only, working as a performing youth company, Motionhouse Youth is aimed at young people who are considering a career in dance. Motionhouse Youth provides invaluable industry experience by seeking opportunities throughout the year to work closely with our professional company.

Our next audition for Motionhouse Youth will be held on Friday 25 March 2023 from 7pm-9pm. If you'd like to take part or find out more, get in touch with our Creative Learning Dance Artist Camilla by emailing [email protected] .

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Motionhouse Youth provides advanced level training and performance opportunities for committed young people who show particular talent and passion for dance and choreography. Accessed by audition only, working as a performing youth company, Motionhouse Youth is aimed at young people who are considering a career in dance.

# data[].attributes.headline
Parent Peer Support with Children finding it difficult to attend school

# data[].attributes.subject
Parent Peer Support with Children finding it difficult to attend school

# data[].attributes.body
https://definefine.org.uk/

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
Define Fine: is a parent/carer-led organisation set up in response to the growing number of children and young people who experience school attendance difficulties. This is sometimes referred to as 'school refusal', or emotionally based school avoidance however these phrases may not explain the full picture of the barriers to attendance which may be due to any number of complex reasons such unmet Special Educational Needs & Disabilities including physical or mental illness, either suspected or diagnosed, bullying or issues relating to academic pressure, or even the school environment*.

We are also keen raise awareness of attendance difficulties and work with professionals and decision-makers, locally and nationally, to reduce the numbers of children experiencing attendance difficulties, and ensure they are able to access a suitable education.

School attendance difficulties are complex but all too often these children are described as being "fine" when they are in school. Define Fine has produced resources based on relevant government policies and guidance, to help parents and their families to work with professionals to assess and then plan appropriate and timely support.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Define Fine: Parent Peer Support for School Attendance Difficulties Define Fine: is a parent/carer-led organisation set up in response to the growing number of children and young people who experience school attendance difficulties.

# data[].attributes.body
https://childbraininjurytrust.org.uk/

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
When a child acquires a brain injury it can have a devastating affect on all the family. Every year thousands of families are left without any support and often feel alone with nowhere to turn to.

We are here to support families and professionals working with children and young people who find themselves in need of information about what's happened and how to cope. We are here to listen and to help with practical and emotional issues which may arise over time.

We work in Hospitals, Schools and in the community and are able to offer face to face meetings, phone and email support.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
When a child acquires a brain injury it can have a devastating affect on all the family. Every year thousands of families are left without any support and often feel alone with nowhere to turn to. We are here to support families and professionals working with children and young people who find themselves in need of information about what's happened and how to cope.

# data[].attributes.headline
Together All Peer Support (previously BigWhiteWall)

# data[].attributes.subject
Together All Peer Support (previously BigWhiteWall)

# data[].attributes.body
https://account.v2.togetherall.com/log-in?continue=https%3A%2F%2Fv2.togetherall.com%2F

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Connect with others experiencing similar feelingsFeel safe, trained professionals are on hand, 24/7Stay anonymous, we protect everyone’s identity within the communityGet results, research shows that our tools, courses and resources help

# data[].attributes.body
https://www.worry-tree.com/worrytree-mobile-app

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
The Science Behind WorryTree

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is a proven, evidence-based technique that helps you to change the way you feel by practicing new thoughts and taking different actions. It's very simple and very effective, and you can read more about this form of therapy here.

While WorryTree was developed by worriers, for worriers, we also have our Clinical Advisory Panel made up of qualified mental health professionals who ask questions and provide guidance, making sure that the techniques and tools that we're creating at WorryTree are the best ones for you.

We're also proud to have a testing community here at WorryTree, and if you'd like to get involved in testing new releases of WorryTree and making suggestions for new tools and techniques, sign up for our newsletter.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Take control of your worries, one day at a time, with our free mobile app available on Google Play and App Store

# data[].attributes.body
https://www.happify.com/

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Happify: Science-Based Activities and Games

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Build skills for lasting happiness: Happify turns the latest innovations in positive psychology, CBT, and mindfulness into activities and games that help you lead a more fulfilling life.

# data[].attributes.body
https://www.bighealth.co.uk/daylight/

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.provider_name
Big Health UK | Helping millions back to good mental health

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Daylight - Big Health UK | Helping millions back to good mental health

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Daylight is a life-changing digital therapeutic that provides lasting recover from worry and anxiety, available anytime, anywhere.

# data[].attributes.body
https://www.kooth.com/

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Kooth is your online mental wellbeing community. Access free, safe and anonymous

# data[].attributes.body
https://healios.org.uk/

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Online Autism, ADHD & Mental Health Services | Healios

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Specialist online autism, ADHD and mental health services delivered in partnership with the NHS across the UK.

# data[].attributes.body
https://www.sleepstation.org.uk/

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Sleepstation - sleep improvement & insomnia course

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Clinically validated and carefully tailored to each individual, Sleepstation helps people sleep better and overcome insomnia without medication. Delivered entirely online.

# data[].attributes.body
https://www.sleepstation.org.uk/

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Sleepstation - sleep improvement & insomnia course

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Clinically validated and carefully tailored to each individual, Sleepstation helps people sleep better and overcome insomnia without medication. Delivered entirely online.

# data[].attributes.body
https://www.sleepio.com/?utm_campaign=null&utm_medium=null&utm_source=NHSAppsLibrary

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Sleepio is a digital CBT program scientifically proven to help you sleep well without pills or potions.

# data[].attributes.body
https://www.sleepio.com/?utm_campaign=null&utm_medium=null&utm_source=NHSAppsLibrary

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Sleepio is a digital CBT program scientifically proven to help you sleep well without pills or potions.

# data[].attributes.body
https://www.mypossibleself.com/

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
My Possible Self is the mental health app using clinically certified content from Priory Healthcare to help reduce anxiety, stress and low mood.

# data[].attributes.body
https://www.equoo-wellbeing.com/

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
eQuoo is in the 2% of mental health apps that have undergone clinical trials.

Seamless Onboarding and Ongoing Support

We will support you all of the way to allow your students easy access to eQuoo, to help maximise early engagement and ensure a successful launch. Post-launch, your Account Manager will keep in regular contact and provide analytical reports to show the impact eQuoo is making to your students' resilience and wellbeing.

Robust Reporting- see the value of eQuoo

Access detailed reporting on student engagement and retention, the clinical impact on mental health, at-risk populations, trends, and student-reported value - including the impact on productivity and enjoyment in playing the game.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
eQuoo | Evidence-based Psychological Skills

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Transform your student's mental health with eQuoo, the groundbreaking, clinically-proven app that combines the power of psychology, gamification, and interactive storytelling. Designed to boost resilience and reduce anxiety and depression in just 7 weeks

# data[].attributes.body
https://www.worthwarrior.co.uk/

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
Want to manage
low self-worth and
body dissatisfaction
leading to
eating difficulties?

Download the free
Worth Warrior app

To hit a target of worth takes practice and courage. Believe you can do it, keep trying and you will get there.
Worth Warrior is a free app created for young people to manage negative body image, low self-worth, and related early-stage eating difficulties or disorders. It provides a range of helpful activities and information, based on the notion that eating and body-related issues can be helped through learning to challenge and change thoughts, emotions, behaviours and body image issues underlying low self-worth.

By identifying these underlying factors, and monitoring them over time, you can also start to identify what your triggers and maintaining factors are and work towards making positive change.

The Worth Warrior app, recommended for ages 12 and above, has been developed for teenage mental health charity stem4 by Clinical Psychologist Dr. Nihara Krause, in collaboration with young people, and uses principles of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Eating Disorders (CBT-E).
The Worth Warrior app is private, anonymous, and safe. Please note the app is an aid in treatment but does not replace it.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Want to manage low self-worth and body dissatisfaction leading to eating difficulties? Download the free Worth Warrior app To hit a target of worth takes practice and courage. Believe you can do it, keep trying and you will get there.

# data[].attributes.body
https://combinedminds.co.uk/

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
Combined Minds is an app developed for teenage mental health charity stem4 by Dr. Nihara Krause, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, to help families and friends support young people with their mental health.

When a child or young person has a diagnosed mental health condition, families and friends want to support them in the best way but also know when to step back. Combined Minds uses a 'Strengths-Based' Approach which has been shown to be effective in recovery. This approach focusses on the positive attributes of the person and builds on resourcefulness and resilience.

A shared harness can balance or protect a climber and help catch them when they fall. Keep on partnering so they can climb tall.

Combined Minds helps families and friends to find ways to provide the right environment to help the individuals they support affect their own change. As important influencers in the lives of young people, this provides positive impact on their mental health.

A 'Strengths-Based' Approach works both ways, also helping families and friends to search for their own strengths.

Please note the app is an aid in treatment but does not replace it. Please help the young person you are supporting to see their GP. stem4's Asking For Help leaflet on their Resources page provides help on how to book a GP appointment.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Combined Minds is the latest app from award-winning teenage mental health charity stem4.

# data[].attributes.body
https://www.movemood.co.uk/

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
Most people, including children and adults, feel low occasionally. This is a normal reaction to events that are stressful or upsetting. It is even more common for teenagers to be affected by a range of moods, particularly feeling 'blue'. However, sometimes these feelings continue or become extreme and turn into depression.

The overall prevalence rates of depression are suggested to be 2.8% for children under 13 years of age and 5.7% for those aged between 13 and 18 years. However, recent NHS Digital data (2018) suggested that depression occurred in as many as 1 in 4 young people aged 17-19. Depression responds well to psychological treatment through changing the behaviours and thoughts associated with depression.

Move Mood is an app developed for teenage mental health charity stem4 by Dr Nihara Krause, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, and uses the evidence-based treatment Behavioural Activation Therapy to help you improve your mood by encouraging you to increase your motivation to carry out a variety of tasks in order to help you to move forward, take control and feel positive.

You can personalise the app by selecting a companion and you will be able to track your progress and notice change. You can download our guide to using the app during Covid-19 here.

Please note the app is an aid in treatment but does not replace it.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Most people, including children and adults, feel low occasionally. This is a normal reaction to events that are stressful or upsetting. It is even more common for teenagers to be affected by a range of moods, particularly feeling 'blue'. However, sometimes these feelings continue or become extreme and turn into depression.

# data[].attributes.body
https://www.clearfear.co.uk/

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
The fear of threat, or anxiety, is like a strong gust of wind. It drags you in and makes you want to fight it or run away.

Instead, face your fear with the free Clear Fear app and learn to reduce the physical responses to threat as well as changing thoughts and behaviours and releasing emotions.

Anxiety is a natural response to fear, threat and apprehension. However, when anxiety is extreme or goes on for a long time, or the response to a threat is disproportionately large and affects a person negatively, it may become an anxiety disorder.

Anxiety disorders are the most common form of emotional disorder and respond very well to a form of treatment called Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or CBT.
When you face your fear, you will reduce the threat and glide.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Clear Fear is the latest app from award-winning teenage mental health charity stem4.

# data[].attributes.headline
Student Wellbeing Toolkit - Northumbria University

# data[].attributes.subject
Student Wellbeing Toolkit - Northumbria University

# data[].attributes.body
https://www.silvercloudhealth.com/uk

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Digital Mental Health Solutions in the UK | SilverCloud® by Amwell®

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
The SilverCloud® by Amwell® platform offers 30+ online behavioural health programmes to address a wide-range of issues, from anxiety to depression and many more.

# data[].attributes.body
https://www.tellmi.help/

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Tellmi allows you to share your problems anonymously, and receive free and immediate support and advice from people who get what you are going through.

# data[].attributes.body
https://www.expertselfcare.com/health-apps/young-carers-support-app/

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
As someone working supporting young carers, you understand the challenges they face daily. The free Young Carers Support App helps you provide the tools, resources, and community support young carers need to thrive.
Use the app to help young carers:

Learn how to keep well - physically and emotionally

Know how to get help and support when they need it

Develop useful everyday skills

Make better-informed choices about their health and wellbeing

Find local information if your area has subscribed to a local page

Who created the app?

Expert Self Care co-produced with the West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and Care Partnership, charities and young carers.

How accurate and reliable is the information on the app?

Local customisation

Local areas can customise the app for young carers in their area. Learn more about local area customisation.

Contact us

To find out more about the app, please contact us.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Young Carers Support App - Expert Self Care

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
As someone working supporting young carers, you understand the challenges they face daily. The free Young Carers Support App helps you provide the tools, resources, and community support young carers need to thrive. Use the app to help young ...

# data[].attributes.body
https://www.expertselfcare.com/health-apps/student-health-matters-app/

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
Launch at the Irish Student Health Association Conference in Dublin, 28 Feb 2020
The FREE Student Health Matters provides useful and reliable health information for students in Ireland to help protect their health, safety and wellbeing. It can be customised for colleges and university to signpost local services.
Co-created as an 'own-brand' app with the Irish Student Health Association, the app helps students avoid frustrating, unreliable and potentially unsafe online searches.

How does the app benefit students?

Students looking for reliable health information can use the app to:

reduce their physical and mental health worries

feel more confident about looking after their health

find support when they need it

The app contains links to reliable sources of further information specific to Ireland.

How does the app benefit colleges and universities?

Irish universities and colleges can use the app for free to:

enable students to make informed choices about their physical and mental health

encourage students to self-care when it's safe to do so

help students navigate local support and choose services wisely

No sign-up required, and the app does not collect any personal user data (similar to an e-book).

Customise the app for your college or university

Irish colleges and universities can add customised, university-branded pages to the Student Health Matters app to signpost local services.

Work with us to create your personalised page - using your own text, images, videos and hyperlinks.

Here are screenshots from the pages for the Institute of Technology Carlow and Athlone Institute of Technology:
Customise apps for your university or college (PREMIUM) >
What can students find on the app?

The app works offline and offers easy and quick access to information and advice on topics that matter to students:

Healthy living - including education and health promotion advice on healthy lifestyles, diet, nutrition, exercise, dangers of drugs, alcohol and smoking, and the importance of vaccination and screening

Health A-Z - links to the HSE database of over 600 medical conditions and treatments

General health advice - how to spot and manage common physical and mental health problems, including stress, anxiety and depression

Key information - on sexual health, contraceptive options, consent and pregnancy

Self-care with confidence - how to look after your health, respond to emergencies and self-care for minor illnesses

National and local support - useful info and links on where to get medical help and advice, all in one place

Testimonials

Listen to Dr Eoin McDonagh, GP and President of the Irish Student Health Association, talk about the Student Health Matters App on Flirt FM radio.

"Tailored specifically to the needs of third-level college students in Ireland and the Irish Student Health Association (ISHA), the app is a tremendous resource, and first of its kind for our student population."
Theresa Lowry Lehnen, Clinical Nurse Practitioner at the Institute of Technology Carlow and Assistant P.R.O. Irish Student Health Association

Project Lead and Lead Author 'Student Health Matters'.

Watch an 8-minute with video contributions from users and champions of of the app:

Get in touch

For further information or an informal chat to explore whether local customisation might benefit your college or university, please email Knut Schroeder (GP and Director, Expert Self Care) today - knut.schroeder@expertselfcare.com.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Student Health Matters app - Expert Self Care

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Launch at the Irish Student Health Association Conference in Dublin, 28 Feb 2020 The FREE Student Health Matters provides useful and reliable health information for students in Ireland to help protect their health, safety and wellbeing. It can be customised for colleges and university to signpost local services.

# data[].attributes.body
https://www.expertselfcare.com/eating-disorder-support-app/

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
The Eating Disorder Support App enables people with disordered eating and eating disorders, and people close to them, to find useful information, self-care tips and links to support - all in one place.

Why this app?

An estimated 1.25 million people in the UK have an eating disorder - and their number has risen sharply during the pandemic. Eating disorders have different causes and can lead to serious health problems - even death.

Early diagnosis and treatment improve outcomes, but long waiting lists for care and gaps in service provision mean that many people with eating disorders don't get the help and support they so desperately need.

What the app does

Educate people about eating disorders - and explain what to do next when concerned or in crisis

Promote wellbeing and safe self-care - to help people prevent, address and solve eating problems

Signpost services and support - to make people aware of useful resources and how to get help

The new Eating Disorder Support app makes reliable, evidence-informed information about eating disorders more easily accessible - in one place, even when offline - to:

Which areas does the app cover?

About eating disorders - facts, feelings, signs

At-risk - information for underserved, minority and high-priority groups

Life - challenges, how to cope, practical tips, relationships

Self-help - self-care, mind & body, how to manage eating disorder symptoms

Treatment - early intervention, assessment, treatment teams, recovery and relapses

Support - people, charities, support groups

Calm zone - how to relax, have fun and learn

Supporting others - information, tips for groups such as parents and teachers

The app covers eight areas:

User feedback

"I wanted to let you know the eating disorder support app is so amazing. There is so much information, coping strategies, advice for tackling lots of situations and so much information in one place, and it's so well presented and easily accessible. It has a wealth of information in one place that covers so many recovery tools, wellbeing tools, ideas for practical things to make and have to ride the wave, and also help for carers/ relatives. It's clear a lot of thought and expertise has gone into it. I feel it's unique and it is a one-stop-shop for so much information and support".

Eating Disorder Service User

"This app is extremely useful either as a person with an ED or for anyone wishing to learn how to best support someone with an ED. It is packed full of useful information, easy to navigate and accessible. As a teacher I would say it is an excellent resource for supporting young people and helping to identify early signs. So useful to have so much information all in one place."

H.T., teacher

Local information and customisation

The app currently offers local information for Bath, Bristol, North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.
Customise apps for your local area (PREMIUM) >
Other areas will also be able to add their own local information over time.

Who developed the app

The Eating Disorder Support App was developed in collaboration between the Bristol Health Partners Eating Disorders Health Information Team (EDHIT) and Expert Self Care, and co-produced with public contributors, topic experts, charities and other partners, including:

Quality assurance

The app bears the Patient Information Forum 'PIF Tick', the UK's quality mark for reliable and trusted health information.

Where to download

The app is entirely free to download for iPhone on the Apple App Store and for Android on Google Play.

Get in touch

For comments, feedback and queries about local customisation, please email knut.schroeder@expertselfcare.com.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Eating Disorder Support App - Expert Self Care

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
The Eating Disorder Support App enables people with disordered eating and eating disorders, and people close to them, to find useful information, self-care tips and links to support - all in one place. An estimated 1.25 million people in the UK have an eating disorder - and their number has risen sharply during the pandemic.

# data[].attributes.body
https://www.expertselfcare.com/health-apps/distract/

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
NHS organisations, Primary Care Networks, universities and local authorities can customise the free-to-download app to signpost local services and offer support to those who feel lonely or too ashamed to seek help.

Page contents (quick links)

Find reliable information and advice

The distrACT app is listed on the NHS Apps Library and won the British Medical Association 'Patient Information Award 2019' for wellbeing.

The app offers total privacy and can be used offline to:

find out about self-harm and suicidal thoughts

discover self-help techniques and safer alternatives to self-harms

explore the 'chill-zone' with links to resources that can make you feel better, such as films, books and online videos

access details about available services and support - all in one place

know what do do in a crisis or emergency

Users can feel safe and secure because no sign-up is required, and the app does not collect any personal data.

Provide support as an organisation

Any organisation (NHS, education, third sector or commercial) can use the distrACT app as a free resource to:

provide reassuring information about self-harm and suicidal thoughts

signpost available services and support - all in one place

make emergency contact details more easily available

enable people to choose services wisely so they can get the right care first time - especially when in a crisis

give people who feel suicidal access to information that aims to reduce the risk of them taking their own lives

Increase your reach and save on print and distribution costs if these are high.

Signpost local services

As a university or local area, you can customise the distrACT app to signpost local services and support services to give users more choice about where to go for help.

Below are examples of customised pages for the Bristol and Exeter areas:
Customise apps for your local area (PREMIUM) >
Feel reassured about the app's safety

The app has been developed by practising NHS health professionals and experts in self-harm support in line with our robust editorial standards.

Feedback and testimonials

"I'm blown away, it's brilliant. Thank you for helping restore my faith back into human kindness with this non-judgemental app."
User feedback via twitter (direct message)
"Self-harm often occurs at times of great psychological distress, so it's nice to see that there is help out there in the form of this new app. I like that it's sensitive, easy to navigate, and promotes emotional wellbeing no matter where you are in your journey."
( L.T., Public Contributor with personal experience of self-harm)
"I think the app can help people to understand why they're using self-injury and then they're better equipped to talk to someone in 'real life'. It's something that's discreet, private and you can access at any time and that's what people who contact our services tell us they want."
Naomi Salisbury, Director of UK charity Self-Injury Support
"The distrACT app is a safe alternative to put in people's hands. So if they're thinking about self-harm or have self-harmed they can have a resource at their fingertips."
Dr Dominique Thompson, Student Mental Health Expert and GP

Development partners

Partners in developing the app included:

Learn more

To find out more and arrange an informal chat to help you decide whether local customisation might be useful for your organisation, please email Knut Schroeder (Director, Expert Self Care) today - knut.schroeder@expertselfcare.com.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
The distrACT app supports people who self-harm and may feel suicidal.

# data[].attributes.body
https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk/blueice/

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
Skip to main content

BlueIce is a prescribed evidence-based app to help young people manage their emotions and to reduce urges to self-harm.

It includes a mood diary, toolbox of evidence based techniques to reduce distress and automatic routing to emergency numbers if urges to harm continue.

BlueIce was developed by Dr Paul Stallard, a Clinical Psychologist and Professor of Child and Family Mental Health at the University of Bath and co-produced by young people with a lived experience of self-harm.

Blue Ice is available for iOS and Android.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
BlueIce app | Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
BlueIce is a prescribed evidence-based app to help young people manage their emotions and to reduce urges to self-harm. It includes a mood diary, toolbox of evidence based techniques to reduce...

# data[].attributes.body
https://www.iesohealth.com/

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
We totally understand that when you just want some help, completing questionnaires can be frustrating. We wish there was another effective way. Unfortunately, we can't safely allocate you a therapist and start your treatment until all the assigned questionnaires are complete.
‍
The questionnaires help your therapist understand you and your current state of mind. And they'll help you to check your progress and flag up any problems. The NHS also requires everyone to complete these questionnaires.
‍
This is why, throughout your therapy, you'll be asked to complete the questionnaires before each session.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
We totally understand that when you just want some help, completing questionnaires can be frustrating. We wish there was another effective way. Unfortunately, we can't safely allocate you a therapist and start your treatment until all the assigned questionnaires are complete.‍ The questionnaires help your therapist understand you and your current state of mind.

# data[].attributes.body
https://www.companionapproach.com/stress-anxiety-companion/

# data[].attributes.body
https://cove-app.com/

# data[].attributes.body
http://chillpanda.co.uk/

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Chill Panda – Reducing anxiety and improving well being in Children through a fun gaming app

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Our team of Programmers and Clinical Psychologist have ensured ChillPanda is a fun and engaging game for children

# data[].attributes.body
https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/it/app-directory/catch-it/

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
Making Sense of Your Moods

Catch It is a joint project between the Universities of Liverpool and Manchester, to help users better understand their moods through use of an ongoing diary.

The app was designed to illustrate some of the key principles of psychological approaches to mental health and well-being, and specifically Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).

What's in the App?

Step by step mood tracker

Mood diary

Helping me with depression

"Whenever I'm emotionally charged, the phrasing and guidance of the questions really helps to calm me down. And while sometimes my depression just manifests as emptiness, its more often anger. So this is good for getting me into the habit of not using the flight/fight response."

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Catch It is a joint project between the Universities of Liverpool and Manchester, to help users better understand their moods through use of an ongoing diary. The app was designed to illustrate some of the key principles of psychological approaches to mental health and well-being, and specifically Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).

# data[].attributes.body
https://calmharm.co.uk/

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Calm Harm is a free app to help teenagers manage the urge to self-harm. Available on Google Play & App Store.

# data[].attributes.body
https://searchout.warwickshire.gov.uk/organisation/91/homefield-college

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
Homefield supports young people aged 16 - 25 with a wide range of special educational needs and disabilities. The majority of our students are on the Autistic Spectrum. We have several sites in the East Midlands along with our provision in Nuneaton for those located closer to Warwickshire.

We adapt the teaching and support to meet each student's needs and strengths. Our students study with us for either 3 or 5 days a week and travel in each day.

We focus on three main learning pathways:

Personal Development

Skills for Life & Work

Mission Employability

Our individualised education pathways focus on the outcomes of improving personal care skills, learning how to live independently and finding a place in the world of work. As part of these pathways, we offer social and life skills, vocational training, employability qualifications and therapies, with English, maths and communication embedded into every lesson.

Our Personal Development Pathway is for students who may be reliant on support, are unable to self-manage, face communication difficulties and have narrow interests and experiences. We help them to develop social skills and the ability to look after themselves. We embed therapeutic interventions and enrichment activities into the learning and offer transferable work skills through vocational sessions and structured work place visits when appropriate.

Our Skills for Life & Work Pathway is for students who want to be more independent in their lives but are lacking in practical, living and work skills. They will learn how to look after themselves with minimal support, identify transferable work skills and experience vocational sessions to help them in identifying future careers. They also have access to enriching sessions to develop their ability to be resilient in the world.

Our Mission Employability Pathway is for students who have work aspirations and are committed to achieving future goals, are able to manage anxieties through coping skills and have worked towards qualifications in Functional Skills. Mission Employability students can gain accredited vocational qualifications in their designed areas, attend career workshops and work experience as well as be encouraged to make their own decisions including risk-taking. They attend guidance interviews with a careers practitioner, and have lessons on CV writing, interview techniques and job searching.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Homefield supports young people aged 16 - 25 with a wide range of special educational needs and disabilities. The majority of our students are on the Autistic Spectrum. We have several sites in the East Midlands along with our provision in Nuneaton for those located closer to Warwickshire.

# data[].attributes.body
https://searchout.warwickshire.gov.uk/organisation/55/national-sleep-helpline

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
At any given time up to 40% of adults and 50% of children (this rises to 80% with a SEND diagnosis) have difficulties with their sleep. Yet in a recent survey, almost 60% of adults felt there was a lack of support for sleep issues. Sleep problems can leave people feeling isolated and lonely.

Our free helpline is run by trained sleep advisors, many of whom are specialists in working with SEND. We can talk to young people directly, or parents (we can also talk to adults, including older people, about their sleep issues).

The helpline is open 5 times a week, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday evenings 7-9pm, and Wednesday mornings 9-11am. The number is 03303 530 541.

You can read more here: https://thesleepcharity.org.uk/national-sleep-helpline/

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
At any given time up to 40% of adults and 50% of children (this rises to 80% with a SEND diagnosis) have difficulties with their sleep. Yet in a recent survey, almost 60% of adults felt there was a lack of support for sleep issues. Sleep problems can leave people feeling isolated and lonely.

# data[].attributes.body
https://www.the-movement-centre.co.uk/

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Children's Physiotherapy, Acquired Brain Injury,

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
"Targeted Training is so effective, it simply transforms lives." "Targeted Training is a unique combination of physiotherapy and bio-mechanics that delivers outstanding results." Case Studies The Movement Centre provides life changing children's physiotherapy, and we specialise in Targeted Training.

# data[].attributes.body
https://www.doorway.org.uk/

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Charity in Warwickshire providing advice, accommodation and support for young homeless people aged 16 - 25.

# data[].attributes.body
https://www.nbleisuretrust.org/

# data[].attributes.body
http://www.tabw.org.uk/tabw.org.uk/index.html

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
We have been working for people with disabilities since 1996. We work with both children and adults through a huge variety of clubs and individual support options. We operate throughout Warwickshire, Coventry, Solihull, and Leicestershire.
It's about possibility, not disability.
We're hiring!
Click here for more details.
Download Our Service Planners
ALTERNATIVE SERVICE SCHEDULE CHILDREN'S SERVICE ADULT'S SERVICE
We offer a wide variety of activities and support for children and young people with a disability or life-threatening illness from birth to 18 years of age.

Take A Break provides support for adults with a learning disability up to age 65.

We aim to provide a wide range of activities based on life skills to our customers, all within a safe, friendly and relaxed environment.
→ Find out more

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
We have been working for people with disabilities since 1996. We work with both children and adults through a huge variety of clubs and individual support options. We operate throughout Warwickshire, Coventry, Solihull, and Leicestershire. It's about possibility, not disability. Click here for more details.

# data[].attributes.body
http://www.tabw.org.uk/tabw.org.uk/index.html

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
We have been working for people with disabilities since 1996. We work with both children and adults through a huge variety of clubs and individual support options. We operate throughout Warwickshire, Coventry, Solihull, and Leicestershire.
It's about possibility, not disability.
We're hiring!
Click here for more details.
Download Our Service Planners
ALTERNATIVE SERVICE SCHEDULE CHILDREN'S SERVICE ADULT'S SERVICE
We offer a wide variety of activities and support for children and young people with a disability or life-threatening illness from birth to 18 years of age.

Take A Break provides support for adults with a learning disability up to age 65.

We aim to provide a wide range of activities based on life skills to our customers, all within a safe, friendly and relaxed environment.
→ Find out more

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
We have been working for people with disabilities since 1996. We work with both children and adults through a huge variety of clubs and individual support options. We operate throughout Warwickshire, Coventry, Solihull, and Leicestershire. It's about possibility, not disability. Click here for more details.

# data[].attributes.body
http://www.tabw.org.uk/tabw.org.uk/index.html

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
We have been working for people with disabilities since 1996. We work with both children and adults through a huge variety of clubs and individual support options. We operate throughout Warwickshire, Coventry, Solihull, and Leicestershire.
It's about possibility, not disability.
We're hiring!
Click here for more details.
Download Our Service Planners
ALTERNATIVE SERVICE SCHEDULE CHILDREN'S SERVICE ADULT'S SERVICE
We offer a wide variety of activities and support for children and young people with a disability or life-threatening illness from birth to 18 years of age.

Take A Break provides support for adults with a learning disability up to age 65.

We aim to provide a wide range of activities based on life skills to our customers, all within a safe, friendly and relaxed environment.
→ Find out more

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
We have been working for people with disabilities since 1996. We work with both children and adults through a huge variety of clubs and individual support options. We operate throughout Warwickshire, Coventry, Solihull, and Leicestershire. It's about possibility, not disability. Click here for more details.

# data[].attributes.body
https://www.cruse.org.uk/

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Grief can be overwhelming - you don’t have to deal with it alone. Cruse Bereavement Support is here. Call our helpline or chat online.

# data[].attributes.body
https://www.funeralguide.co.uk/blog/10-books-children-about-death-and-grief

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
Photo by Aaaron Burden on Unsplash

The death of a loved one can be confusing for children, even older ones, and they might not understand or know how to cope with their own feelings, and the sadness of other people in their family. Books that explain death, loss, grief and sadness to children can help you talk to them about it.

We have compiled a list of some of the most useful and popular books for children about death and grief to help them cope with the loss of a grandparent, parent, sibling or other loved one. You can also find support on explaining death to a child and supporting a bereaved child in Funeral Guide's help and advice on bereavement support.

Many children who have not been bereaved also ask questions about death as they get older, and reading these books about loss can also help them understand death as well.

We have also chosen a selection of picture books for younger bereaved children if you feel that they are not old enough for the books in this list.

It is important to remember that none of these books is a substitute for talking and listening to the child. They were all written to start a conversation, rather than definitively answer any questions your child might have about death. It is a good idea to follow up the reading by spending some time answering their questions and letting them know that they can always talk to you about it.

All children's books usually have recommended reading ages, but it is always best to check you're happy with the content before sharing it with them.

1. Goodbye Mog - Judith Kerr

Judith Kerr's beloved Mog, a mischievous and clumsy tabby cat, has had many adventures over the years, but none so moving as her last. The tale of Mog's ultimately death gives a message of hope. Her family realise that they can still love her and remember her life, and the reader sees that Mog's spirit watches over them always.

Goodbye Mog is about the death of a pet, rather than a family member. However, this can often be a useful way into larger conversations about death and dying with young children. Once they understand the death of a pet, it may be easier to talk about what happens after the death of a person.

2. Dear Grandma Bunny - Dick Bruna

Part of the Miffy series of children's books, this story combines simple, understandable language and illustrations to describe the funeral and burial of Miffy's grandma. It goes a long way to acknowledge the sadness felt by everyone in the family and looks at how keeping a loved one's memory alive can help.

This book is ideal for younger children, as it gives simple information without diving too deeply into the complex emotions of grief.

3. Duck, Death and the Tulip - Wolf Erlbruch

This strange but beautiful little book is simple and powerful. The character of Death, depicted as a small cloaked skeleton, comes to visit Duck and they spend time together. When Duck stops breathing, Death carefully carries her to a river and gives her a tulip to say farewell.

Duck, Death and the Tulip treats dying in a very matter-of-fact way that may not be suitable for some children, but it is certainly a work of art. Though Death's skeleton-like appearance might seem too morbid for some children, the relationship between Death and Duck is very gentle and sweet, in a way that doesn't aim to be frightening or distressing.

4. The Fall of Freddie the Leaf - Leo Buscaglia

This metaphorical tale introduces children to the character of Freddie, a young leaf growing on a maple tree. Freddie learns about life and experiences the changing seasons until, naturally, winter comes and he painlessly falls from the life-giving tree with his fellow leaves.

Freddie's journey gives an ideal example to children of how life and death are intertwined and part of each other. Be sure to discuss how Freddie's story relates to what happens when a person dies.

5. The Elephant in the Room - Amanda Edwards and Leslie Ponciano

Through the character of a bereaved elephant, this colourful book shows young readers how grief might affect their lives. The Elephant in the Room covers all types of loss and grief, whether it be the death of a relative, an illness in the family, or other life-changing events.

By seeing how the elephant reacts to grief and loss, this story may help children find ways to discuss their own emotions. It also provides some basic, age-appropriate strategies for coping with grief, thanks to Amanda Edwards' experience working in education and Leslie Ponciano's PhD in developmental psychology.

6. Cry Heart, But Never Break - Glenn Ringtved

Death comes for an old woman, but her four grandchildren have other ideas. They try to distract the cloaked character of Death and delay their grandmother's departure from the world.

The character of Death, who may appear sinister at first, is actually kind and gentle. He shares a story with the children that explains why death is part of life, in the same way that joy and sadness cannot exist without each other.

This book acknowledges the pain of grief while sharing the message that death is not to be feared, but an integral part of life.

7. Ghost Wings - Barbara Joosse

Set in Mexico, this tells the story of a girl who has lost her grandmother and is struggling to cope with the newly opened gap in her life. Through the Mexican rituals of Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos), the girl finds comfort in remembering, rather than forgetting her grandmother.

This is a touching and emotional tale that finds meaning in small acts of remembrance. It can also be an interesting way to talk about how other cultures have different ways of dealing with death, for slightly older children.

8. The Scar - Charlotte Moundlic

A deeply emotional tale, The Scar follows the story of a young boy whose mother has died. Throughout the book he desperately tries to cling to anything and everything that reminds him of his mother as he struggles to accept she is gone.

With the loving support of his grandmother he begins to understand the reality of the loss and how to cope with it. Together they find ways to remember his mother in his daily life. This book is emotionally powerful and sometimes painfully honest in its representation of grief, but it does offer ways for the reader to think about remembrance and healing.

9. Rabbityness - Jo Empson

Rabbityness deals with death a slightly less direct way. Rabbit loves playing music and painting, much to the delight of the other woodland creatures. But one day Rabbit disappears, leaving the animals grief-stricken. Gradually, they learn that though Rabbit is gone, part of him is still with them through the beautiful things he left behind.

This story provides a way of thinking about loss more generally, with wonderfully colourful and expressive illustrations.

10. Where Are You? - Laura Olivieri

Written from perspective of a young bereaved child, this book takes a look at different ideas of what death might be and what it might mean. The child comes to the conclusion that their loved one is still in their heart and will always be part of them.

An emotional but often helpful story, this allows young readers to identify with the main character and discuss their own ideas about death.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
10 Books For Children About Death And Grief

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Photo by Aaaron Burden on Unsplash The death of a loved one can be confusing for children, even older ones, and they might not understand or know how to cope with their own feelings, and the sadness of other people in their family.

# data[].attributes.body
https://liliesgriefsupport.weebly.com/

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
What is lilies​

Post memories (pictures and words) about your loved one

View others' posts

'Hug' a post to show you care

Discover expert thoughts and ideas on how to deal with grief

Link to safe forums and charities offering further help and support

Get the lilies app on your iOS device.
Visit the App Store and search for 'lilies'

The 'lilies' project team have created something very special with this app. They did something very few people do - stopped and thought about those children and young people who have experienced the death of someone close to them. But the 'lilies' team not only noticed them, but creatively set about thinking what would be most helpful."
​ -Winston's wish, a grief support charity-

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
What is lilies​ Post memories (pictures and words) about your loved one View others' posts 'Hug' a post to show you care Discover expert thoughts and ideas on how to deal with grief Link to safe forums and charities offering further help and support Get the lilies app on your iOS device.

# data[].attributes.headline
Nelson's Journey - Norfolk Bereavement Charity 

# data[].attributes.subject
Nelson's Journey - Norfolk Bereavement Charity 

# data[].attributes.body
https://nelsonsjourney.org.uk/

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Nelson's Journey | Child Bereavement Help for Norfolk |

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Nelson's Journey supports children and young people in Norfolk who've experienced the death of a significant person. We provide a range of resources and services, and accept referrals from families and professionals for those who may need our support. Since 1997, Nelson's Journey has helped thousands of bereaved children and young people in the county.