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We can point you in the right direction to find free or low-cost therapy.

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iTALK is a psychology therapy service that supports people to improve their mental wellbeing through education, guided self-help tools and evidence-based talking therapies (16+)
https://www.italk.org.uk/
Fareham Mind Wellbeing Centre -They offer private and confidential emotional support. Give them a call on 01329 281445, or email adminfg@solentmind.org.uk. More information is on their website at https://www.solentmind.org.uk/our-services/wellbeing-services/
Private/third sector councelling How to find a therapist - Mind Other Resources:
Andy's Man Club: We run talking groups for men who have either been through a storm, are currently going through a storm or have a storm brewing in life
Andy's Man Club | #ITSOKAYTOTALK | Andy's Man Club (andysmanclub.co.uk)
Stop Domestic Abuse (SDAS): Tel. 03300 165112; both refuges and the Stop Domestic Abuse Advice line are available at any time, night, or day.

Tel. 033 0016 5112 and following the answerphone instructions

https://stopdomesticabuse.uk/victim-of-domestic-abuse

Bereavement Centre (Fareham) free help/support for individuals struggling to deal with bereavement, Tel. 08081 691 922
Welcome to The Bereavement Centre - The Bereavement Centre (bereavementsupportgroups.co.uk)
CRUSE - this organisation specifically offers support for bereavement. The number is 0808 808 1677. You can also get help from their website on https://www.cruse.org.uk/get-help

Papyrus urgent support for young people under 35. Weekdays 0900-2200 and weekends 1400-2200. Call HopelineUK on 0800 068 41 41 or text 07786 209697. https://papyrus-uk.org/

CALM - 0800 58 58 58 1700-0000 or web chat. https://www.thecalmzone.net/help/get-help/

Relate - where there are relationship issues, Relate may be able to help. Contact 02392 827026 or appointments.hampshire@relate.org.uk
Cruse - www.cruse.org.uk/get-help
Cisters - Home | CIS'ters (cisters.org.uk)

PARCS - https://www.parcs.org.uk/
Beyond Reflections (beyond-reflections.org.uk)
Beyond Reflections (Formally Chrysalis): is a charity which provides counselling and emotional support to trans, non-binary and questioning adults, their family, and friends.

Samaritans - Freephone 116 123 (open 24/7). If you don't feel up to talking to someone, then you can email them on jo@samaritans.org but they can take up to 24h to get back to you.

Shout is a crisis text line available 24/7. Text 85258. https://www.giveusashout.org

SANE - 0300 304 7000. This charity offers emotional support between 1630-2230 every day

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iTALK is a psychology therapy service that supports people to improve their mental wellbeing through education, guided self-help tools and evidence-based talking therapies (16+) https://www.italk.org.uk/ Fareham Mind Wellbeing Centre -They offer private and confidential emotional support. Give them a call on 01329 281445, or email adminfg@solentmind.org.uk.

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Connect to Support Hampshire is an online information and advice guide and directory of services for adults with care and support needs who live in Hampshire.

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Specialist Support Children & Young People : Hampshire Healthy Families

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Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust and Barnardos are working together to deliver the Healthy Child Programme throughout Hampshire. This website provides details for access to health visiting and school nursing services, workshops for healthy eating and support with post-natal depression.

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You can self-refer yourself to the Wellbeing Service if you are aged 18 or over, have a GP in the Fareham & Gosport area and experience mild to moderate mental health problems like anxiety, stress, low mood or self esteem or depression.

If you are currently supported by a local Community Mental Health Team or Acute Mental Health Team, please speak to your Care Co-ordinator or other lead professional so they may refer you directly to us.

Our support is not counselling. Instead, we give you the tools to take action, learn how to manage your wellbeing and widen your network of support.

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Fareham & Gosport Wellbeing Service | Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing Recovery Service in Fareham and Gosport, Hampshire by Solent Mind

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With the summer holidays fast approaching, Fareham & Gosport Family Support would like you to know that they will be available to support you during the holiday period.

They will be offering weekly drop-in support sessions at Fareham Library (Wednesdays starting 29 July) and Gosport Discovery Centre (Thursdays starting 23 July). Sessions are for any parent or carer who would like advice, guidance, or simply an opportunity to talk through any concerns while schools are closed. No referral is required, and parents can attend as and when needed.

Parents can also access 1:1 SOS (Stepping Out Stronger) sessions for more personalised support and intervention and book parenting courses starting in the autumn term.

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Eequ · After school. In place of school. Beyond school.

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This is a collection of all the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) schemes available this summer across the district of Fareham and surrounding areas. Bookings open on Monday 22nd June 2026 at 9am. Feel free to browse and register your interest. HAF Holiday Activities are free for children who receive Benefit-Related Free School Meals. Each child can book up to 16 sessions this Summer. There are also some paid activities available for children who are not eligible. We look forward to welcoming your child.

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Supporting your child throughout the holidays

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Supporting your child throughout the holidays

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Supporting your child’s emotional wellbeing during the school holidays

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Place2Be’s Principal Educational Psychologist, Dr. Julia Clements, shares some simple tips and advice for making the most of the school holidays with your children.

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MIND - Support during the school holidays

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MIND - Support during the school holidays

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Discover resources to support parents during school holidays. Learn how employers can help working parents manage childcare and reduce stress during breaks.

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The Mental Health Foundation is the home of Mental Health Awareness Week. Mental Health Awareness Week 2024 is taking place 13 to 19 May. Mental Health Awareness Week is an annual event where there is an opportunity for the whole of the UK to focus on achieving good mental health.

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World Mental Health Week May 12-19th 2025

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World Mental Health Week May 12-19th 2025

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Mental Health Awareness Week (MHAW) runs from 12 to 18 May 2025. Get involved and help us make sure no mind is left behind.

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Parenting Smart offers practical advice for parents and carers of children aged 5-11. All of our content is created by Place2Be's parenting experts. It's based on evidence and their experiences working with children, young people and their families.

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Are you a parent or carer to a child or young person? Learn how you can get involved in Place2Be’s official Children’s Mental Health Week!

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Welcome to the Hampshire Safeguarding Children Partnership

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Mental health support for a range of issues including debt, loss, urgent help and more.

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Smokefree Hampshire | Your Stop Smoking Service

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Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust and Barnardos are working together to deliver the Healthy Child Programme throughout Hampshire. This website provides details for access to health visiting and school nursing services, workshops for healthy eating and support with post-natal depression.

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Self-care is about the things we can do to look after our own mental health. Young people told us that when they are struggling they are usually told to see a professional. They don't often get much advice about how they could help themselves.

We spoke to professionals and looked at academic research. Then we drew up a list of strategies young people use (you can see the process in this self-care infographic). We also published a report following a consultation with young people and their families online.

We're sharing these strategies with you to help you to manage your wellbeing. It's up to you to decide what helps. If it works, keep doing it. If it doesn't, stop and try something else. And you can help us build an evidence-base for these activities by letting us know what works by clicking on the 'Did this activity help your mental wellbeing' button on each page. This will help us decide which ones to research further. We've also created a booklet to help you create your own self-care plan as part of our and another booklet with advice for young parents and carers on looking after their wellbeing.

These activities are not a substitute for seeing a mental health professional. Sometimes we need outside help and advice. Getting help is good. No-one should feel bad about it. That's what this site is about.

This self-care section was developed by Common Room and young people from mental health support group Hearts & Minds.

These strategies were identified by young people aged 11-25 though some strategies might not be appropriate for all ages without support or guidance of a trusted adult.

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Resources to enable the prioritisation of mental health and wellbeing

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Aurora New Dawn | Support for domestic abuse, sexual violence, stalking

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Aurora new Dawn offers support, advocacy and safety advice for anyone experiencing domestic abuse, sexual violence and stalking

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Welcome to The Freecycle Network™! We are a grassroots & entirely nonprofit movement of people who are giving and getting stuff for free in their own Towns. It's all about reuse and keeping good stuff out of landfills. Membership is free. And now you can also set up your own, smaller personal Friends Circle for gifting and lending of items with just your friends! Sign up now.

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Welcome to The Freecycle Network™! We are a grassroots & entirely nonprofit movement of people who are giving and getting stuff for free in their own Towns. It's all about reuse and keeping good stuff out of landfills. Membership is free.

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Trussel Trust - Help through hardship helpline

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Our friendly advisers can help you get the support you need if you're struggling to afford essentials like food, heating and toiletries. We can advise which benefits you're entitled to, guide you through any claims, and help you with emergency issues.

If you're feeling overwhelmed or struggling to cope, we can also refer you to Mind's Infoline. Their advisers will provide support and information to help you take care of your wellbeing.

Lines open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Closed on public holidays.

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Help through Hardship helpline - The Trussell Trust

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If you'd have told me six years ago, that today I'd be launching an app to support people with trauma and PTSD, I wouldn't have believed you. I was battling with Post Traumatic Stress every day after being caught up in a terror attack in 2017.

Despite having therapy and charity support, it was a continuous 24/7 struggle. It was hard to see how things would ever get better. I felt totally isolated as I struggled to communicate what I was going through. Those around me often wanted to help but didn't always know how. With a lot of perseverance and trial and error, I found the tools that worked for me, learnt how to put them into practice and how to manage my mental health. Slowly I was able to rebuild my life.

Along the way I learnt more about trauma, how many of us are affected by it and how I was far from alone in the challenges I faced with sharing my experiences, accessing support and recovery. With a professional skill set in consulting and technology, I began to believe and feel passionately there was something I could do to help others who were experiencing trauma. I left my role in the city to start re;mind.

"Trauma is perhaps the most avoided, ignored, belittled, denied, misunderstood, and untreated cause of human suffering." (Peter Levine)

Trauma is a significant contributor to mental ill-health and a prominent risk factor for depression, PTSD and other mental health diagnoses. There aren't any statistics for how many people have trauma and those available for PTSD are nearly ten years old. They indicate that 1 in 25 people in the UK have diagnosable PTSD, translating to at least 2.6 million with PTSD. However, the numbers are believed to be rather higher and those struggling with trauma even higher still. Even if you're not struggling with it yourself, it's likely someone that you know is. Professional support can be hard to access with a number of barriers to overcome, including figuring out where to go, overwhelming information online, long waiting lists and expensive fees. According to PTSD UK, only 1 in 4 people with PTSD get any professional support.

From our research, the most common challenge we heard was getting through the moments when you were experiencing distressing trauma symptoms and trying to cope on your own.

If you can't access professional support, how do you learn tools to help manage your symptoms? Even with professional support there are 167 hours in a week outside of a therapy room where you are on your own, and even if you have supportive friends and family they probably can't be there or on the end of the phone to help you every single time you need it. So, what do you do in the moments you need help but you're alone?

And what happens when support is finished, how do you continue to make progress?

At re;mind, we know how overwhelming and lonely it can be experiencing and dealing with trauma symptoms every day. We created the re;mind app to support you through the moments you need help most. The app provides mental health support at your fingertips, wherever you are, whenever you need it. This can be whilst waiting for, alongside and continuing long after professional support.

The app development has been led by people with real-life experience of trauma. It is evidence-based: carefully developed and tested over 3 years with user and clinical input and underpinned by psychology and data science every step of the way.

With the app you can:

relieve - use psychology tools to help find relief from distressing trauma symptoms when triggered. Get regular reminders to help you practice self-care.

track - Keep track of your feelings, symptoms and triggers. Take a minute to reflect on your day, recognising positive moments in your day as well as providing a safe space to share the hard ones.

Understand - See your progress and gain a deeper insight into your own wellbeing patterns. Learn more about trauma and related topics with reliable resources and information

During our large-scale pilot, 85% of users said the app was a useful or major part of a wider toolkit in looking after their mental health.

People also shared the following feedback during the beta testing:

" Loving checking in daily, it's helping me think in a more positive way."

" Having somewhere to record my feelings, both good and bad, has been invaluable, to help understand that this difficult time will pass."

" It's useful for trying to track triggers & I love the grounding tools "

I am so happy and proud to say that the app is now available to download from the app stores. I really hope that if you are struggling with trauma right now, or know someone who is, that the app can help support you on your recovery journey.

A huge thank you to the hundreds of people who have taken part in all our research and testing for trusting me with your deeply personal stories and experiences so we can build something that's really needed. Another big thank you to all those who have supported re;mind's journey in some way so far for their time, input and expertise, and especially PTSD UK who have believed in and supported our mission from the beginning.

And of course a final huge thank you to the small but mighty re;mind team, for all their input and hard work to reach this exciting milestone.

The app launch today has been the goal for so long, but it is really just the start!

Follow re;mind 's journey on social media or get in touch on team@remindhalth.io if you're interested in the app to support your organisation!

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If you'd have told me six years ago, that today I'd be launching an app to support people with trauma and PTSD, I wouldn't have believed you. I was battling with Post Traumatic Stress every day after being caught up in a terror attack in 2017.

Despite having therapy and charity support, it was a continuous 24/7 struggle. It was hard to see how things would ever get better. I felt totally isolated as I struggled to communicate what I was going through. Those around me often wanted to help but didn't always know how. With a lot of perseverance and trial and error, I found the tools that worked for me, learnt how to put them into practice and how to manage my mental health. Slowly I was able to rebuild my life.

Along the way I learnt more about trauma, how many of us are affected by it and how I was far from alone in the challenges I faced with sharing my experiences, accessing support and recovery. With a professional skill set in consulting and technology, I began to believe and feel passionately there was something I could do to help others who were experiencing trauma. I left my role in the city to start re;mind.

"Trauma is perhaps the most avoided, ignored, belittled, denied, misunderstood, and untreated cause of human suffering." (Peter Levine)

Trauma is a significant contributor to mental ill-health and a prominent risk factor for depression, PTSD and other mental health diagnoses. There aren't any statistics for how many people have trauma and those available for PTSD are nearly ten years old. They indicate that 1 in 25 people in the UK have diagnosable PTSD, translating to at least 2.6 million with PTSD. However, the numbers are believed to be rather higher and those struggling with trauma even higher still. Even if you're not struggling with it yourself, it's likely someone that you know is. Professional support can be hard to access with a number of barriers to overcome, including figuring out where to go, overwhelming information online, long waiting lists and expensive fees. According to PTSD UK, only 1 in 4 people with PTSD get any professional support.

From our research, the most common challenge we heard was getting through the moments when you were experiencing distressing trauma symptoms and trying to cope on your own.

If you can't access professional support, how do you learn tools to help manage your symptoms? Even with professional support there are 167 hours in a week outside of a therapy room where you are on your own, and even if you have supportive friends and family they probably can't be there or on the end of the phone to help you every single time you need it. So, what do you do in the moments you need help but you're alone?

And what happens when support is finished, how do you continue to make progress?

At re;mind, we know how overwhelming and lonely it can be experiencing and dealing with trauma symptoms every day. We created the re;mind app to support you through the moments you need help most. The app provides mental health support at your fingertips, wherever you are, whenever you need it. This can be whilst waiting for, alongside and continuing long after professional support.

The app development has been led by people with real-life experience of trauma. It is evidence-based: carefully developed and tested over 3 years with user and clinical input and underpinned by psychology and data science every step of the way.

With the app you can:

relieve - use psychology tools to help find relief from distressing trauma symptoms when triggered. Get regular reminders to help you practice self-care.

track - Keep track of your feelings, symptoms and triggers. Take a minute to reflect on your day, recognising positive moments in your day as well as providing a safe space to share the hard ones.

Understand - See your progress and gain a deeper insight into your own wellbeing patterns. Learn more about trauma and related topics with reliable resources and information

During our large-scale pilot, 85% of users said the app was a useful or major part of a wider toolkit in looking after their mental health.

People also shared the following feedback during the beta testing:

" Loving checking in daily, it's helping me think in a more positive way."

" Having somewhere to record my feelings, both good and bad, has been invaluable, to help understand that this difficult time will pass."

" It's useful for trying to track triggers & I love the grounding tools "

I am so happy and proud to say that the app is now available to download from the app stores. I really hope that if you are struggling with trauma right now, or know someone who is, that the app can help support you on your recovery journey.

A huge thank you to the hundreds of people who have taken part in all our research and testing for trusting me with your deeply personal stories and experiences so we can build something that's really needed. Another big thank you to all those who have supported re;mind's journey in some way so far for their time, input and expertise, and especially PTSD UK who have believed in and supported our mission from the beginning.

And of course a final huge thank you to the small but mighty re;mind team, for all their input and hard work to reach this exciting milestone.

The app launch today has been the goal for so long, but it is really just the start!

Follow re;mind 's journey on social media or get in touch on team@remindhalth.io if you're interested in the app to support your organisation!

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"Talkspace has changed my life because it's given me the confidence to do difficult things."

"Talkspace has given me a chance to not give up on myself. It's helped me see things very differently."

"I felt very comfortable with my therapist immediately."

"If it doesn't work out with one therapist, you can move to somebody else. But in-person it's not easy to move from one therapist to another."

"I got connected to a provider, from the same area, someone that looks like me. So they understand the issue that I may have."

"If anybody asked me about Talkspace, I would definitely tell them to go use it, because they can use it any time of the day, any place, anywhere."

"Instead of just texting my friends, I text my therapist and there's no judgment on what I say, on what I talk about."

"I like that my Talkspace therapist is always checking up on me through text. She refers back to the issues we talked about last time."

"The therapist I'm working with gives me thoughtful feedback and is very prompt with responses. I've been doing both the video therapy sessions as well as the messaging."

"Having a Talkspace therapist is like somebody coming in and kind of shining a light down the path. You know, it's still up to me to walk that path, but it just makes it a little bit easier."

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Depending on your therapy goals, your Talkspace therapist will help you process thoughts and feelings, understand your motivations, develop coping strategies, and more. You'll connect through live sessions, ongoing messaging, or both.
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During live a video session a Talkspace psychiatric provider will evaluate your mental health history and symptoms, and prescribe medication if appropriate. You'll have a follow-up appointment every three months for medication management.
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It depends on how you pay. Many employers cover Talkspace for free, either directly with an employer code or through an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP). Most major health insurance plans cover Talkspace therapy, and if your plan does you'll likely only pay a copay (typically $25). If you pay out-of-pocket Talkspace therapy plans begin at $69/week.

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Does insurance cover online therapy?

Typically, yes. Talkspace is in-network with many major insurance plans, and most covered members pay only a copay of $30 or less. So Talkspace therapy may be covered by your employer's healthcare plan. Or you may receive it for free as a direct benefit from your employer. Learn more about insurance coverage for therapy.

Is online therapy effective?

Online therapy is proven to be as effective, if not more effective than face-to-face therapy. A study conducted by Talkspace & the Journal of Telemedicine and e-Health showed that text-based therapy through Talkspace was highly effective and comparable to traditional therapy.Talkspace also generated greater satisfaction in terms of its delivery, accessibility, and affordability. Learn more with Talkspace research.

What is the difference between therapy and psychiatry?

Therapy and psychiatry can both play an important role in your mental health treatment plan. In therapy, licensed therapists work with you to discuss personal challenges and devise a personalized plan, but they aren't able to prescribe medication.

Psychiatry is a medical specialty that prescribes and monitors medication to treat mental health symptoms. Psychiatrists and psychiatric providers are licensed medical providers who specialize in mental health treatment and can provide psychiatric care services and personalized medication management.

How do I get matched with a therapist?

After you answer a few online questions about your symptoms and preferences you'll be matched with a therapist who is licensed in your state and who is likely to be a good fit for your needs. Talkspace therapists are a diverse group with a wide range of specializations. If you don't click with your therapist, it's easy to switch. Learn how to change my providers.

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If you have stress or anxiety, a lack of confidence or self esteem, or just want to relax your mind, this app is for you. Their SHINE method for Anxiety is amazing, and doing the Daily Shine every morning makes my days start off so much better. Paying for all the meditations is well worth it.

I have purchased reflection journals and listened to other apps but this one is different. This app is perfect because in their voices is my voice, my experiences. Every episode so far has resonated deeply with me as a Latina who often suffers from imposter syndrome.

This is so worth it! So inclusive and specific!! The amount of support and help is amazing. Great community. I can't afford therapy and this has helped me more than any therapist. I loved it so much I bought my twin sister and bestie a membership.

I was never really taught anything about self-care or self-healing nor healthy coping skills. This app has really helped open that door for me. I'm a single mother of 5 so life can really be challenging at times, Shine helps ground me and remind me I'm in control.

All the mental health tools I was searching for put together into one amazing app. It's a gratitude journal, inspirational podcast library, meditation library, daily affirmation subscription, and community of mental health positive people. Please give this a try!

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The daily self-care app to help you rest, heal, and grow.

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Moodfit is based on the relationship between your thoughts, feelings & behaviours

To get different results we'll help you change your thinking and regulate your emotions.

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Moodfit | Fitness for Your Mental Health

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How you feel matters! Whether you're feeling sad, anxious, or stressed, Happify brings you effective tools and programs to help you take control of your feelings and thoughts.

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Happify: Science-Based Activities and Games

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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.

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We are a charity that offers free, confidential support to people in England and Scotland who have issues with drugs, alcohol or mental health

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(Read this page in Welsh - Darllenwch y dudalen hon yn Cymraeg)

Just remember to Look, Say, Sing, Play

We've teamed up with Vroom™ to give you some fun and easy tips to help you bring even more Look, Say, Sing and Play into your daily routine with your baby or toddler.

Whether it's bathtime, bedtime or you're washing up, playing with your child, using silly voices, or even singing can build their brain right from birth. It's a great way to have fun while making your bond even stronger.

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Celebrating 10 years of Talk PANTS!

Pantosaurus has helped 1.5 million parents Talk PANTS and keep their children safe from sexual abuse.

Developed in consultation with children, parents, carers and teachers, Talk PANTS is here to help children understand their body belongs to them, and they should tell a safe adult they trust if anything makes them feel upset or worried.

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Our PANTS activity pack makes it easy to talk to your child about staying safe from harm. With a word search, dot-to-dot and maze game, you can help them learn without using any scary words.

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A child can't be forced to see the non-resident parent but if there's a court order in place, the resident parent must follow the agreed arrangements.

It's really important that you ask your child and explore what's bothering them before you think about stopping contact with a parent or another family member.

Both parents should work towards helping the child feel safe and happy in their care. A child's feelings are important but contact should be encouraged as long as it does not place them at harm.

If a young person doesn't feel their voice is being heard, they can contact an advocacy service such as NYAS, which helps young people in England and Wales express their wishes.

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Divorce and separation can be hard, but it's important that your child gets the right support. Know your rights and get advice on helping your child.

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"I am struggling with the racist bullying I get at school... I feel like everyone is against me. School is a quite an isolating place and nobody has ever stood up for me.

"I don't really want to address it to the school because that'll create more drama and it will make more people turn against me and my school life will be even more miserable. I'd rather the school did a talk about racism and its history."*

*Girl, aged 12.

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Your child's behaviour will improve when they know what the rules are, so they can stick to them. So try to respond in the same way every time. Say what you want your child to do, clearly and in a way they'll understand. Repeat it if necessary. And if your child doesn't do as you wish give them an appropriate consequence - so they'll know not to do it again.

Explain your actions

Choose a consequence that fits the situation, for example, if your children are arguing over a toy, take away the toy. Explain why you are taking the toy away. Stick to what you said, and when 5 minutes has passed give them back the toy so they can show you they can behave in the way you want.

Use a calm voice

When they misbehave take a deep breath and use a quiet and calm voice. Your child is far more likely to listen to you if you are in control - shouting will only make you angrier and upset your child.

Don't compare your child to others

Every child is different and it's important not to compare your child to others. You know your child best and you can help them understand good behaviour by setting rules and creating boundaries.

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Take 5: get tips and advice to help you manage temper tantrums and bad behaviour.

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B Corp Certification means we are committing to becoming leaders in the collective movement for an economic structure which is honest, fair and restorative for people and for the planet. These values are woven into the fabric of our businesses policies, and to complete Certification, the company will legally embed this commitment to purpose beyond profit into our Company articles and undergo verification every three years to maintain our B Corp Certification

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Send your images of mummy or daddy to be made into a cuddle doll, when experiencing separation your Little Trooper can take them with them wherever they go.

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With the help from my Mum Julia, Nan Sylvia and Auntie Sue Huggable Heroes® are lovingly handmade in Norfolk, England.

We use a Photo of the child's love one, edit and then print into Fabric ready to make into the perfect sized Huggable Hero. The Heroes fit perfectly under little arms to carry around and they are small enough for older children to tuck into school bags.

I am so excited to see where this adventure takes us.

Thank you for stopping by

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Keepsake bears made from an item of your clothing, incorporating pocket, these bears can carry letters or even a voice recorded message bringing comfort to your child

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Privacy policy
This Privacy Policy describes how and when Teddy Bear Lane Memory Bears collects, uses, and shares information when you purchase an item from us, contact us, or otherwise use our services through Etsy.com or its related sites and services.

This Privacy Policy does not apply to the practices of third parties that we do not own or control, including Etsy or any third party services you access through Etsy. You can reference the Etsy Privacy Policy to learn more about its privacy practices.

Information Teddy Bear Lane Memory Bears Collects

To fulfil your order, you must provide us with certain information (which you authorised Etsy to provide to me), such as your name, email address, postal address, payment information, and the details of the product that you're ordering. You may also choose to provide me with additional personal information (for a custom memorial, for example), if you contact Teddy Bear Lane Memory Bears directly.

Why Teddy Bear Lane Memory Bears Needs Your Information and How We Use It

We rely on a number of legal bases to collect, use, and share your information, including:

1 - as needed to provide our services, such as when we use your information to fulfil your order, to settle disputes, or to provide customer support;

2 - if necessary, to comply with a legal obligation or court order or in connection with a legal claim, such as retaining information about your purchases if required by tax law; and

3 - as necessary for the purpose of my legitimate interests, if those legitimate interests are not overridden by your rights or interests, such as providing and improving our services. We use your information to provide the services you requested and in my legitimate interest to improve my services; and Compliance with the Etsy Seller Policy and Terms of Use. We use your information as necessary to comply with my obligations under the Etsy Seller Policy and Terms of Use.

Information Sharing and Disclosure

Information about Teddy Bear Lane Memory Bears customers is important to our business. We share your personal information for very limited reasons and in limited circumstances, as follows:

Etsy. We share information with Etsy as necessary to provide you our services and comply with our obligations under both the Etsy Seller Policy and Etsy Terms of Use.

Compliance with laws. We may collect, use, retain, and share your information if we have a good faith belief that it is reasonably necessary to: (a) respond to legal process or to government requests; (b) enforce our agreements, terms and policies; (c) prevent, investigate, and address fraud and other illegal activity, security, or technical issues; or (d) protect the rights, property, and safety of our customers, or others.

Data Retention

Teddy Bear Lane Memory Bears retains your personal information only for as long as necessary to provide you with my services and as described in my Privacy Policy. However, we may also be required to retain this information to comply with our legal and regulatory obligations, to resolve disputes, and to enforce my agreements. We generally keep your data for approximately 4 years.

Although we do not now, in the future Teddy Bear Lane Memory Bears may store and process your information through third-party hosting services in England and other jurisdictions. As a result, we may transfer your personal information to a jurisdiction with different data protection and government surveillance laws than your jurisdiction. If we am deemed to transfer information about you outside of the EU, we rely on the third parties' Privacy Shield as the legal basis for the transfer, for example Google Cloud's certified Privacy Shield.

Your Rights

If you reside in certain territories, including the EU, you have a number of rights in relation to your personal information. While some of these rights apply generally, certain rights apply only in certain limited cases. We describe these rights below:

Access. You may have the right to access and receive a copy of the personal information Teddy Bear Lane Memory Bears holds about you by contacting me using the contact information below.

Change, restrict, delete. You may also have rights to change, restrict my use of, or delete your personal information. Absent exceptional circumstances (like where we are required to store data for legal reasons) we will generally delete your personal information upon request.

Object. You can object to (i) our processing of some of your information based on my legitimate interests and (ii) receiving marketing messages from us after providing your express consent to receive them. In such cases, we will delete your personal information unless we have compelling and legitimate grounds to continue using that information or if it is needed for legal reasons.

Complain. If you reside in the EU and wish to raise a concern about our use of your information (and without prejudice to any other rights you may have), you have the right to do so with your local data protection authority.

How to Contact Teddy Bear Lane Memory Bears

For purposes of EU data protection law, Teddy Bear Lane Memory Bears is the data controller of your personal information. If you have any questions or concerns, you may contact us at Teddbearlane@yahoo.co.uk. Alternately, our postal address is:

Teddy Bear Lane Memory Bears, 140 Sycamore Close, Burghfield, RG30 3SW

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Shop Handmade memory bears and keepsakes by TeddyBearLaneStore located in Reading, England.

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Olive Oyl – Royal Navy Wife blogging about the reality of being married to the Royal Navy

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Adult safe haven open every evening 6-10pm, phone and in person. They are a multi agency team offering mental health support, mh crisis support, drug and alcohol recovery information (inclusion), domestic violence practitioner etc https://www.easthantsmind.org/crisis-services/adults-safe-haven/

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Adults' Safe Haven

The Adults' Safe Haven is open for face to face mental health support at the Wellbeing Hub in Leigh Park. A team of Crisis workers from HEH Mind, Mental Health Practitioners from SHFT and drug and alcohol support workers from Inclusion, help provide support and advice to people experiencing a mental health crisis.

We are open 365 days a year from 6pm-10pm. Call us on the number above or just drop in. No appointment necessary.

If you need urgent mental health support outside of our opening hours please phone 111. The Samaritans also offer a service outside of our opening times, 116 123 (24/7 FREE).

In a life-threatening emergency please dial 999.

What is the Adults' Safe Haven?

The Adults' Safe Haven is for any adult needing immediate support at a time of crisis.

At the Safe Haven individuals develop short term coping strategies. If you visit you will also build knowledge and understanding of other (longer term) support.

Attendance

You can call or access the service without the need to be referred and there is not waiting list for support. You may be signposted to the service by your GP or NHS111, but no professional referral is needed.

What to expect

Secure entrance and reception

Opportunity to access a safe space

Welcome on arrival

Calming, non judgemental and private environment

Assessment of needs and situation

Opportunity to discuss planning, coping skills and relaxation techniques

Discussion and planning for next steps

Drug and alcohol support if necessary, from trained professionals

Signposting to further support

The Adults' Safe Haven service will offer:

Intervention, support and advice to de-escalate mental health crisis

Advice and support to empower future self management

Tips and tools to promote good mental health and wellbeing

Signposting into other relevant and appropriate services or agencies

Peer support and self-help resources

Please be awar e we are not able to provide:

Transport to or from the Adults' Safe Haven

Medical care

Overnight accommodation

Adults' Safe Haven Location

Havant and East Hants Mind Adults' Safe Haven, The Hub, Leigh Park, Dunsbury Way, Havant, PO9 5EW
Open every evening 6pm-10pm

For less urgent support within office hours

Please search our Adults' Wellbeing page

Further information for referring GP's or other agencies

No referral to the Adults' Safe Haven service is necessary. GP's and professionals can signpost patients from Havant Borough, East Hampshire, Fareham and Gosport. However, we will not turn anyone away due to their area of residence.

The Safe Haven is commissioned by Fareham & Gosport and South Eastern Hants CCGs (Clinical Commissioning Groups) and is led by Havant and East Hants Mind. It is operated jointly with the Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust Mental Health Crisis Team and the Inclusion Drug and Alcohol services.

The Safe Haven model is a partnership team approach of mental health clinical professionals, voluntary sector professionals and trained volunteers.

Training

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YoungMinds provides a wide range of advice and support on topics like body image and sexuality, as well as for specific mental health conditions. They also have a section and helpline for parents who are supporting children.

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Childline has information and advice about a wide range of issues including bullying and self-harm, as well as tools for children to cope with difficult feelings like distracting games and their Calm Zone.

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Free monthly parent and carer sessions run by Hampshire Parent & Carer Network, and supported by Hampshire CAMHS, in-person (across Hampshire districts) and on Zoom. For further information please contact: marybaldwin@hpcn.org.uk

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Each week We are Hummingbird share one of  their Hummingbird's playlists. A collection of 12 songs (a nod of respect to the 12 male lives lost on average every day in the UK) that mean something personal to them, songs that may well have been the inspiration that helped them through a tough time.

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We are Hummingbird. The non-profit who makes mental health as important as physical health, through the power of music. Mental Health - Breaking the stigma with Music.

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One hour of calming wintry cosiness ❄️ The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse - BBC

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Kids Books Read Aloud - When I Feel Angry| Children's Mental Health | Learn Manage Feelings | Anger

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Ruby Finds a Worry ~ Anxiety read aloud ~ Children's mental health story time ~ Guidance read aloud

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The series, Child in Mind, is presented by BBC Radio 4 presenter Claudia Hammond. In each 20-minute episode, she discusses an important issue in child and family mental health with an expert and a young person or parent.

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Explains personality disorders, including possible causes and how you can access treatment and support. Includes tips for helping yourself, and guidance for fri

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Used by advice workers, support workers and claimants alike, our guides to PIP, DLA, ESA and UC are hugely detailed and frequently updated. Get all the hints, tips and step-by-step support you need to succeed with claims, renewals and appeals.

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Are you a professional or do you informally supports other claimants? If so, our on-demand PIP training may be just what you need. Videos, slides, case studies and quizzes keep you engaged. And all queries are answered by a welfare rights worker.

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Learning about Children's Mental Health through Film

Nip in the Bud is regularly adding new FREE resources - short films and fact sheets - to raise mental health awareness among primary school staff, teacher trainees, anyone working with children, parents, carers and young people.

Early intervention is key, so the negative impacts of these conditions can be 'nipped in the bud' and so reduce the risk of them becoming entrenched. Our films cover Expert Information on different conditions, Real Life Experience, Emotional Wellbeing and Coping with the Aftermath of Covid.

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Life can throw us curveballs. Yet even when things seem tough, there's a lot we can do to look after ourselves and others. That's why we provide reliable, expert information to help men cope and live happier, healthier, longer lives -no matter what life throws at us.

Four simple steps - use ALEC to help you navigate a conversation with a friend who might be doing it tough.

Our new tool 'Movember Conversations' gives you the confidence to have conversations with the men in your life who might be struggling.

Huge thanks to R U OK? for developing the ALEC model.

Ask

Start by asking how he's feeling. It's worth mentioning any changes you've picked up on. Maybe he's spending more time at the bar, has gone quiet in the group chat, or isn't turning up to social events. Whatever it is, he's just not himself.

Use a prompt like, "You haven't seemed yourself lately - are you feeling OK?"

Trust your instinct. Remember, people often say "I'm fine" when they're not, so don't be afraid to ask twice.
You can use something specific you've noticed, like,"It's just that you haven't been replying to my texts, and that's not like you."

Listen

Give him your full attention. Let him know you're hearing what he's saying and you're not judging. You don't have to diagnose problems or offer solutions, but asking questions lets him know you're listening.

Ask a question like,
"That can't be easy - how long have you felt this way?"

Encourage Action

Help him focus on simple things that might improve how he feels. Is he getting enough sleep? Is he exercising and eating well? Maybe there's something that's helped him in the past - it's worth asking.

Suggest that he share how he's feeling with others he trusts. This will make things easier for both of you. And if he's felt low for more than two weeks, suggest that he chat to his doctor.

Check In

Suggest you catch up soon - in person if you can. If you can't manage a meet-up, make time for a call, or drop him a message. This helps to show that you care; plus, you'll get a feel for whether he's feeling any better.

Huge thanks to R U OK? for developing the ALEC model.

Our new tool that gives you the confidence to have conversations with the men in your life who may be struggling.

Yeah, I guess so.

What would you say next?

To speak with someone immediately, contact NHS 111 on 111 or contact Samaritans on 116 123.

If you're ever worried that someone's life is in immediate danger, call 999 or go directly to emergency services.

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Movember, the month formerly known as November, is a moustache growing charity event held during November each year that raises funds and awareness for men's health.

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Gambling can harm many areas of your life. This can include problems with your:

relationships

physical and mental health

finances

If you're not sure if gambling is causing problems for you

Answer these questions:

Do you bet more than you can afford to lose?

Do you need to gamble with larger amounts of money to get the same feeling?

Have you tried to win back money you have lost (chasing losses)?

Have you borrowed money or sold anything to get money to gamble?

Have you wondered whether you have a problem with gambling?

Has your gambling caused you any health problems, including feelings of stress or anxiety?

Have other people criticised your betting or told you that you had a problem with gambling (regardless of whether or not you thought it was true)?

Has your gambling caused any financial problems for you or your household?

Have you ever felt guilty about the way you gamble or what happens when you gamble?

Score 0 for each time you answer "never"
Score 1 for each time you answer "sometimes"
Score 2 for each time you answer "most of the time"
Score 3 for each time you answer "almost always"

If your total score is 8 or higher, you or those closest to you, are likely to be experiencing gambling-related harms.

If your total score is between 1 and 7, gambling might still be having a negative impact on your life.

There is support and treatment available if you need it.

How to get help for gambling-related harms

Treatment and support groups are available if gambling is causing problems for you.

If you need urgent help for your mental health

If gambling is seriously affecting your mental health and you need help urgently find out where to get urgent help for your mental health.

NHS gambling treatment clinics

You can go to a specialist gambling treatment clinic in England.

They have a team of psychiatrists and psychologists who can:

treat you if gambling is causing you problems

support you with your recovery

provide therapy for any complex health needs you have related to gambling

support your family or friends if they need help

You can self-refer to a gambling clinic near you. Or you can ask a GP for information on services in your area.

Find out more about what's offered and how to self-refer at:

Charities and support groups

There are also charities and support groups that offer free, confidential support to people who are gambling, and their friends and family.

The National Gambling Helpline (run by GamCare) - call 0808 8020 133 for free 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for free information, support and counselling

GambleAware - a national gambling support network service

GamLearn - the Gambling Lived Experience and Recovery Network service

Gamblers Anonymous - a local support group service that uses the 12-step approach to recovery

Citizens Advice Bureau - a charity that can advise you on a range of issues, including finances

Things you can do to help with gambling-related harms

You're advised to get support if you're experiencing gambling-related harms. But there are other things you can also do to help.

Do:

sign up for GamStop - this stops you being able to use gambling websites and apps for 6 months, 1 year or 5 years

install Gamban - this blocks access to gambling websites and apps on your devices

ask your bank to block any money going to gambling websites and apps

pay important bills, such as your mortgage, on payday before you gamble - you can set up direct debits or standing orders for this

deal with your debts rather than ignoring them - visit the National Debtline for help

spend more time with family and friends who do not gamble

talk to someone you trust about what is happening

Don't:

do not view gambling as a way to make money

do not take credit cards with you when you go gambling

If you're affected by someone's gambling

If another person's gambling is affecting you, support is available from:

Real stories of people recovery from gambling harm

You can watch a series of real-life stories of people affected by gambling on the NHS Northern Gambling Service website

More information
The Royal College of Psychiatrists website has more advice if your gambling is causing problems

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The National Gambling Support Network, formerly known as, 'The National Gambling Treatment Service', is a group of organisations across Great Britain who provide free, confidential and personalised support for anyone who's experiencing problems from gambling, as well as those affected by someone else's gambling.
If you're worried about your own or someone else's gambling, this service is totally free to access, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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LGBT Foundation – A national charity with LGBTQ+ health and wellbeing at the heart of everything we do.

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nasen House
4/5 Amber Business Village
Amber Close
Amington
Tamworth
Staffordshire
B77 4RP

Tel: 01827 311500
Email: welcome@nasen.org.uk

Opening Hours:
Monday to Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 16:00

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nasen House 4/5 Amber Business Village Amber Close Amington Tamworth Staffordshire B77 4RP Tel: 01827 311500 Email: welcome@nasen.org.uk Opening Hours: Monday to Thursday 09:00 - 17:00 Friday 09:00 - 16:00

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A definition of autism with an overview of communication, behaviours and interests, and sensory processing differences needed for an autism diagnosis.

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"Since starting alumina it's become the highlight of my week. It's such a safe, non judgemental place which has really helped me in my recovery."

Max

"If you're thinking about joining I'd say go for it, the team are lovely and everyone who does it is so welcoming and supportive"

Abi

Alumina is a free, online 7 week course for young people struggling with self-harm. Each course has up to 14 young people, all accessing the sessions from their own phones, tablets or laptops across the UK. The courses take place on different evenings of the week and are run by friendly, trained counsellors and volunteer youth workers. You don't need an adult to refer you or sign you up, and no-one will see or hear you during the sessions - you'll just join in via the chatbox. We want to help you to find your next steps towards recovery, wherever you are on your journey.

IS ALUMINA RIGHT FOR ME?

Are you...

10-17 years old?

Living in the UK?

Someone who self-harms or worries they might?

Looking for support but not wanting to do it face to face?

Wanting to move towards a life free from self-harm?

If so...

Alumina could be a helpful step forward. If you sign up we'll begin a conversation over email to work out if it might be a good fit - and you can ask us any questions you have. The only rule we have in Alumina is that we don't talk about suicide in the groups. If that's something you are struggling with thinking about we recommend getting in touch with our friends at Papyrus who are better equipped to support you.

"I thought it would be all serious and uncomfortable because of the self-harm talk but actually, the staff have made me laugh, we've been given a space that feels relevant to our ages and most importantly we can turn up in any mood and they'll be there for us." Runa

What's a session like?

"Clicking on the link for the first time was nerve wracking and intense with lots of thoughts going through my head. But within only a few minutes of the session I had a smile on my face and felt comfortable with the staff and the group."

Sasha

"Alumina was quite different to what I expected, I thought it would just be an intense 6 weeks and it would be over like other services. But it was nothing like that - instead I felt and still feel very supported by the staff. The group and staff are like a big family who's always there for me."

Samara

"Clicking that link for the very first time was terrifying. But I knew it could be life-changing. The first session I felt welcome, I no longer felt like an outsider. It's fun, believe me!! Most days I find myself looking forward to the next session because Alumina gives me a sign of hope."

Dan

Questions

We aren't a crisis service so if you're in need of immediate support please contact one of the following:

The Mix: Offering essential support for anyone aged 12-25. For their crisis messenger support service text THEMIX to 85258.
Childline: Support for anyone up to age 18. Call, chat online or email their crisis service.
Samaritans: Call 116123 anytime if you need to talk to someone.

We've changed the shape of our support for young people. This website introduces Alumina, our online support groups for young people struggling with self-harm. We've also recently launched beheadstrong.uk offering young people all kinds of information, stories and videos about looking after your mental and emotional wellbeing. You can find links to some of selfharm.co.uk's most popular articles below.

Yes we have! We have worked with 14-19 year olds for many years but we have always heard from people who are younger (or those who care about them) asking if we do anything for younger people. Then from September 2022 we reduced our age range to 11, and found how important it was to support this age range and that our Early Intervention project was great for this age range. Therefore, from October 2023 we will be aiming our work at young people in secondary school or college (or equivalent) and those transitioning to secondary school and our age range has reduced to 10-17 years old. If you're under 13 we will need to get permission from someone with parental responsibility for you, and we will email them to explain how Alumina works and make sure they are happy with you joining a group.

We aim to group similar aged young people into groups together, so 10-13-year-olds will be offered groups together and 13-17 year olds will be in other groups together. We are happy to work with anyone until the end of their full-time education, therefore we will work with 17- and 18-year-olds so long as they are three months or more away from finishing their education at the end of August.

Meet the team

Live Webinars

We have recently started to do live webinars on YouTube on issues related to self-harm and emotional wellbeing

Supporting Young People Who Self-harm

If you're a parent, professional or friend supporting a young person who's self-harming, we recommend taking an hour to watch this webinar with our Alumina Managers. They explore why people self-harm, why young people especially self-harm, why it becomes addictive, how to break the addiction cycle, and what young people wish the adults around them understood about self-harm.

"Alumina is a well thought through support service for young people; it is professional, caring and accessible to all. Signposting a young person to Alumina will help them begin their recovery journey."

DR. KATE MIDDLETON

Our Alumina advisory panel

More information about self-harm

We've moved some of our most popular articles about self-harm over to beheadstrong.uk, and you can use these links to find them:

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Free online Self-harm support for 10-17 year olds

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"Since starting alumina it's become the highlight of my week. It's such a safe, non judgemental place which has really helped me in my recovery." Max "If you're thinking about joining I'd say go for it, the team are lovely and everyone who does it is so welcoming and supportive" Abi Alumina is a free, online 7 week course for young people struggling with self-harm.

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As the nation’s leading first aid charity, St John Ambulance offers training courses, advice, volunteering opportunities, event support, products and more.

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A minute can make a difference.

Only 4 in 10 people in the UK would feel confident helping someone in a first aid emergency - Opinium, July 2023, nationally representative 2,000 UK adults.

Would you know what to do in a first aid emergency? The British Red Cross offers free online workshops and resources to help build skills and confidence to save lives. Scroll down to find out more.
Staying safe while giving first aid
Please always consider your personal safety when giving first aid. Look out for any dangers and only act when you're confident it is safe to do so.

On this page you can:

learn or teach simple first aid skills

find a free first aid workshop

book a paid first aid course with Red Cross Training

download our free First aid app

read true first aid stories

First aid workshops and Red Cross Training courses

What is the difference between a workshop and a course?

Workshop: free first aid workshops for individuals and schools that empower learners with basic first aid skills using everyday objects. These workshops are free but unaccredited.

Course: accredited first aid courses (provided by Red Cross Training) that require payment and provide learners with a valuable first aid qualification.

Free first aid workshops

Free workshops, online or face-to-face, to learn basic first aid skills. These workshops are unaccredited, but equip you with basic skills to help in a first aid emergency.
Book a youth workshop

Paid first aid courses

Health and safety, first aid at work, mental health training and more. These accredited courses by Red Cross Training require payment and will provide you with a valuable first aid qualification.
Book a first aid course

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Learn first aid with education resources, advice and courses from the British Red Cross, including first aid at work.

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Vital services like our Dementia Support Line provide expert advice and comfort to people whose lives are being devastated by dementia.

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From day one of dementia, we'll be right here with you. For support and advice. For pushing for change, and for life-changing treatments and care.

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Age UK | The UK's leading charity helping every older person who needs us

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Age UK is the leading charity for older people. Visit Age UK today for help, information and advice or to see how you can donate or give support.

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At Stonewall, we stand for lesbian, gay, bi, trans, queer, questioning and ace (LGBTQ+) people everywhere. We imagine a world where all LGBTQ+ people are free to be ourselves and can live our lives to the full.

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Our Fusion Model is based on Person-Centred Active Support (PCAS) - a way of supporting people with learning disabilities so they are engaged in meaningful activity and relationships as active participants. As a result, they exercise more control over their lives and experience greater levels of inclusion, independence, and choice. PCAS is incorporated into induction for new starters to ensure that everyone at Hft understands this way of working right from the beginning of their career with us. PCAS is what we do...

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Learning Disability - Autism - Down's Syndrome

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Mencap is a UK charity for people with a learning disability. We support their families and carers, too. We want the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives.

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Prioritising happiness and kindness influences how we approach everything - including our personal lives, families, communities, schools and workplaces. It also shapes our views on public policy and helps us to consider the wellbeing of future generations too.
We have no religious, political or commercial affiliations and welcome people of all faiths (or none) and all parts of society. Our members make a simple pledge: to create more happiness and less unhappiness in the world.

Our patron is The Dalai Lama.

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