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Our Peer Support Service in South Angus can offer you practical and emotional support if you’re experiencing mental health challenges, including self-harm or thoughts of suicide. Our fully trained peer team have their own lived experience of recovery in mental health and bring their own insight to support you on your journey. Our team will work with you using recovery tools to discover what matters to you, to develop skills and strategies to help you maintain good wellbeing, and to connect into meaningful community resources. You can access the service through your GP surgery in South Angus. This service is available to those aged 11 and over.

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South Angus Peer Support Service - Penumbra

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Facebook @PenumbraAngus Phone 01241 873900 Email AngusPeerService@penumbra.org.uk Referal route Self-referral Our Peer Support Service in South Angus can offer you practical and emotional support if you're experiencing mental health challenges, including self-harm or thoughts of suicide. Our fully trained peer team have their own lived experience of recovery in mental health and bring their own insight to support you on your journey.

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Hillcrest Futures Young People’s Services Angus work with young people aged 12-25 to support them through any experiences with drugs, alcohol or sexual health. Our services are free and confidential, and our team are friendly and non-judgemental. We provide focused one-to-one support, as well as drop-ins, group education and we can also provide more intensive support where necessary. Whether you’re worried about yourself, a friend or someone in your family, we’re here to help.

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Our services offer support and information to young people aged between 12 to 25 years old around:

Our services are free and confidential, and our team are friendly and non-judgemental. We provide one-to-one support as well as group education. We can also provide more intensive support where necessary.

Whether you're worried about yourself, a friend or someone in your family, we're here to help.
Who can refer?

Young people aged between 12 to 25

Parents and carers

Professionals

For more information please get in touch...

Angus services: phone 01307 460101, email youngpeopleangus@hillcrestfutures.org.uk or find us on Instagram @HillcrestYPS.Angus

Dundee services: phone 01382 458128, email youngpeopledundee@hillcrestfutures.org.uk or find us on Instagram @HillcrestYPS.Dundee

Perth & Kinross services: phone 01738 630232, email youngpeoplepkc@hillcrestfutures.org.uk or find us on Instagram @HillcrestYPS.Perth

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Our services offer support and information to young people aged between 12 to 25 years old around: Our services are free and confidential, and our team are friendly and non-judgemental. We provide one-to-one support as well as group education. We can also provide more intensive support where necessary. Whether you're...

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Young Scot List of Supports for Mental Health

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If you or somebody else is needing a bit of emotional support, it can be a little scary knowing what to Google, who to turn to and what you can do to manage your emotions in a healthy way. It's important to talk to someone about how you are feeling. This could be a family member or friend, your GP or by calling a helpline.

Remember if you or someone else is in immediate danger call 999.

There are a range of organisations that can offer immediate support for your mental health:

NHS 24: 111 (open 365 days a year, 24 hours a day)

Childline: 0800 1111 (open 365 days a year, 24 hours a day)

Samaritans: 116 123 (open 365 days a year, 24 hours a day)

Papyrus: 0800 068 4141 (open 365 days a year, 9am - midnight)

Below is a list of organisations offering a variety of forms of support.

Anxiety UK

Anxiety UK offers support, advice and information on a range of anxiety, stress and anxiety-based depression conditions.

Call: 03444 775 774

Text: 07537 416905

Helplines are open 9.30AM - 5.30PM, Monday - Friday (except bank holidays).

Visit their website to use Anxia - a chatbot that can help provide support.

BEAT

Eating disorder charity who offer different support services depending on your age.

Call Youthline (Under 18s): 0808 801 0711

Call the Helpline (18+): 0808 801 0432

Helplines are open 365 days a year from 9am-midnight during the week and 4pm-midnight on weekends and bank holidays.

Email support: scotlandhelp@beateatingdisorders.org.uk

Online chat room.

Breathing Space

Free, confidential, phone service for anyone in Scotland over the age of 16 experiencing low mood, depression or anxiety.

Open Monday - Thursday 6pm - 2am and from 6pm on Friday to 6am on Monday.

Call: 0800 83 85 87

Barnardo's

Barnardo's, a children's charity, has set up a dedicated Ukrainian Support Helpline with access to interpreters in Ukrainian and Russian. Their helpline hours are Monday - Friday 10.00am - 8.00pm and Saturday 10.00am - 3.00pm. You are encouraged to contact them either by phone on 0800 148 8586, by email ukrainiansupport@barnardos.org.uk or by completing their online form.

Calm Harm

An app to help teenagers manage or resist the urge to self-harm by providing a wide range of distraction techniques.

Childline

Support for anyone under 19 years old.

Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Call: 0800 1111

Visit the Childline website for a digital chat.

Cruse Bereavement Care

Operates a free helpline for those dealing with the loss of a loved one.

Open Monday and Friday 9.30am - 5pm, Tuesday - Thursday 9.30am-8pm.

Call: 0808 802 6161

Email: info@crusescotland.org.uk

Cruse Webchat.

LGBT Youth Scotland

Live chat on their website four times a week where you can chat directly with trained youth workers in real-time about whatever is on your mind.

Their session hours run from:

Monday: 4pm to 8pm

Tuesday: 6pm to 8pm

Wednesday: 4pm to 8pm

Thursday: 6pm to 8pm

You can also email info@lgbtyouth.org.uk outwith these hours if you need support.

LGBT Foundation

Operates a helpline offering non-judgemental support and advice on a range of topics.

Open weekdays 9am-9pm (excluding bank holidays and religious festivals).

Call: 0345 3 30 30 30

Email: info@lgbt.foundation (it can take up to 10 working days for a reply)

NHS Inform

Self-help guide on anxiety.

NSPCC

Parental and child mental health support.

Open Monday to Friday 8am - 10pm or 9am - 6pm at the weekends.

Call: 0808 800 5000

Email: help@nspcc.org.uk

You can also report online.

PAPYRUS HOPELine

Young suicide prevention society.

9am - midnight every day of the year (weekends and Bank Holidays included).

Call: 0800 068 4141

Email: pat@papyrus-uk.org

Text: 07860039967

Samaritans

Emotional support to anyone in emotional distress or at risk of suicide.

Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Call: 116 123

Email: jo@samaritans.org

SAMH Information Service

Seeking Support, information or for a chat about mental health.

Open 9am - 6pm, Monday - Friday (closed Bank Holidays).

Shout

Text service for anyone in crisis anytime, anywhere. A place to go if you are struggling to cope and need immediate help.

Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Text: SHOUT to 85258

Sleep Scotland

If you're struggling with your sleep, Sleep Scotland can provide support. Email them initially to arrange a phone call.

Open Monday - Thursday 10am - 4pm.

Email: sleepsupport@sleepscotland.org

The British Red Cross

The British Red Cross has information about a range of support services. They have a helpline on 0808 196 3651, which is open daily between 10am - 6pm, and you can ask for an interpreter if you need one.

The Mix

Support for anyone up to 25 years old.

Their phone line is open 3pm - 12am every day of the year.

Call: 0808 808 4994

Their crisis text support service, is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Text: Text THEMIX to 85258

You can speak to the team at The Mix via their website.

CAMHS

If things are getting too much and you are struggling to cope, you can get help from Child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS). You can find details of what your local NHS can do to help you here.

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Who to Contact for Mental Health Support

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MindSpace helps people to understand their own mental health needs and manage during times of difficulty.

MindSpace services are open to people from age 11, in the Perth and Kinross area.

They provide help through counselling sessions, Peer support and also the Recovery College (for anyone over 16) or Young People’s Recovery College for those between 11 and 18 years old.

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At a time when young people are questioning their values and their place in the world, the need for support and encouragement is particularly important if they are to develop the resilience needed to cope with adverse conditions and stressful situations which they encounter.

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The Lighthouse offer crisis support to anyone who is at risk with their mental health. This includes those who are at risk of suicide or self-injury, or those who find themselves in emotional distress or crisis.

The Lighthouse for Perth is a safe space for all. This means all of our staff and volunteers are committed to establashing a welcoming, non-judgemental approach for anyone with suicide or self-harming behaviours.

You can reach our freephone crisis line on 0800 121 4820, Facebook messenger or email help@lighthouseforperth.org.

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The Lighthouse is a non-profit organisation providing a place of safety for people who are at crisis point of self-harm/suicide.

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The YMCA supports young people aged 11-19 years. They run weekly drop in sessions for young people to socialise in a safe and supportive space and also offer more targeted youth work

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Funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NHLF) and with support from Historic Environment Scotland, the Living Museums project takes an in-depth look at how the museum sector can appeal to and engage young people aged between 14 and 21....

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KYTHE deliver a range of youth work activities including drop in (free) sessions, after school and lunchtime sessions, youth clubs, holiday time activities and more.

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PKAVS Young Carers supports young people between the ages of 5 and 17 who provide care or assistance to a family member of any age who has a disability, physical or mental long term health condition or is affected by drug or alcohol misuse.

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Calling on all unpaid carers to take a survey on what support you need in your caring role!

July 22nd 2022, By pkavs

Calling on all unpaid carers to take a survey on what support you need in your caring role! Carers Trust has launched a survey of unpaid adult carers to find out what support unpaid carers need from government. The survey also asks how social care reform could support carers more...

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PKAVS Young Carers supports young people between the ages of 5 and 15 who provide care or assistance to a family member of any age who has a disability, physical or mental long term health condition or is affected by drug or alcohol misuse.

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Young Scot List of Supports for Mental Health

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If you or somebody else is needing a bit of emotional support, it can be a little scary knowing what to Google, who to turn to and what you can do to manage your emotions in a healthy way. It's important to talk to someone about how you are feeling. This could be a family member or friend, your GP or by calling a helpline.

Remember if you or someone else is in immediate danger call 999.

There are a range of organisations that can offer immediate support for your mental health:

NHS 24: 111 (open 365 days a year, 24 hours a day)

Childline: 0800 1111 (open 365 days a year, 24 hours a day)

Samaritans: 116 123 (open 365 days a year, 24 hours a day)

Papyrus: 0800 068 4141 (open 365 days a year, 9am - midnight)

Below is a list of organisations offering a variety of forms of support.

Anxiety UK

Anxiety UK offers support, advice and information on a range of anxiety, stress and anxiety-based depression conditions.

Call: 03444 775 774

Text: 07537 416905

Helplines are open 9.30AM - 5.30PM, Monday - Friday (except bank holidays).

Visit their website to use Anxia - a chatbot that can help provide support.

BEAT

Eating disorder charity who offer different support services depending on your age.

Call Youthline (Under 18s): 0808 801 0711

Call the Helpline (18+): 0808 801 0432

Helplines are open 365 days a year from 9am-midnight during the week and 4pm-midnight on weekends and bank holidays.

Email support: scotlandhelp@beateatingdisorders.org.uk

Online chat room.

Breathing Space

Free, confidential, phone service for anyone in Scotland over the age of 16 experiencing low mood, depression or anxiety.

Open Monday - Thursday 6pm - 2am and from 6pm on Friday to 6am on Monday.

Call: 0800 83 85 87

Barnardo's

Barnardo's, a children's charity, has set up a dedicated Ukrainian Support Helpline with access to interpreters in Ukrainian and Russian. Their helpline hours are Monday - Friday 10.00am - 8.00pm and Saturday 10.00am - 3.00pm. You are encouraged to contact them either by phone on 0800 148 8586, by email ukrainiansupport@barnardos.org.uk or by completing their online form.

Calm Harm

An app to help teenagers manage or resist the urge to self-harm by providing a wide range of distraction techniques.

Childline

Support for anyone under 19 years old.

Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Call: 0800 1111

Visit the Childline website for a digital chat.

Cruse Bereavement Care

Operates a free helpline for those dealing with the loss of a loved one.

Open Monday and Friday 9.30am - 5pm, Tuesday - Thursday 9.30am-8pm.

Call: 0808 802 6161

Email: info@crusescotland.org.uk

Cruse Webchat.

LGBT Youth Scotland

Live chat on their website four times a week where you can chat directly with trained youth workers in real-time about whatever is on your mind.

Their session hours run from:

Monday: 4pm to 8pm

Tuesday: 6pm to 8pm

Wednesday: 4pm to 8pm

Thursday: 6pm to 8pm

You can also email info@lgbtyouth.org.uk outwith these hours if you need support.

LGBT Foundation

Operates a helpline offering non-judgemental support and advice on a range of topics.

Open weekdays 9am-9pm (excluding bank holidays and religious festivals).

Call: 0345 3 30 30 30

Email: info@lgbt.foundation (it can take up to 10 working days for a reply)

NHS Inform

Self-help guide on anxiety.

NSPCC

Parental and child mental health support.

Open Monday to Friday 8am - 10pm or 9am - 6pm at the weekends.

Call: 0808 800 5000

Email: help@nspcc.org.uk

You can also report online.

PAPYRUS HOPELine

Young suicide prevention society.

9am - midnight every day of the year (weekends and Bank Holidays included).

Call: 0800 068 4141

Email: pat@papyrus-uk.org

Text: 07860039967

Samaritans

Emotional support to anyone in emotional distress or at risk of suicide.

Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Call: 116 123

Email: jo@samaritans.org

SAMH Information Service

Seeking Support, information or for a chat about mental health.

Open 9am - 6pm, Monday - Friday (closed Bank Holidays).

Shout

Text service for anyone in crisis anytime, anywhere. A place to go if you are struggling to cope and need immediate help.

Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Text: SHOUT to 85258

Sleep Scotland

If you're struggling with your sleep, Sleep Scotland can provide support. Email them initially to arrange a phone call.

Open Monday - Thursday 10am - 4pm.

Email: sleepsupport@sleepscotland.org

The British Red Cross

The British Red Cross has information about a range of support services. They have a helpline on 0808 196 3651, which is open daily between 10am - 6pm, and you can ask for an interpreter if you need one.

The Mix

Support for anyone up to 25 years old.

Their phone line is open 3pm - 12am every day of the year.

Call: 0808 808 4994

Their crisis text support service, is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Text: Text THEMIX to 85258

You can speak to the team at The Mix via their website.

CAMHS

If things are getting too much and you are struggling to cope, you can get help from Child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS). You can find details of what your local NHS can do to help you here.

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Who to Contact for Mental Health Support

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Togetherall is a free Mental Health & Wellbeing service.

All 16-24 year olds in Tayside now have free access to the digital mental health and wellbeing service Togetherall. Togetherall provides safe, anonymous, online support 24/7, with a supportive community, information and self-help resources, and trained professionals online at all times.

Access is easy: simply go to www.Togetherall.com and enter your postcode.

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Shout is the UK's first and only free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service (Text 85258) for anyone who is struggling to cope.

However you're feeling right now, you don't have to face it alone. We're here to support you with your mental health. Take a look at our resources, information and support, find further help or reach out to one of our volunteers.

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Below you'll find resources and tips for helping support you when you're feeling anxious, stressed or overwhelmed.

These resources are also available for you to browse whilst you are waiting for a Shout Volunteer to take your conversation.

If your life is at imminent risk, please call the emergency services on 999.

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Resources and support for mental wellbeing

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Below you'll find resources and tips for helping support you when you're feeling anxious, stressed or overwhelmed. These resources are also available for you to browse whilst you are waiting for a Shout Volunteer to take your conversation. If your life is at imminent risk, please call the emergency services on 999.

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Your questions answered accurately and without judgement within 24 hours.A safe space for young people age 12 and over living in Tayside, The Western Isles, Dumfries and Galloway and Argyll and Bute.

Simply click the ‘Ask A Question’ button below to reach out and ask the cool2talk team your question, then check back to read an answer.

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Your questions answered accurately and without judgement within 24 hours.A safe space for young people age 12 and over living in Tayside, The Western Isles, Dumfries and Galloway and Argyll and Bute.

Simply click the 'Ask A Question' button below to reach out and ask the cool2talk team your question, then check back to read an answer.

cool2talk is not an emergency service. If you need immediate support, please contact Childline on 0800 1111 or the Samaritans.

See how it works!

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Your questions answered accurately and without judgement within 24 hours.A safe space for young people age 12 and over living in Tayside, The Western Isles, Dumfries and Galloway and Argyll and Bute. Simply click the 'Ask A Question' button below to reach out and ask the cool2talk team your question, then check back to read an answer.

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The CAMHS Webpage for young people has lots of support and advice, along with frequently asked questions. The webpage design was created with young people.

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What is the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service?

Child and adolescent mental health services, covers a whole range of services and support available to you as a young person if you are having a difficult time with how you are feeling, how you are coping emotionally, or if you are behaving in a way that's not usual for you.

NHS Tayside Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, often referred to by young people as CAMHS, is a specialist service.

What do we mean by specialist service?

We support children and young people with more severe or concerning emotional, behavioural or functional difficulties including;

anxiety

depression

eating disorders

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Autism (ASD)

How can we help you?

Think about your reasons for visiting our website today, what information are you looking for and how does your experience compare to the experiences highlighted in this picture?

Thank you!

A big thank you to the young people of Tayside and Cool2talk for helping us to develop this section of the website.

Click on the links below to find out more about who can help you and to learn ways to look after yourself when you are experiencing difficulties with your mental health.

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Aye Feel - Mental Health & Emotional Wellbeing Information

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Bereavement support

If you feel like chatting with someone isn't enough, and you'd like more focused support with your grief, we offer a series of one-to-one sessions with a Winston's Wish Bereavement Support Worker. Here, you'll be able to talk openly and safely about your feelings and together you'll find the coping mechanisms that will work for you.

In some cases, and at the discretion of Winston's Wish, group sessions with family members can be arranged to help you all move forward together.

We also make it possible for you to connect with other young grieving people who get what you're going through. Our grief support groups offer the opportunity to share your experiences, reduce feelings of isolation and build connections.

Please note that one-to-one and group support is by referral only. If you're aged 13 or over, you can submit your own referral. Someone from Winston's Wish will then assess your individual circumstances to ensure the service is the right fit for you. If it's decided this isn't the right service for you, a member of our team will guide you towards the right support.

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If you're a grieving young person aged 25 or under, we're here to help with information, on-demand services, bereavement support and counselling.

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Respect Me - Scotland's Anti-Bullying Service

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Respect Me - Scotland's Anti-Bullying Service

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Anti-Bullying Week, 13-17 November 2023
Listen Up! (Respect our Rights)
Anti-Bullying Week 2023 will take place from Monday 13 - Friday 17 November with the theme of 'Listen Up! (Respect our Rights)' - because bullying is never acceptable.

Whether you're an educator, parent/carer or a youth organisation, we are calling on all adults to 'Listen Up' and take practical steps to respect the rights of children and young people across Scotland.

We are thrilled to update that our two-year campaign has been co-designed with young people from respectme's Youth Action Group. Our young ambassadors want every child and young person to be heard and taken seriously when bullying is reported, and for children's rights to be at the heart of all effective responses to bullying.

Our 2023 campaign hub features everything you need to know about the theme of our new campaign, including our latest education resources, campaign pledge, activities inspired by young people's ideas, bunting template, social media assets, and information for parents and carers.

For #AntiBullyingWeek we are asking schools, youth groups and sports clubs to pledge support for our ' 5 Step Action Plan ' as put forward by our Youth Action Group, and to support our #ImListening social media campaign.

Together let's #ListenUp for #AntiBullyingWeek and stand up for the rights of children and young people across Scotland to help stop bullying in its tracks.

To feature on our NEW Campaign Map email us at: enquire@respectme.org.uk. Include your school or organisation name and we'll add you to the map on the countdown to #AntiBullyingWeek. Get in touch even if you supported the campaign last year.

Sign up here to receive the latest campaign updates, and follow along with the campaign on Twitter

Our Listen Up! (Respect our Rights) campaign hub is now available HERE! Let's make this Anti-Bullying Week the biggest yet!

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respectme | Scotland's anti-bullying service

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We work with adults involved in the lives of children and young people to give them the skills and confidence to deal with children who are bullied and who bully others.

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On Thursday 30 November from 2:30am - 7:30am, you won't be able to contact Childline whilst we do some important maintenance to our systems. This means that 1-2-1 chats, calling and messages to Childline will be unavailable. You'll still be able to use the Childline website for advice and information.

If you're in danger or it's an emergency, you should always call 999

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Get help and advice about a wide range of issues, call us on 0800 1111, talk to a counsellor online, send Childline an email or post on the message boards.

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Dundee Green Health Partnership Things To Do

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A brilliant list of free walking trails and ideas for things to do out in nature in Dundee.

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Abertay University experts in computer games design, sport and exercise, counselling, biology and environmental science share a conversation exploring green health from their personal and professional perspectives.

The Wildlife Trust put some amazing resources together, have a look:

We've got a variety of activities for you. Learn about nature around us with our collect and investigate activities. Get active and see how exercise affects our body, before trying out some grounding techniques and taking a well-earned rest!

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Abertay University experts in computer games design, sport and exercise, counselling, biology and environmental science share a conversation exploring green health from their personal and professional perspectives. The Wildlife Trust put some amazing resources together, have a look: We've got a variety of activities for you.

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ParkLives is a free and easy way for you to get the best out of your local park. Parks across Dundee will be buzzing with free activity sessions for you to get involved in. There’s an activity for every member of the family, from Orienteering to Insanity.

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ParkLives is a free and easy way for you to get the best out of your local park. Parks across Dundee will be buzzing with free activity sessions for you to get involved in. There's an activity for every member of the family, from Orienteering to Insanity.

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Our suggestions below of distractions for when you're Bored, Lonely, Angry, Stressed or Tired aim to help provide distraction and ease any difficult emotions that you might be feeling in a positive way, rather than using unhealthy behaviours.

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You might find it helpful to have a go-to list of ways to distract yourself from the urge to use eating disorder behaviours, or from other difficult thoughts and feelings. Our suggestions below of distractions for when you’re Bored, Lonely, Angry, Stressed or Tired aim to help provide distraction an…

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If you have a Disney+ account, Limitless is a great series starring Chris Hemsworth challenging himself to achieve big things. The episodes talk a lot about how important self-talk is to help you through challenges

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Watch Limitless with Chris Hemsworth | Full episodes | Disney+

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Chris attempts six epic challenges in his search for longevity.

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Taking slow, deep breaths can help you feel calmer and more relaxed. You can try just one of these exercises or as many as you like. You might need to repeat an exercise a few times until you feel it working.

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There are lots of way to feel calmer. Try our breathing exercises, activities and games or watch a video to help let go of stress.

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When we talk about self-esteem
we're often talking about lots of different things, such as:

confidence- if we are struggling with our self-esteem, we may not feel confident doing things, even if we have done them before and know we can do them

how much we recognise and value the skills we have, like if we are good at a subject at school, at making people laugh, or our hobbies

how able we feel to share our opinions and ideas, and whether we believe what we have to say matters and is worth other people hearing

how comfortable we are with getting things 'wrong' and our ability to brush things off and realise that our mistakes and 'failures' do not define us

how we treat ourselves, and if we are kind to ourselves and practise self-care

how we think and feel about ourselves physically, also known as our body image. Read our guide on body image for tips and advice on feeling comfortable with how you look

You are amazing, unique, and you have brilliant talents that no one else has.

When we believe in ourselves, feel comfortable in our bodies and have the confidence to share our thoughts with others, these can be signs of having good self-esteem.

But sometimes, feeling confident can be tough. We might have negative thoughts about ourselves, worrying that we aren't good enough or that we could've done things better. Often this is because we are comparing ourselves negatively to others, and feeling like we aren't as good as them or focussing on all the things we don't have that our friends seem to.

If you are having these negative thoughts with your confidence, that's okay. Lots of us struggle with these feelings too sometimes - you are not alone.

There are so many things you can do. Find hobbies and passions that you enjoy. Try hanging out with people who make you feel better about yourself.

Setting yourself small goals and achieving them can help you see how capable you are. This might be trying a new hobby, wearing a new outfit, or just getting dressed for the day. Whatever it is, it's important to celebrate your achievements and give yourself the credit you deserve.

Take time to do things you enjoy

Whether it is drawing, taking part in a sport or going for a walk, taking time to do things that make you feel good can help you switch off and relax. Find out the different ways you can take time out.

Finding the right people for you

Sometimes, low self-esteem can come from others who might make comments about you. You might not always realise how the people around you are making you feel. By reflecting on how people are treating you, you can start to see who makes you feel good and spend more time with them. Remember, people value you for many different reasons.

By focusing on the positives and taking note of the good things about yourself, you can celebrate what makes you, you.

If you're really struggling with low self-esteem and negative feelings about yourself, talk to someone you trust, like a family member, teacher or school nurse.

If you are struggling with low self-esteem and it's making you feel anxious, low in mood or is stopping you from doing everyday things, like eating, sleeping, or going to school or work, you could talk to your GP. They can tell you what support might be available to you in your area.

Our Activists share their tips on what helped them feel better about themselves:

More tips, advice and real stories if you're struggling with your self-esteem

Whether you love the page or think something is missing, we appreciate your feedback. It all helps us to support more young people with their mental health.

Please be aware that this form isn't a mental health support service. If you are in crisis right now and want to talk to someone urgently, find out who to contact on our urgent help page.

At YoungMinds we take your privacy seriously. If you'd like to read more about how we keep the information we collect safe, take a look at our privacy policy.

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Self-esteem is how you think and feel about yourself. Find out how to believe in yourself and boost your self-esteem if you are struggling.

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The Calm Zone has lots of great ideas for ways to help you feel calmer; including some breathing techniques, activities, games and videos.

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There are lots of way to feel calmer. Try our breathing exercises, activities and games or watch a video to help let go of stress.

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Finch is a self care pet app that helps you feel prepared and positive, one day at a time. Take care of your pet by taking care of yourself! Choose from a wide variety of self care exercises personalised for you.

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Having an activity to complete can really help you self-soothe. Reading and colouring in are the more obvious options and both of these work for me. You can find plenty of inexpensive beautiful colouring books, pretty much anywhere nowadays - The Works, Amazon and Waterstones all have a good variety to choose from. You can also find a lot of printable colouring sheets online. I keep some colouring pencils and a pad to fill in.

Colouring is a very simple task and having something beautiful that you made can feel very rewarding. You might like to write about how you are feeling, or try some creative writing or poetry; for that you can include a pen and notepad. I also keep a book that is an easy, light read.

I would recommend avoiding books that could be potentially triggering, particularly if you are in a vulnerable mindset. However, this can vary from person to person. I know for some people, emotionally dense poetry or literature can help reduce feelings of loneliness or isolation. Other activities can include: word searches, word games, sudoku, knitting, crocheting, collaging, games on your phone etc.

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Having an activity to complete can really help you self-soothe. Reading and colouring in are the more obvious options and both of these work for me. You can find plenty of inexpensive beautiful colouring books, pretty much anywhere nowadays - The Works, Amazon and Waterstones all have a good variety to choose from.

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Did you know that extending your exhales so that they are a little longer than your inhales can help you relax? Try it and let us know how it goes for you.

The breathe bubble above was designed with the following counts in mind:
Inhale for 3 counts
Rest for 2 count
Exhale for 5 counts
Rest for 2 counts

Tips:
Experiment with different counts that feel nourishing for you.
↓Go down by a count of one in each part if you’re feeling any stress or strain.
↑ If it feels easy, you can try increasing each section by a count of one.
☺️ Bringing a hint of a smile to your lips helps to relax your jaw.

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Slow, calm, deep breathing can help us relax, manage stress, relieve anxiety and depression, and get a good night's sleep, among many other things. Breathing also helps quiet the mind in preparation for meditation.

So how do you use breathing as a way to unwind and relax? Let our recordings guide you and help you get started.

Smiling Breath

This breathing exercise can help you lift stress or switch from a difficult mood to a more positive one.

Finger Count Breathing

Finger count breathing is a good way to slow down and hit your internal "pause" button.

Belly Breathing

When we're relaxed, air naturally flows deeper into our lungs. Practicing belly breathing can help you create these feelings of relaxation and calm.

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Thinking of suicide?

Are you, or is a young person you know, not coping with life? For confidential suicide prevention advice contact HOPELINE247.

My whole way of thinking has changed. I feel positive about my future and the people around me. I'm now looking forward to the future and helping others just like me!

Thank you so much for the incredible support PAPYRUS and HOPELINE247 has given me. You helped me in that moment and it kept me alive.

I intend to continue to fundraise for and promote PAPYRUS. I am so proud and humbled to be involved with a wonderful charity, and to have received the support that I have.

Having been personally bereaved by suicide I understand the importance and need for our charity. I am surrounded by others who are as passionate as I am about saving lives.

* All feedback is provided by people who contact PAPYRUS. All feedback has full consent of the user and the user remains fully anonymous. Some feedback may have been adapted to keep the users anonymity.

Our latest news

Stay up to date with PAPYRUS; our news section is regularly updated with helpful advice and guidance, as well as information about our upcoming events and campaigns. If you have any questions or queries please get in touch.

Our upcoming events

Please see below some of our upcoming and exciting events including fundraisers and charity events we will be attending. For more information please get in touch.

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PAPYRUS UK is a charity for the prevention of young suicide (under 35) in the UK | Call PAPYRUS HOPELINE247 on 0800 068 4141 Now

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At Switchboard we provide an information, support and referral service for lesbians, gay men and bisexual and trans people – and anyone considering issues around their sexuality and/or gender identity.

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We have all sorts of conversations, and we take every one seriously. Whatever made you reach out, we're glad you did, and we want to help you.

Here are some things people might call us for: Information about support groups for someone who is struggling with their gender identity Support for a man who has been the victim of homophobic abuse, but has previously had a bad experience going to the police. Contact details for an LGBT-friendly therapist. Support for a lesbian teenager thrown out of her home by her parents, and who needs somewhere to stay. Information on how to get to local gay pubs for someone with mobility issues. Times and places for a local bisexual social group. Listening to some concerns a mother has about her child who is trans.

Ok, so I want to reach out to Switchboard. How do I do it?

If it's your first time, well done. We know how nervous you might feel, but you have taken the most difficult step.

If you've reached out before, welcome back!

You can get it touch on the phone, or through the Instant Messaging.
We are open between 10am and 10pm every day of the week, 365 days of the year.
Who will answer the call?

Each and every volunteer at Switchboard self identifies as a member of the LGBTQIA+ communities, and undertakes an intensive 60-hour training course to become a qualified listening volunteer.

Can anyone call you?

The majority of people who reach out to us are LGBTQIA+. However, we also hae conversations with friends, parents or family members of LGBTQIA+ loved ones who are looking for some independent advice and support - we welcome them all!

What can I talk about?

We are here to listen to anything that you want to talk about. Nothing is off limits, and if you feel nervous when you first start chatting with someone, that's okay. There's no rush, take your time.

For almost 50 years people have been talking to us about:

Coming out

Relationship issues

Family problems

Issues at work or college

Safer sex and sexual health

Having sex for the first time

Looking for LGBTQIA+ venues

LGBTQIA+ social and support groups

Sometimes it takes a while to get to the heart of an issue. We understand it might take you some time to get to the main thing you really want to talk about. We also believe that you are best placed to know your situation and the answer that's right for you. We will listen while we talk through your options with you and hope that you'll feel empowered by coming up with your own solutions.

One of the things we are committed to discussing with our callers is safer sex to prevent the spread of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections. While we never judge your choices, we aim to make you aware of your own sexual health.

How long will it take for my call to be answered?

The helpline is staffed by volunteers and we answer thousands of calls a year. Some calls last a few minutes, others can last almost an hour. The speed with which you are answered can also depend on the number of volunteers available at the time of your call. We try to aim to have more volunteers on shift in the evenings and at weekends when demand is higher. We are also keen for you to use our Instant Messaging service. There is more than one way of getting in touch.

When you call us you are placed in a queue. We understand that can be frustrating, but please be patient.

Don't give up. Ring back. We want to take your call and we'll answer it as soon as we can.

If you are unable to be connected on the phone, you can always try to chat with someone through our IM channel or you can send us an email, which we aim to reply to within 5 business days.

Can I leave a message? Will you call me back?

When you call the helpline we do not have a caller display so we don't see your number. You are not able to leave a message and we aren't able to return calls. We hope you understand.

This is part of our commitment to ensure your confidentiality.

Where is Switchboard?

Our HQ is based in Central London - a convenient location for many of our volunteers to get to if they are doing a shift from the phone room.

Switchboard's offices are fully accessible and were paid for by community fundraising and grants. A few years ago a volunteer's generous legacy meant that a new phone system could be installed. The legacy also allowed us to clear the outstanding debt on the building.

Switchboard is a bright, airy office with a dedicated phone room where volunteers answer the phones and connect with people through email and Instant Messaging. Usually there are a few volunteers on each shift so we can ask each other for advice and provide support for each other if necessary.

What if our helpline is closed?

We know that finding the right support is important, especially if you need someone to talk to right now. Switchboard operates from 10am to 10pm, 365 days a year but if we're not available to support you and you can't wait until we are Crisis Text Line and Shout can help.

If you don't need a response immediately, you can always email us at [email protected] and we aim to reply within 5 business days.

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Here are some things people might call us for:
Information about support groups for someone who is struggling with their gender identity
Support for a man who has been the victim of homophobic abuse, but has previously had a bad experience going to the police.
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bgiok is about practical advice and information about homosexuality, and cutting through the stereotypes and negativity around it. bgiok aims to help young people feel better about their sexuality and about the person they are beyond that.

Offering accessible and informative content that tackles the issues that visitors tend to be most concerned about, like coming out, religion and homophobic bullying. Everything here is unique to the site, so you won't find it anywhere else.

Being gay doesn't mean that you are a freak or a bad person or that you've done something wrong. Being gay doesn't mean being alone.

Bgiok site is run by Outline a Surrey based sexuality and gender identity support charity. This website preserves content created by the site founder Jason Mitchell so older content may be of a different style.

For more information see our About page.

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Welcome to Being Gay is Okay bgiok is about practical advice and information about homosexuality, and cutting through the stereotypes and negativity around it. bgiok aims to help young people feel better about their sexuality and about the person they are beyond that.

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Spectrum is a youth group run by LGBT Youth Scotland in Dundee

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What is coming out?

Coming out is what people often say when you are ready to tell your support networks and others about your authentic true self.

It's not essential to come out publicly - in fact, it's quite common for people to be 'out' in certain areas of their lives but not in others - but lots of people feel that they want to be open with the people they are closest to.

Other people feel that they shouldn't have to come out, because people who are not LGBTQ+ don't have to. There's no right or wrong choice: do what's right for you.

Deciding to come out might feel like a very hard or scary decision, so take as much time as you need to make it. If you decide you are ready, it can help to be prepared and to ask yourself some questions before you do.

Should I come out?

Ask yourself why it is important to you to come out. This could be because hiding your identity might make you feel low or insecure, or it could be that you want to be out and proud to be you. It might be that you are starting to feel ready to meet people or start dating.

Whatever you decide, you haven't lied to anyone by not coming out sooner or at all - don't let anyone make you feel like you have.

Who should I tell?

If you do want to come out, it is important to think carefully about who you tell and when.

It might be easier to tell someone outside your family first, or to talk to somebody else who has already come out about their experiences.

You might have a close relationship to someone in your family who you want to tell first - this is completely up to you. Find a trusted person to you.

You might have to explain what some terms mean, so it could help to be ready with some simple definitions.

Think what the reaction of the person you tell might be. If you feel you need additional support, consider telling them with someone else there with you.

If there is a chance the person may still respond in a negative way, try to talk about your feelings rather than your opinions. For example, you could start sentences with 'I feel'. This is not because your opinions are wrong or invalid, but just because feelings are much harder to argue with!

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Coming out - The BeYou Project - Porchlight

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Are you questioning your sexuality and want to talk about it? Being lesbian, gay, bisexual (or any other sexuality), trans, non-binary or any other gender identity is completely normal and natural.

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Young Scot List of Supports for Mental Health

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Young Scot List of Supports for Mental Health

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If you or somebody else is needing a bit of emotional support, it can be a little scary knowing what to Google, who to turn to and what you can do to manage your emotions in a healthy way. It's important to talk to someone about how you are feeling. This could be a family member or friend, your GP or by calling a helpline.

Remember if you or someone else is in immediate danger call 999.

There are a range of organisations that can offer immediate support for your mental health:

NHS 24: 111 (open 365 days a year, 24 hours a day)

Childline: 0800 1111 (open 365 days a year, 24 hours a day)

Samaritans: 116 123 (open 365 days a year, 24 hours a day)

Papyrus: 0800 068 4141 (open 365 days a year, 9am - midnight)

Below is a list of organisations offering a variety of forms of support.

Anxiety UK

Anxiety UK offers support, advice and information on a range of anxiety, stress and anxiety-based depression conditions.

Call: 03444 775 774

Text: 07537 416905

Helplines are open 9.30AM - 5.30PM, Monday - Friday (except bank holidays).

Visit their website to use Anxia - a chatbot that can help provide support.

BEAT

Eating disorder charity who offer different support services depending on your age.

Call Youthline (Under 18s): 0808 801 0711

Call the Helpline (18+): 0808 801 0432

Helplines are open 365 days a year from 9am-midnight during the week and 4pm-midnight on weekends and bank holidays.

Email support: scotlandhelp@beateatingdisorders.org.uk

Online chat room.

Breathing Space

Free, confidential, phone service for anyone in Scotland over the age of 16 experiencing low mood, depression or anxiety.

Open Monday - Thursday 6pm - 2am and from 6pm on Friday to 6am on Monday.

Call: 0800 83 85 87

Barnardo's

Barnardo's, a children's charity, has set up a dedicated Ukrainian Support Helpline with access to interpreters in Ukrainian and Russian. Their helpline hours are Monday - Friday 10.00am - 8.00pm and Saturday 10.00am - 3.00pm. You are encouraged to contact them either by phone on 0800 148 8586, by email ukrainiansupport@barnardos.org.uk or by completing their online form.

Calm Harm

An app to help teenagers manage or resist the urge to self-harm by providing a wide range of distraction techniques.

Childline

Support for anyone under 19 years old.

Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Call: 0800 1111

Visit the Childline website for a digital chat.

Cruse Bereavement Care

Operates a free helpline for those dealing with the loss of a loved one.

Open Monday and Friday 9.30am - 5pm, Tuesday - Thursday 9.30am-8pm.

Call: 0808 802 6161

Email: info@crusescotland.org.uk

Cruse Webchat.

LGBT Youth Scotland

Live chat on their website four times a week where you can chat directly with trained youth workers in real-time about whatever is on your mind.

Their session hours run from:

Monday: 4pm to 8pm

Tuesday: 6pm to 8pm

Wednesday: 4pm to 8pm

Thursday: 6pm to 8pm

You can also email info@lgbtyouth.org.uk outwith these hours if you need support.

LGBT Foundation

Operates a helpline offering non-judgemental support and advice on a range of topics.

Open weekdays 9am-9pm (excluding bank holidays and religious festivals).

Call: 0345 3 30 30 30

Email: info@lgbt.foundation (it can take up to 10 working days for a reply)

NHS Inform

Self-help guide on anxiety.

NSPCC

Parental and child mental health support.

Open Monday to Friday 8am - 10pm or 9am - 6pm at the weekends.

Call: 0808 800 5000

Email: help@nspcc.org.uk

You can also report online.

PAPYRUS HOPELine

Young suicide prevention society.

9am - midnight every day of the year (weekends and Bank Holidays included).

Call: 0800 068 4141

Email: pat@papyrus-uk.org

Text: 07860039967

Samaritans

Emotional support to anyone in emotional distress or at risk of suicide.

Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Call: 116 123

Email: jo@samaritans.org

SAMH Information Service

Seeking Support, information or for a chat about mental health.

Open 9am - 6pm, Monday - Friday (closed Bank Holidays).

Shout

Text service for anyone in crisis anytime, anywhere. A place to go if you are struggling to cope and need immediate help.

Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Text: SHOUT to 85258

Sleep Scotland

If you're struggling with your sleep, Sleep Scotland can provide support. Email them initially to arrange a phone call.

Open Monday - Thursday 10am - 4pm.

Email: sleepsupport@sleepscotland.org

The British Red Cross

The British Red Cross has information about a range of support services. They have a helpline on 0808 196 3651, which is open daily between 10am - 6pm, and you can ask for an interpreter if you need one.

The Mix

Support for anyone up to 25 years old.

Their phone line is open 3pm - 12am every day of the year.

Call: 0808 808 4994

Their crisis text support service, is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Text: Text THEMIX to 85258

You can speak to the team at The Mix via their website.

CAMHS

If things are getting too much and you are struggling to cope, you can get help from Child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS). You can find details of what your local NHS can do to help you here.

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Hi, I'm Anna, I'm 14 years old and LGBT. I wanted to write this article so people like myself and my friends have advice on how to support a newly out friend as there was nothing when I first came out.

So one of your friends has come out to you as LGBTQIA+. What do you do? How do you react? Well as a queer person I think there is some advice I can offer you.

If they come out as trans, non-binary or any other non-cisgender identity, ask them about their pronouns and if they would like you to use a different name. If they ask for you to use a different name then ask who else knows them as that name to avoid confusion and possibly outing them to a person they have not yet come out to, no matter what their reason is for that. You might also offer to go shopping with them for more gender-neutral clothes or clothes that just make them feel more comfortable. Also, if it's appropriate and you feel comfortable, offer to walk with them to the bathroom if they would feel safer perhaps just to wait outside the door and be there when they leave. Just in general ask what you can do to help make their lives better.

No matter what a person comes out to you as make sure they know you accept and love them. Also, don't be afraid to ask questions about their identity but try to be sensitive about it because coming out can be scary even without being asked loads of questions. Be aware that people's identities can and do change but it's also completely normal for people to find an identity that suits them and stick to it. This also applies to a person's pronouns as these do change which I can tell you from personal experience is completely normal and does happen.

Coming out can have a positive effect on a person's mental health, it can feel like a massive weight has been lifted off of their shoulders. I know from personal experience that coming out can make a friendship closer, for instance since I came out to my friends another one of my friends has felt able to come out also. Even if you yourself aren't LGBTQIA+ then appreciate how positive an experience coming out can be.

On the other hand sometimes when a person comes out they can face homophobia or transphobia or both at the same time which is horrible for those who experience this. This is where being careful not to out people to those they don't feel comfortable coming out to comes into play a lot since for the person who has come out to you it can at times be dangerous for them to come out to certain other people.

If the person who has come out to you does experience some homophobia or transphobia then make sure they know they can speak to you and that you support them in coming out and being themselves. Also if they want to report what has happened, offer to go with them for moral support. Always make sure that they know who can help them, this could be anyone from a trained counsellor to an adult family friend or family member they trust.

If you don't take anything else from reading this then please remember that coming out is scary and to always be there for the person who comes out to you, make sure they know that they can talk to you whenever they need to and that you will always be there for them. Also, remember that these things take time and be patient with people when they come out.

Talking about what is going on can make a difference.

Do you ever feel like you would like a bit more support but aren't sure where to turn?

LGBT Youth Scotland has lots of ways that you can get in touch online and get support from youth workers. Wherever you are in Scotland, whatever your worry or concern, they are there to listen.

TheLiveChatfeature on their website is an easy way to chat with trained youth workers in real-time about whatever is on your mind. It's text-based: you don't need to speak over voice or video and can remain anonymous.

From questioning your sexual identity, coming out and relationship issues to bullying and sexual health this is a private place designed for you to chat, confidentially, with a digital youth worker.

Sessions run at the following times:

If you would like to chat online but aren't free during the LiveChat times - let LGBT Youth Scotland know and they might be able to open it for you.

If LiveChat isn't open you can send them a message by emailing info@lgbtyouth.org.uk or clicking "Send Message" in the bottom right corner of the website - just make sure to type your email address in carefully or they will not be able to get back to you.

Visit our Youth Voice page to check out more blogs.

Take a look at our Mindfulness Monday videos if you're looking for some mindfulness activities.
Take a look at our list of organisations you can use if you need support.
If you're interested in volunteering, visit the#YSHive page to see what volunteer opportunities are available with Young Scot.
For more information about supporting your mental health and emotional wellbeing visit our AyeFeel page. Young Scot supports young people to share their own voices, views and opinions and works with partner organisations and professionals who are experts in different topics. The views expressed in this blog are those of the young people, organisations and/or individuals who have taken part in the blog, not necessarily the views of Young Scot.

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Anna shares some top tips for coming out and how you could support a friend going through the same situation.

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Making Scotland the best place to grow up for LGBTI young people

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I Gotta Feeling is a self-help guide for young people to help cope with stress.

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Mind Yer Time was designed by children and young people from the Children's Parliament and the Scottish Youth Parliament. It was created to support everyone who loves social media and screen time. It has positive tips, stories and information for children and young people to help them use their screen time positively.

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Mind Yer Time Designed by children and young people from Children's Parliament and the Scottish Youth Parliament, Mind Yer Time has been created to support everyone who loves social media and screen time. We've got positive tips, stories and information for children and young people, to help you use your screen time positively!

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parkrun is a free, community event where you can walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate. parkrun is 5k and takes place every Saturday morning. junior parkrun is 2k, dedicated to 4-14 year olds and their families, every Sunday morning. parkrun is positive, welcoming and inclusive, there is no time limit and no one finishes last.

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Get Out Get Active (GOGA) is a programme that supports disabled and non disabled people to enjoy being active together.

GOGA aims to make activity more inclusive, support people to move more and encourage people to lead an active and healthy lifestyle.

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Get Out Get Active (GOGA) Tayside - Fun, Free & Inclusive Activities For All

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Get Out Get Active (GOGA) is dedicated to promoting fun & free physical activity opportunities in Tayside and encouraging people of all abilities to be more active together.

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10 Minute Sleepcast for Deep Sleep: Sleeper Mountain from Sleep by Headspace

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Suicide? Help! - An information website as well as an Apple and Android app for people who are thinking about suicide or are worried about someone else.

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Suicide? Help! - An information website as well as an Apple and Android app for people who are thinking about suicide or are worried about someone else.

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The Feeling Good Teens App uses short audio tracks to help let go of worry, improve sleep, develop self-esteem, resilience and goal focused motivation – access is free using the username: coboost and password: coboost during this period.

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Feeling Good Teens is a free app containing audios developed from our NHS-accredited adult Feeling Good app for building mental strength.

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Clear Fear provides you with a range of ways to manage anxiety.

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Meditation techniques to aid with stress and sleep.

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Calm is the #1 app for sleep and meditation. Join the millions experiencing better sleep, lower stress, and less anxiety.

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An app that helps young people to manage the urge to self-harm

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Calm Harm is a free app to help teenagers manage the urge to self-harm. Available on Google Play & App Store.

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Whether you want to know more about how you're feeling, get information about a mental health condition or know what support is available to you, our guides can help.

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YoungMinds | Mental Health Charity For Children And Young People

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YoungMinds are a mental health charity for children, young people and their parents, making sure all young people can get the mental health support they need.

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We all have mental health, but that doesn’t mean we need to struggle.  There are steps you can take to improve and maintain your mental wellbeing.

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What affects someone's mental wellbeing won't necessarily affect others in the same way.

Life events such as loss or bereavement, issues at work, financial worries, starting college or university and relationship problems can all impact on our mental wellbeing.

Sometimes there is no clear reason why we feel the way we do.

We all have mental health, but that doesn't mean we need to struggle. There are steps you can take to improve and maintain your mental wellbeing.

How is your wellbeing?

Our Wellbeing Assessment Tool can help you find out. To get your wellbeing score, go through the following statements and tick the box that best describes your thoughts and feelings over the last two weeks.
Use the wellbeing tool

Active living

Regular exercise has been proven to have a positive effect on your mental health and well-being. But that doesn't mean you have to run a marathon .

There are lots of things you can do to get active: walking; cycling; dancing; swimming; football - it all counts. Even simple changes like taking the stairs instead of the lift could have an impact.
Other ways to improve mental health

You're not alone. We're here to help. Find Help

SAMH is the Scottish Association for Mental Health
Scottish Charity: No. SC-008897
Registered Office: Brunswick House, 51 Wilson Street, Glasgow, G1 1UZ

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Sometimes there is no clear reason why we feel the way we do. We all have mental health, but that doesn't mean we need to struggle. There are steps you can take to improve and maintain your mental wellbeing.

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Information for Young People.

We all have mental health and it’s okay to start talking about it. If you're struggling right now, you aren't alone.

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Information for Young People on Mental Health | End Mental Health Stigma and Discrimination

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If you're a young person then we have all the information you need on mental health stigma and discrimiantion, including how to talk to adults, what stigma is, and how you can help to tackle it.

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Hillcrest Futures Young People’s Services Dundee work with young people aged 12-18 to support them through any experiences with drugs, alcohol or sexual health. Our services are free and confidential, and our team are friendly and non-judgemental. We provide focused one-to-one support, as well as drop-ins, group education and we can also provide more intensive support where necessary. Whether you’re worried about yourself, a friend or someone in your family, we’re here to help.

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Our services offer support and information to young people aged between 12 to 25 years old around:

Our services are free and confidential, and our team are friendly and non-judgemental. We provide one-to-one support as well as group education. We can also provide more intensive support where necessary.

Whether you're worried about yourself, a friend or someone in your family, we're here to help.
Who can refer?

Young people aged between 12 to 25

Parents and carers

Professionals

For more information please get in touch...

Angus services: phone 01307 460101, email youngpeopleangus@hillcrestfutures.org.uk or find us on Instagram @HillcrestYPS.Angus

Dundee services: phone 01382 458128, email youngpeopledundee@hillcrestfutures.org.uk or find us on Instagram @HillcrestYPS.Dundee

Perth & Kinross services: phone 01738 630232, email youngpeoplepkc@hillcrestfutures.org.uk or find us on Instagram @HillcrestYPS.Perth

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Young people's services - Hillcrest Futures

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Our services offer support and information to young people aged between 12 to 25 years old around: Our services are free and confidential, and our team are friendly and non-judgemental. We provide one-to-one support as well as group education. We can also provide more intensive support where necessary. Whether you're...

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The Corner advise young people and help them get access to health and wellbeing services. They have developed a practice based on the best interests of young people as the core element.

Their team at The Corner continue to provide a unique and integrated range of services to young people aged 11 to 19 through our Dundee City Centre Drop-In, work in local communities, schools and our media work.

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After a successful run in 2022, we are pleased to continue offering our online information sessions for professionals! These sessions are targeted at anyone who works with, or has an interest of working with young people. At each session, we will discuss the services that we currently offer, as well

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The Corner Dundee | Health & Wellbeing Services for Young People

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The Corner provides confidential support and advice for young people aged 11 to 19 (and up to 25 if vulnerable) living in Dundee.

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Tel: 116 123 (local rate)

This is a national number. Available as a listening ear for any problem.

They don’t give advice but are willing to discuss things.

If life gets too much for you and you feel desperate and alone – you may even have come to the point where you feel it is no longer worth living, they can offer you support.

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We offer a safe place for you to talk any time you like, in your own way - about whatever's getting to you. We can also help support your workplace in promoting good emotional health practices.

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We exist to make sure that every young person in Dundee who has experienced a mental health condition is supported to reach their full potential.
Our Peer Coaching & Listening service is accessible to any young person who lives, works, or studies in Dundee between the ages of 12 and 26. We offer young people a safe space to discuss their mental health and wellbeing challenges in confidence with one of our peer coaches.

Referrals to our service can be completed by the young person themselves, their parents, healthcare provider, or member of education staff. Young people are then sent an appointment link where they can book themselves in for a time that suits them. Sessions last for 40 minutes, however young people have access to the service for as long as they need. We currently operate our service on Wednesdays between 1100 – 1900 and offer sessions both online over Google Meet or face-to-face here at the Feeling Strong hub.

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We exist to make sure that every young person aged 8-26 in Dundee who has experienced a mental health or wellbeing challenge is supported to reach their full potential. We deliver projects, services and campaigns in the community to tackle stigma, build confidence, develop resources, create

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Our new support service for people experiencing self-harm has just opened in Dundee, the Highlands & Islands, and Glasgow.

Self-harm is a complex way of coping with difficult emotions. If this is something you’re experiencing in your life, our new support service can offer you a safe, non-judgemental space where you can talk openly and explore how you’re feeling.

We won’t just focus on the self-harm. We’ll work with you to find out what matters to you in your life and we’ll support you to find coping strategies that work for you.  Many of our team members have lived experience of living with self-harm or managing mental ill health and so they bring an understanding of what you might be experiencing.

The Self-Harm Network Service is currently providing support for people living in Dundee, the Highlands & Islands, and Glasgow. It’s now open for self-referral, which means you can contact us directly to get support.

We also run a digital space which anyone can use, where you can access lots of easy to follow resources. Visit here: Home – Self-Harm Network Scotland Penumbra (selfharmnetworkscotland.org.uk)

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Our service offers support to people experiencing self-harm across, Dundee, Glasgow, and the Highlands & Islands.

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A meditation program developed by psychologists and educators to help bring mindfulness into your life

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An evidence-based approach to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of children in the classroom, school and home environments. Choose the implementation option to suit your school.

For a limited time, Australian primary schools can apply for a funded place and receive the Primary School Program at no direct cost to the school.

Smiling Mind is Australia's leading digital-led, prevention focussed mental health not-for-profit. Smiling Mind has been helping minds thrive for over 10 years and are the innovators behind Australia's most trusted mental wellbeing app. Our evidence-based tools support people to learn the skills to maintain their mental health in fun and interactive ways.

If you'd like to support our work, you can make a donation. Every contribution, however large or small makes a difference and we're so grateful for your support.

The Australian Mental Wellbeing Index provides a snapshot insight into the everyday mental wellbeing of Australia. It explores the factors that contribute to mental wellbeing and aims to generate a national conversation about how Australians can take a proactive approach to support mental wellbeing.

We've recently released the second annual report exploring the data collected across 2022-2023. The latest report shows young Australians aged 18-24, are experiencing poorer mental wellbeing than older age groups and poorer levels of focus and concentration may be a key driver of this.

A daily mindfulness and meditation guide at your fingertips

#1 Apple Health & Wellbeing App 2018 - Australia

Trusted by over 7.8M people

100% evidence based

FREE Programs for children and adults

We suggest 10 minutes a day

What are you waiting for?

DOWNLOAD THE APP NOW AND SEE FOR YOURSELF!

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Smiling Mind is a non-for-profit web and app-based meditation program developed by psychologists and educators to help bring mindfulness into your life.

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Childline's tool box has lots of great ideas and activities to help you support your wellbeing.

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A trip to Scotland's cities doesn't have to break the bank. Dundee is home to some incredible attractions and feats of innovation, after all the city was crowned a UNESCO City of Design, so you can bet there is plenty to get up to here.

Keep reading for 12 of Dundee's free attractions and things to do.

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A trip to Scotland's cities doesn't have to break the bank. Dundee is home to some incredible attractions and feats of innovation, after all the city was crowned a UNESCO City of Design, so you can bet there is plenty to get up to here.