Wellbeing is about how we are doing and how we feel about our lives. Low wellbeing has been linked to mental health conditions like depression and anxiety and it can impact our relationships with family and friends and how we feel about and interact with the world around us. There are a number of support organisations and resources available to support children and young people with their mental health and wellbeing. Some useful links and suggestions are available here.
CAMHS Resources is an online resource created by young people for young people to support their mental health and wellbeing.
Mind your way has been developed by the Cornwall CAMHS Young People’s board, with the aim of providing a safe, reliable source of information and advice. Along with Start Now which has been designed for young people by young people.
Young People Cornwall engages, inspires and supports young people across the county with youth work that makes a difference. They provide a host of weekly sessions, live social action projects and support.
Young Minds provides support for young people, their parents and professionals working with young people.
Rise Above has some good resources and tips.
Chill Panda is not a medical device but techniques used in the app draw on a broad spectrum of scientific studies and evidence. Designed to help children under 8 learn to recognise and manage their feelings of anxiety.
MeeTwo appears like social media but it’s not. It provides a safe and secure forum for teenagers wanting to discuss any issue affecting their lives. You can anonymously get advice from experts or other teenagers going through similar experiences in areas such as mental health, self-harming, relationships and friendships.
The following organisations also offer support and advice for children and young people:
Vapeanon – anonymous reporting website and advice about vapes in schools
Kernow Connect | Action For Children
Making Waves – Young People Cornwall
Children’s Services – Childrens services – Cornwall Council
Housing for Young People – Young People (16-24 year olds) – Cornwall Housing
Schools and Education – Schools and Education – Cornwall Council
