Sometimes you may be going through a difficult time and need some support
If you’re worried or feeling anxious or sad, there are people you can talk to you. From local to national organisations they will offer you advice, support and guidance if you are struggling with mental wellbeing. There’s plenty of apps that can help you navigate through trickier times, and you can also get in touch with our Mental Health Support Team.
Ask for help
You can also contact our dedicated Mental Health Support Team (MHST). They can talk to you and provide direct support to help you with your wellbeing. They can also talk to your parents and support them to support you, as well as working with your teachers.
The MHST operates 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday. Call: 0118 937 6548 or email: MHST@brighterfuturesforchildren.org
We’ve also produced a Mental Health Support leaflet especially for young people. It provides advice and support for young people in achieving good mental wellbeing. Download your copy
Self refer
If you are aged 13 or over and you go to a school that is part of the MHST project, you can self-refer using our online form.
Once you’ve submitted your referral, a member of our team will then contact you to discuss your concerns and how best to support you.
More mental health support especially for young people
We worked with our partners at No5 and Reading Borough Council to produce short videos to help young people manage anxiety, understand self-help, and to feel able to ask for help when you might need some extra support..
Self care
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As results day approaches, make sure you look after yourself. @no5youngpeople Young Ambassador Angie shares her top tips for practicing self-care, and all the different forms it can take.
It's okay to ask for help
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If you’re still feeling uncertain about what the future holds, you’re not alone. @no5youngpeople Young Ambassador Abbie shares her advice for anyone struggling, and why asking for help when you need it is not a bad thing.
Managing your anxiety
“We can’t always control what happens to us, but we can control how we deal with it”
Even positive changes can still make us feel anxious. @no5youngpeople Young Ambassador Gemma shared her advice for managing feelings of anxiety and learning to embrace change and spontaneity in uncertain times.
