Hi Everyone, I hope you’re all well and keeping safe.
I have put together a list of self-care ideas that you and other young people can do which might help whilst self-isolating as well as online & virtual mental health and well-being support links.
Please share with anyone who may be able to benefit as we all need to support one other during this time.
External support young people can access virtually from home:
Kooth offers free, safe and anonymous online support for young people – https://www.kooth.com/
Blue Ice https://www.nhs.uk/apps-library/blueice/ (BlueIce is an evidenced-based app to help young people manage their emotions and reduce urges to self-harm. It includes a mood diary, a toolbox of evidence-based techniques to reduce distress and automatic routing to emergency numbers if urges to harm continue).
Catch It https://www.nhs.uk/apps-library/catch-it/ (Learn how to manage feelings like anxiety and depression with Catch It. The app will teach you how to look at problems in a different way, turn negative thoughts into positive ones and improve your mental wellbeing).
Cove https://www.nhs.uk/apps-library/cove/ (Create music to capture your mood and express how you feel with the Cove app. Instead of words, create music to reflect emotions like joy, sadness, calm and anger. You can store your music in a personal journal, or send them to someone and let the music do the talking).
SilverCloud https://www.nhs.uk/apps-library/silvercloud/ (SilverCloud is an online course to help you manage stress, anxiety and depression. You work through a series of topics selected by a therapist to address specific needs. The eight-week course is designed to be completed in your own time and at your own pace).
Adobe is giving students greater access to Adobe Creative Cloud as campuses close and courses move online. These apps include the most popular ones for designers, including InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator.INFO
This free Skills and Careers Activities booklet is perfect for young people to work through at home, and for schools and organisations to share.
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