Information, help and support
Debt advice |
Help with loneliness |
Bereavement support |
Suicide prevention |
If you need to speak to someone urgently: www. breathingspace. scot offers telephone support to anyone over the age of 16 who is feeling low, anxious or depressed. Tel: 0800 83 85 87( Freephone 24 hours at weekends, 6pm to 2am on weekdays( Monday- Thursday)). giveusashout. org Shout provides a free, confidential, 24 / 7 text messaging service for anyone who is struggling to cope. To start a conversation, text the word‘ Shout’ to 85258. www. nhs24. scot If you ' re feeling distressed, in a state of despair, suicidal, or in need of emotional support you can phone NHS 24. Tel: 111 and chose the mental health option.
Managing study and exam stress
Study and exam season can be a difficult time for young people. Exams bring a lot of pressure and it can be normal to feel stressed or worried at this time. However, it can also bring feelings of overwhelm, burnout, anxiety and depression.
As part of the Let’ s Connect project, we offer a Understanding and managing study and exam stress workshop session for young people( S4-S6). This can be organised and delivered through schools or community youth groups. We also have a session for parents and carers, Supporting young people to manage exam stress, which can be booked through schools, parent groups, or community groups. Please get in touch if you would like to book a session.
You can also email for a copy of our coping strategies calendar.
YoungMinds has lots of advice and tools for young people in coping with exam stress, as well as information and tips for parents / carers, and advice and resources for school staff.
Parent Mental Health Day( 30th January)
As parents we often worry about how things are affecting our children, but it’ s just as important to look after ourselves, too. The Scottish Government’ s Parent Club website has lots of wellbeing tips for you and for children of all ages. Visit www. parentclub. scot when you need tips and advice for all the challenges that being a parent can bring.
Parents and carers can browse the Children First website for advice and support, start a webchat, or can contact the support line on 08000 28 22 33.
SAMH offers workshops for parents and carers including Listening to and supporting my child. If you would like more information on our workshops for parents and carers please contact zoe. dignam-mcknight @ samh. org. uk
SAMH is Scottish Action for Mental Health. SAMH is a company limited by guarantee registered in Scotland No 82340. Scottish Charity No. SC008897. Registered Office: Brunswick House 51 Wilson Street, Glasgow G1 1UZ.