Wellbeing Support and Resources

Calming Activities, Mindfulness, Breathing, Yoga Videos and More…

Childline Calm-Zone

https://www.childline.org.uk/toolbox/calm-zone

An activity for grounding and calming

https://kristinamarcelli.wordpress.com/2015/07/14/hold-a-sense-of-inner-peace-with-you-wherever-you-go/

Kids Mindfulness: Calm Compilation

A video aimed at children to help them feel calmer

Cosmic Kids Yoga

https://www.youtube.com/user/CosmicKidsYoga

150 Sensory Learning Ideas

150 EYFS & SEN Sensory Learning Ideas

‘100 positive things every kid needs to hear’

100 Positive Things Every Kid Needs to Hear

Apps/Tools for Children and Young People

Healthy Minds Problem-solving tool aimed at students.

InHand
An app to help young people through the ups and downs of life; it suggests activities to help based on how you rank your mood.

Mindshift Specifically for young people to help them manage their anxiety. There are lots of tools, techniques and advice.

Mood Panda
Half moodtracker, half social network. It allows children and young people to choose whether to keep their mood private or share it publicly for support from other Mood Panda users.

Mood Scope
A mood tracking tool; the basic features are free but you have to pay for more in-depth features.

Moodometer
An app as well as an online resource which helps children and young people monitor and understand their emotional wellbeing.

Personal Zen
Games that have been clinically proven to reduce stress.

Recovery Record
Self-help tool for children and young people suffering from eating disorders.

SAM (Self-Help for Anxiety Management)
Help with anxiety management which includes interactive games and tools, and an anxiety tracker.

Stop, Breathe and Think
Guide to meditation which recommends certain meditations based on how you’re feeling.

National helplines for adults and children

Samaritans – Call 116 123 (24 hours a day, 365 days a year)

If you need to talk to someone, the Samaritans can help- they offer emotional support and a listening ear 25 hours a day, 365 days a year. This is a freephone number that can even be called from a mobile that has no credit. Your call will not appear on the phone bill.

https://www.samaritans.org

Childline – Call 0800 1111 (24 hours)

Comforts, advises and protects children 24 hours a day and offers free confidential counselling.

https://www.childline.org.uk

NSPCC Helpline – Call 0808 800 5000 or email help@nspcc.org.uk

If you’re worried about a child, even if you’re unsure, contact our professional counsellors for help, advice and support.

https://www.nspcc.org.uk

CALM Helpline – Call 0800 58 58 58

Confidential support for men, 7 days a week, 5pm to midnight, free

https://www.thecalmzone.net/

Women’s Aid – Live Chat

Information and support for women experiencing domestic violence.