Mental Health in Waltham Forest

Kooth

Sometimes it can be hard for a young person to navigate their feelings. As a council we commission Kooth, an online platform offering confidential emotional wellbeing and counselling support to young people aged 11 to 19 who are feeling low or anxious. Young people can access self-help articles, counselling and moderated forums through the service.

Other resources for young people

• PAPYRUS (young suicide prevention society) offer help online to young people feeling suicidal.
• Anti-Bullying Alliance offer support to parents and children experiencing bullying.
• YoungMinds is an online platform offering practical tips and advice from young people, as well as information on getting the support you need.
• The Mix can offer support to young people under 25 years old, with online discussion boards, support groups and links to local services.
• The Outset Centre is a community centre ran by Project Zero, engaging young people in positive activities and holiday clubs to promote social inclusion, and provide young people with a safe space where they can get support if they need it. This is part of our Space4All programme. 

Resources for College and University Students

If you’d like to talk to someone about any concerns you have about your mental health, your college or university wellbeing service is a good starting point. You can use the search function on the Student Space website to find support available at your place of study. Type in the name of your college or uni and it provides links to the services on offer.

You might also find the following websites, helplines and services useful:

• Good Thinking for Students
• The Student Room (UK's biggest student community)
• Beat (eating disorder charity)
• Frank (drugs advice)
• Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) (suicide prevention charity)