Detailed below are useful websites to assist parents and students access information on mental health and wellbeing
| www.bbc.co.uk/health |
BBC website which provides information on a wide range of health issues, and includes a link to 'Headroom' which encourages people to look at their mental wellbeing |
| www.childline.org.uk |
A website principally for children, it provides information about issues facing children, and refers children to the telephone helpline and online service. |
| www.connexions-direct.com |
A website for young people providinginformation on careers, health, money, relationships and rights |
| www.crusebereavementcare.org.uk |
The Cruse Bereavement Care website has a section designed specifically for schools which provides information on the impact of bereavement, changes in behaviour, supporting a return to school etc. |
| www.drugsalcohol.org |
A range of information on drugs and alcohol as well as news, events, statistics, research and services available. |
| www.fasonline.org |
Website principally for young people, but also containing information for parents and carers on drug and suicide and self-harm |
| www.help4kids.co.uk |
A website developed by the Health & Social care Board, providing information for young people and professionals on a range of issues. |
| www.mindingyourhead.info |
For those who are worried about poor mental health, either their own or that of someone else. Discusses how the symptons of a potential mental health problem can be spotted and suggests some simple ways to stay healthy. |
| www.niabf.org.uk |
Website of the NI Anti-Bullying Forum, this provides a range of information on bullying, including a specific section dedicated to schools. |
| www.niyouthinfo.org |
Designed for young people in NI. Information on a wide range of issues. |
| www.thinkitthrough.org.uk |
A website of the Public Health Agency, gives information on sex and relationships as well as a useful list of contacts in NI. |
| www.up-2-you.net |
Interactive website for young people, providing useful information on smoking, drugs, alcohol and mental health, as well as posting competitions |
www.youngminds.org.uk
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Useful information on emotional health and wellbeing of children and young people, and has seperate sections for children, parents and professionals. |