Here you can find factsheets, tips and information, apps, organisation and services in Midlothian related to mental health difficulties facing young people and how you can manage this.
Let us know what resource works well for you. If you have any other suggestions for our self-help pages, please email midspace@health-in-mind.org.uk.
Factsheets
These factsheets will help you understand mental health and wellbeing difficulties affecting young people and what support is available.
Factsheet on psychosis in young people from the Royal College of Psychiatrists
Factsheet on mental health for young people from Headspace
Factsheet on mental health of children and young people from the Mental Health Foundation
Tips and information
Here you will find tips and information designed for younger people, and those close to them, on how to boost your mental health and wellbeing.
Guide on mental health for children and young people from Mind
An interactive guide on body image and social media for schools and youth groups from NHS Lothian
Mental health and wellbeing top tips for young people from NHS Lothian
‘Mind yer time’ resource designed by children and young people from the Children’s Parliament
Young Scot health and wellbeing articles
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services’ (CAMHS) list of online resources
Organisations and services
Here is a list of UK wide organisations related to young people’s mental health.
If you are looking for local support, please go to our service directory to find out what services and projects are available to you.