Mental Health Resources for Children & Young People

The Covid pandemic has brought children and young people’s (CYP) mental wellbeing into sharp focus, with CYP mental health services receiving their highest ever level of referrals, as well as rising complexity and severity. Coaches, volunteers, and leaders play an important role in supporting young people’s mental health. The resources below can be used to support and signpost young people towards positive mental health.

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Are you looking to support a child or young person with their mental health?

Mind have co-produced resources on how to better support young people experiencing, or at risk or experiencing, a mental health problem. Look at Mind’s resources below:

Mind’s Wellbeing Activity Library

• Session plans and activities to integrate mental health topics and conversations into your physical activity sessions.

Mind: Spot, Support, Signpost

• A library of resources to support physical activity deliverers to: 
  • Spot the signs someone may be struggling
  • Support them, if you feel able to 
  • Signpost them to help and services 

Mind’s Handbook for supporting young people’s wellbeing during PA sessions 

• A co-produced pocket-sized handbook guide for physical activity deliverers (useful to print and have on you).

Side by Side

• Mind’s online peer support community to talk about mental health.

Mind’s Information for Young People (11-18) 

• A webpage hosting several resources to support young people with their mental health  

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Hertfordshire County Council (HCC) host a wealth of resources as well as signposting to a wide range of mental health services for young people:

HCC mental health webapages

• Information about various mental health resources available in Herts.

HCC advice & support booklet 

• A booklet linking to a wide range of mental health services that are available in Herts  

Just Talk  

• A HCC led multi-agency programme, steered by young people. Just Talk website includes:
  • Resources for young people 
  • Resources for parents & carers 

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Where can young people get help in Hertfordshire?

With Youth Digital Wellbeing Service  

• For ages 5-18, a digital service from Herts Mind Network with emotional support, advice and information.

Lumi Nova  

• For ages 7-12, a free therapeutic gaming app for those experiencing anxiety and/or phobia/s.  

The Sandbox 

• For ages 10-25, an online mental health digital advice and guidance service, includes live chat and therapy sessions that don't need a professional referral. 

Chat Health 

• For ages 11-19, a confidential text messaging service to contact their local school nursing team. 

Services for Young People 

• For ages 13-17, offering mental, emotional, physical health and wellbeing projects  

Herts Haven Cafes 

• For ages 10-18, safe and welcoming drop-in cafes support in emotional wellbeing 

The Mix 

• A national support service for young people under 25, in the UK