Young People
For young people aged 11 and over
There is so much information available out there, but it’s not always easy to know where to find it.
It’s so important that you speak to someone if you are worried about your own or someone else’s mental health. Parents, Carers, Teachers and Pastoral teams can all help. Young people are also able to independently access support from their GP and Practice Nurse.
Every school in Dudley has a named School Nurse who is there to offer you advice, help and support. If you don’t know who your School Nurse is, you can contact the School Nurse Main Office on 01384 408990 and ask them for their name and contact details.
Wysa is a mental health app that has been commissioned by Black Country Health NHS Foundation Trust. Wysa provides you with a safe, anonymous, and non-judgmental space where you can talk about anything and everything that’s bothering you. You’ll get full access to all of Wysa’s self-help tool packs free for 12 months from when you download it.
To access Wysa Digital Premium, please click the web link from your smartphone. If you are asked to input a code, please use BCDU2023.
Please note – If you are accessing Wysa via your mobile device click on the link below – this will take you directly to the app store for your device to allow you to download the app.
Downloading the Wysa app from the Google or App Play Store will not provide access to Wysa premium features.
If you are accessing Wysa on a laptop or desktop, please scan the QR code in the leaflet with your phone to allow you to download the app from the relevant store.
The links in the next section of the site are to websites specifically designed for young people, and will hopefully provide you with the information you want, in a language you understand.
Exam Stress
It is normal to feel a bit worried about exams. Be kind to yourself and make sure that when you’re thinking about how to use your time before exams, you factor in time to look after yourself, you deserve it!
If you are worried that exam pressure is taking over your life, you are not alone, and there are things you can do. Let your trusted friends and family know if you are struggling and don’t be afraid to ask for help.
The young minds website has some helpful information to support you.
If You Are Feeling Lonely
Loneliness can affect us all, at any time in our lives. Everyone’s experiences of loneliness are different. You should not blame yourself for feeling lonely now or at any other time, and it’s also really important to remember that loneliness and difficult feelings can pass.
The NHS Every mind matters has some useful information and sources of support.
Getting Support When Someone Has Died
When someone dies, it can be hard to know what to think, feel or do next. Whether it’s a parent, sibling, friend or someone you admired from afar, suddenly not having them in your life can feel scary and upsetting. Winston’s Wish provide lots of online support that can help you to make sense of your grief, express your feelings and find healthy ways to cope.
It’s important to look after your physical health, but it is equally as important to look after your mental health.
Below are some useful links to help you do that.
Have you heard about the ‘5 Ways to Wellbeing?’ They’re 5 actions that are really easy to build into your everyday life and the evidence shows that they are great for our mental health. They’re not just for young people they’re for everyone.
Helping a friend
It can be difficult to know how to respond when someone opens up to you about their mental health. Childline, Anna Freud and Young Minds all have useful information and advice on what you can say and how you can support a friend, while looking after your own mental health too.