Health Links
Remember, if you need help, support, advice or information on any subject you can speak in confidence to a Youthline advisor either by calling free on 0800 096 1425 or online using the confidential and free 1-2-1 Chat system (click here). Whether it's help with your homework or help with your health they can help you.
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The Mental Health Act
When you are detained under the Mental Health Act you should be given a leaflet which outlines your rights under the particular section you have been detained under. Here is the information that is contained in those leaflets.
http://www.markwalton.net/Userguidea/walkthru/rightslinks.asp/
ERIC
For young people between the ages of 13-17 who experience occasional or regular episodes of bedwetting, daytime wetting, or soiling.
Speak Up!
Speak Up! is the second phase of the Youth Crisis Project, which is a Mental Health Foundation initiative. The project aims to improve mental health services for 16-25 year-olds.
Sort Out Stress
This site is aimed at young men, and gives advice and information about managing stress. Search and click on items in the boy's bedroom for each piece of information.
http://www.sort-out-stress.co.uk/
Re-Quest
Aimed at young men (15-25) experiencing any type of mental health problem.
Papyrus
UK resources and support for those dealing with suicide, depression or distress - particularly teenagers and young adults.
http://www.papyrus-uk.org/index.html/
OCD Youth
For young people with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
http://www.ocdyouth.info/default.aspx/
Kids Health
Information about common illnesses in childhood, your body, adult illnesses and problems with how you feel.
http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/index.html/
Chronic Illness and Health of Children Resource
This is a site about growing up with medical problems. Its goal is to help people understand what it's like, from the perspective of children and young people.
http://www.lehman.cuny.edu/faculty/jfleitas/bandaides/
Children First
Information about what it's like in hospital, illnesses and growing up for children and young people of any age.
http://www.childrenfirst.nhs.uk/
Foggy Friends
Are you a ME/CFS sufferer or carer? Foggy Friends offer friendship, support and fun through a friendly website, forum and chat room.
Change Our Minds
Website aimed at improving emotional health and reducing stress in older teenagers and adults.
http://www.changeourminds.com/index.html/
Adders
Extensive website for those with an interest in ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder).
@ Ease
@ease is a new mental health resource for young people under stress or worried about their thoughts and feelings.
http://www.rethink.org/at-ease/
Stop Spots
Get skin advice online.
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