Support for Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH)

Useful resources

As a school, we believe no one should have to face mental health difficulties on their own, and support is widely available beyond school.

Here you can find a list of organisations providing expert advice, a listening ear and resources for managing distress.

Can’t find the organisation for you? Don’t worry! Visit the NHS website for an extended list.

Company/Charity	Description
	Be Kind to My Mind Bekindtomymind is a Bolton campaign to help reduce the stigma around mental health. Our local message to children and young people who are struggling with their mental health is that "it's ok to talk!"
	Childnet International Activities around E safety for working with young people on the autistic spectrum
	Anti-Bullying Alliance Anti-Bullying alliance document on cyberbullying and young people with SEN
	Doc Ready Prepares young people for first visit to GP about MH
	Selfharm.co.uk Information for professionals and young people about self-harm
	Head Meds Info for young people on medication, mental health and life!
	Life Signs Info and support around self-harm
	B-eat Info and support around eating problems
	Black Dog Tribe Info and support around depression
	OCD Action Info and support around OCD
	Young Minds Information on mental health and wellbeing for young people, parents and professionals
	Kooth Online counselling and support
	Moodscope Mood tracking tool. Basic version is free, but you can pay to get more in-depth features
	Anxiety UK Info on anxiety. Live chat and email support, but have to pay membership fee
	OCD UK Info on OCD and support forums
	Sane.org.uk Lots of info on mental health, as well as telephone, email and text support, and an online forum (have to be 18+ to use forum)
	Student Minds UK student mental health charity. Campaigns and peer support groups in universities across the country
	NACOA Information and support for children and young people who are affected by a parent’s drinking
	Nightline Listening service for students, provided by trained student volunteers
	Students Against Depression Information, advice and real life stories, specifically for students struggling with depression
	Get Connected Support and signposting service for young people under 25. Telephone, email, text and webchat support
	Youth Access Directory of free and confidential counselling, advice or information services
	Childline Private and confidential telephone, email and online chat support for children and young people up to the age of 19. Plus, information on a range of issues

Useful apps

App Type	Logo	AppStore	Android	Description
Mood Tracker		MoodPanda	MoodPanda	Half moodtracker, half social network. Allows you to choose whether you keep mood private, or share it publicly for support from other MoodPanda users. Also allows you to see how your score compares with the average mood of all other users at that moment.
Mood Tracker		MoodBug		Created by MindApples, allows you to track your mood and share with friends or the public if you want to. Can give ‘gifts’ to others to say well done, or to cheer them up.
Mood Tracker		Moodometer		Fairly basic moodtracker from the NHS
Meditation		Headspace		Mini 10 minute meditations to help clear your mind. Once you’ve completed the initial free course you can pay to access more meditations
Meditation		Stop, Breathe and Think	Stop, Breathe and Think	Guide to meditation. Recommends certain meditations based on how you’re feeling
Anxiety		MindShift	MindShift	Specifically for young people to help manage anxiety. Lots of tools, techniques and advice
Anxiety		SAM (Self-help for Anxiety Management)	SAM (Self-help for Anxiety Management)	Help with anxiety management. Interactive games and tools
Anxiety		Stress Tips (Anxiety UK)	Stress Tips (Anxiety UK)	Anxiety tracker Tests to see which form of anxiety you have, audio tips from people with lived experience, information to read
Sleep		Sleep Cycle	Sleep Cycle	Uses the phone’s accelerometer to wake you up within a half hour window when you are at the lightest level of sleep- waking up from lighter sleep should help you feel more refreshed and feel better more generally
General		Big White Wall		App version of the website
General		Get Connected		App version of website, also includes competitions and games
General		Personal Zen		Game that has been clinically proven to reduce stress. More info here: http://www.psychologicalscience.org/index.php/news/releases/reducing-anxiety-with-a-smartphone-app.html
General		InHand	InHand	App to help young people through the ups and downs of life. Suggests activities to help based on how you rank your mood
General		HealthyMinds	HealthyMinds	Problem-solving tool aimed at students
General		Recovery Record	Recovery Record	Self-help tool for eating disorders