Mental Health

General
Housing
Drugs/Alcohol
Sexual Health
Mental Health
General

www.youngminds.org.uk

The website for “Young Minds”, a national children’s mental health charity. Includes lots of information for young people about feelings and emotions. Also has information for parents/carers and professionals who work with young people.

www.at-ease.nsf.org.uk

“@ease” is an interactive site designed for young people to explore their feelings.

www.childline.org.uk


Childline is the UK’s free, 24-hour helpline for children or young people in trouble or danger. Includes help and advice on a wide range of issues including bullying, child abuse, suicide, family problems and many more.

www.samaritans.org.uk

The Samaritans is available 24 hours a day to provide confidential emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair.


www.faceup2it.org

FaceUp2It is an interactive website which informs young people about the risks involved in child sexual exploitation and other related issues

www.mindbodysoul.gov.uk

Aims to give young people aged 14-16 the low-down on health in a fun and interesting way. Includes info on drugs, alcohol, sexual health and mental health.

www.thesite.org.uk/info/in-your-area/

Use this link to find out about help and advice services available in your local area.

www.thebitty.org.uk

The site gives information about health services for young people living in the Perth and Kinross area, as well as useful health information.


Housing

This site looks at some of the big questions about young people and housing and homelessness.


Drugs/Alcohol
Sexual Health

www.wrecked.co.uk


A website exploring alcohol issues in a fun and interesting way.

www.trashed.co.uk


Straight forward information about drugs, the risks and the law.

www.knowthescore.info

Provides drugs information for young people, parents, relatives, friends and communities.



www.brook.org.uk

Information on contraception, emergency contraception, sex infections and what happens if you visit a Brook Advisory Centre.

www.ruthinking.co.uk

If you are under 18 and want information on anything to do with sex, relationships or contraception then this site is for you.

www.hebs.com/thinkabout/flash.html

This site aims to provide young people aged between 14-17 with factual information and advice about sex and relationships.

www.lgbtyouth.org.uk

Stonewall youth project’s website which includes lots of useful information on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender issues.