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Do you need to speak to someone about your emotional wellbeing?
There are lots of things that we can all do to look after our emotional wellbeing.
Knowing what we can do to look after ourselves or where to go for advice can help us feel better and have better relationships with the people around us – both today and in the future.
This is a list of resources for young people.
Find out more about specialist mental health services and community support.
Please note that these resources, apps and helplines are not part of the services provided by Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (unless otherwise stated).
- We are not responsible for the external content mentioned on this site.
- Always read an app’s Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy to see how your data may be used.
We want to hear from you about what you want to see here so we can make this page useful for as many young people as possible!
Our services are for children and young people up to the age of 18 years.
If you are over 18, we recommend that you look at Stepiau for self-help resources and how to access mental health services for adults.
Anxiety
Anxiety is a natural human response to stressful situations and a very normal feeling.
However, it can be scary to feel anxious if we don’t know why we are feeling that way or it is lasting a long time.
Go to our page to find out more.
Bereavement (someone close to me has died)
Losing someone who is important to you is one of the life’s biggest challenges, no matter your age. This is known as ‘a bereavement’.
Have a look at our page for more info about how you may feel during these tough times.
Bullying
Bullying is when someone physically hurts or verbally abuses another person. It can include unwanted teasing, making people feel bad about themselves and deliberately leaving someone out.
Check out our page on bullying for more information and resources.
Eating disorders
Eating disorders can be very complex. They are not just about food but are often a way of coping or feeling in control.
They can have an impact on a person’s physical health, so they can be serious.
Education, training and school
Emotional wellbeing
Emotional wellbeing and mental health is a really big subject and can affect us all in different ways.
There are lots of general resources about every day emotional wellbeing that you might find useful.
Exam stress
Pressure to do well in exams can be overwhelming and affect your mental health. It’s important to take of yourself when you are preparing for big events.
Helping other young people
We know it can be difficult to know how to respond when someone opens up to you about their mental health. Check out our resource below for advice on how to respond.
LGBTQ+
Being LGBQT+ is of course not a mental health problem – but you may face some additional challenges that could affect how you feel.
Check out the LGBTQ+ specific resources below and our page on feeling different for more information.
Mindfulness
Mindfulness is all about choosing to pay attention to what is happening in the moment. It is a chance to take a break from your worries and help you feel more in control of your emotions.
Find out more about mindfulness in our self-help section.
Relationships and sexual health
Relationships can have a big impact on our lives and how we’re feeling.
Self-care
Check out our page on why self-care and looking after your wellbeing is so important.
Self-image / self-esteem
Self-esteem is how we think about ourselves. Find out more here.
Self-harm
Suicidal thoughts
Talking to others
When you’re going through a tough time, connection with other people is really important, even if you don’t want to talk to them about what’s going on with you.
Try to keep talking, texting, listening and checking in with your friends and family.
Track your mood
It can be really useful to track how you are feeling over a period of time, as well as some of the things that might be causing you to feel different emotions.
Try this apps below to see if any of them suit you. You may prefer to write this down in a diary.
Young carers
Young carers are children and young people who look over someone else, such as a parent, sibling or other family member.
If you are a young person who looks after other people, it is important that you have the support and advice you need to look after both yourself and your family. Go to our page on young carers to find out more.