Children and young people
This section of the website provides information for children and young people
The Moodi Million on Facebook – be part of something HUGE!
Click here to find out more! (PDF 12KB)
Facebook is for people of 13 years of age and over
Teen LifeCheck
The Department of Health (DH) has launched Teen LifeCheck, a website to help young people between the ages of 12-15 explore health and wellbeing issues. www.teenlifecheck.co.uk/
Is my relationship healthy?
Healthy relationships leaflet (PDF 315KB)
Caring for a parent? The royal college of psychiatrists
A film showing young carers talking about their lives caring for a parent with mental illness www.rcpsych.ac.uk/mentalhealthinfo/youngpeople/caringforaparent.aspx
NSPCC online advice
An NSPCC online advice resource for children aged 12-16 years old, and worried about issues like abuse, bullying, exams, drugs and self harm www.there4me.com
National youth advocacy service
The National Youth Advocacy Service (NYAS) is a UK charity providing children's rights and socio-legal services. NYAS offer information, advice, advocacy and legal representation to children and young people up to the age of 25, through a network of advocates throughout England and Wales www.nyas.net
ChildLine
ChildLine is the free and confidential 24-hour helpline for children and young people in the UK. Children and young people can call our helpline on 0800 1111 to talk about any problem – our counsellors are always here to help you sort it out www.childline.org.uk
Action for children
Action for Children supports and speaks out for the most vulnerable children and young people in the UK www.actionforchildren.org.uk
Connexions
Connexions offer advice on education, careers, housing, money, health and relationships for 13-19 year olds in the UK. Website includes web chat, confidential online advice, telephone and call-back. Calls from a landline are free so they won't show on a phone bill. Calls from a mobile are charged but if you ring us on your mobile - we will call you back. Call Connexions Direct on 080 800 13 2 19 www.connexions-direct.com
Research centre for transcultural studies in health
Staying SAFER in the UK: Information booklets on sexual abuse and sexual assault for asylum seeking children and young people in 8 different languages www.mdx.ac.uk/www/rctsh/safer/report.htm
Young people and self harm
Provides information to help young people cope and recover. Explains different types of self-harm, how common it is, why it is difficult to ask for help www.selfharm.org.uk
Think U know
Guide to internet safety and safe surfing for young people from Think U Know. Learn about online safety when using blogs, chatting, online gaming www.thinkuknow.co.uk
Practical information for children, young people and parents going through a family break-up www.itsnotyourfault.org
Anti bullying network
Information for young people, parents and teachers on tackling bullying within schools www.antibullying.net
Anti bullying alliance
Working together to stop bullying www.anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk
This page was last updated on 25 August 2010