Family Information Service

Your child's mental health

Mental health support over the phone or online

Sometimes mental health can be managed without the need to see a GP or specialist.

There are lots of services available offering help and support to young people both online and over the phone.

Helplines

Online communities

Many young people feel more comfortable chatting to somebody anonymously online. So your child might find the support they need from one of these online communities:

Further organisations available on Mind

Useful contacts for 11 to 18 year olds