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Donate to Charlie WallerAdvancing the mental health and wellbeing agenda
A guide to help senior leaders put in place measures to ensure that workplaces are mentally healthy
View resourceAn emotionally healthy approach to GCSEs - A guide for parents
Packed with practical tips and ideas to support young people before, during and after exam time.
View resourceAn emotionally healthy approach to GCSEs - A guide for teachers
Packed with practical tips and ideas to support young people before, during and after exam time.
View resourceAsking for help (young person)
A simple guide for young people to help talk about their feelings.
View resourceCoping with self-harm
This guide includes information on the nature and causes of self-harm and how to support a young person for parents and carers
View resourceCoping with self-harm (Welsh)
This Welsh language guide includes information on the nature and causes of self-harm and how to support a young person for parents and carers.
View resourceCoronavirus: guide for line managers
A guide to help employers support staff mental health during Covid-19.
View resourceCoronavirus: Quick tips for Line Managers
Tips to help line managers protect their staff’s mental health when working from home
View resourceCREATE a university mental health strategy
Mental Health and Wellbeing Policy for University
View resourceDepression booklet
Featuring useful facts, figures and information, this booklet also contains sources of help and what not to say to people experiencing depression
View resourceFive Ways to Wellbeing posters
Seven page poster pack - one for each of the Five Ways to Wellbeing: connect, give, learn, be active, take notice. Plus two all-in-one posters.
View resourceGuide to depression for parents and carers
This booklet aims to help recognise and understand depression and how to get appropriate help for their child
View resourceGuide to depression for parents and carers (Welsh)
This booklet aims to help parents recognise and understand depression and how to get appropriate help for their child
View resourceLife after lockdown Wellbeing Action Plan
During the coronavirus pandemic, we have all been through enormous change and some of us may experience further uncertainty and change in the coming weeks and months
View resourceLooking after yourself during your GCSEs - A guide for pupils
Packed with practical tips and ideas to support young people before, during and after exam time.
View resourceLow mood poster
Poster created in partnership with Bank Workers Charity highlighting common causes of low mood, how to help yourself feel better and information on where to get more help.
View resourceMaking the move to university: care leavers
Read how to look after your mental health if you are starting university after being in care.
View resourceMaking the move to university: international students
Moving to university is especially tough for those who are coming from another country. Don't forget to make sure you prioritise your mental health, and read how to do so here.
View resourceMaking the move to university: LGBTQ+ students
Read our resource on how you can best take care of your mental health when making the transition to university if you are part of the LGBTQ+ community.
View resourceMaking the move to university: not fitting in
Read our guide on how to protect your wellbeing if you are starting university and feel like you may not fit in in any way.
View resourceMaking the move to university: students with adverse childhood experiences
Resource for those starting university who have had adverse childhood experiences such as trauma or abuse.
View resourceMaking the move to university: young carers
Read how to access support and prioritise your mental health while transitioning to university as a young carer.
View resourceManaging Stress and Anxiety
A booklet giving tips on how students can look after their mental health during exams and assessments.
View resourcePatent and trade mark professionals
Protecting your mental health and wellbeing: A guide for patent and trade mark professionals
View resourcePerfectionism
Aiming high can sometimes come at a cost. This eight page guide looks at ‘unhealthy perfectionism’ – how to spot it and advice on how to develop effective interventions.
View resourcePOSTER Tips for managing stress
A4 poster giving six practical tips on how students can look after their mental health during exams and assessments.
View resourceProtecting your mental health: A practical guide for postgraduate research students in STEM
Practical new resource full of tips for protecting your mental health, perfect for postgraduate research students in STEM.
View resourceSocial media and teenagers
A practical guide for parents and carers of teenagers on using social media
View resourceStudents Against Depression posters
Posters to be displayed in Higher and Further Education areas
View resourceSupervision in education
Ten top tips for setting up staff supervision groups in schools
View resourceSupporting a child with anxiety
A guide for parents and carers to help understand anxiety more clearly and begin to address it.
View resourceSupporting children returning to school (parents & carers)
Guidance for parents and carers on how to help your child prepare to go back to school
View resourceSupporting children returning to school (teachers)
Guidance for school staff on how to comfort primary school pupils while maintaining social distancing
View resourceTaking care of your mental health for occupational health practitioners
This resource for occupational health practitioners suggests ways for you to take time out of your day to focus on yourself in order to stay healthy and stress-free.
View resourceTalking about suicide - A guide for college staff
A guide for college staff developed in partnership with the Association of Colleges
View resourceTalking about suicide - A guide for university staff
A guide for university staff endorsed by Universities UK, Papyrus and the Centre for Suicide Research
View resourceTop Tips For Students
A booklet giving tips on how students can look after their mental health.
View resourceWarning signs poster
A bold A3 poster showing the warning signs that tell you when someone may be depressed. This poster could save a life.
View resourceWellbeing Action Plan (child)
A simple, resource to help young people keep themselves well and get them through difficult times
View resourceWellbeing Action Plan (young person)
Our new Wellbeing Action Plan is for all young people attending sixth form or college.
View resourceWellbeing Journal
A simple, journal to help young people think about and write down the things which make them feel good.
View resourceWork from home wellbeing action plan
This is a personalised, practical tool that we can all use whether or not we have a mental health issue. There are sections for you to complete, including a positive daily plan.
View resourceYoung people who self-harm
Developed by researchers at the University of Oxford, this guide includes information on the nature and causes of self-harm and how to support a young person for school staff.
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