Interview with Maaria Mahmood from the Muslim Youth Helpline
Maaria Mahmood is the Director of the Muslim Youth Helpline, which was set up by a young man who had identified a lack of support 20 years ago. In this interview, Maaria talks to mental health trainer Andy Caress about why the helpline is still so important in providing a faith and culturally sensitive support service, which covers many issues, including mental health.
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Advancing the mental health and wellbeing agenda
A guide to help senior leaders put in place measures to ensure that workplaces are mentally healthy
View resourceAsking for help (young person)
A simple guide for young people to help talk about their feelings.
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 at university (A4 poster)
A4 poster with QR code for students to find information about life at university,
View resourceLife at university (A6 postcard)
A6 postcard with QR code for students to find information about life at university,
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 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 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 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 Wellbeing Action Plan is for all young people attending sixth form or college.
View resourceWellbeing Challenge 2021 school pack
Lesson plan and activities based on the five ways to wellbeing
View resourceWellbeing Journal
A simple, journal to help young people think about and write down the things which make them feel good.
View resourceFive ways to wellbeing bookmark
Our bookmark features the five ways to wellbeing and some helpful techniques for when you’re feeling a bit worried. Use it as a colourful way to mark your place and calm your mind.
View resourceFive ways to wellbeing bookmark for children
Our bookmark for children features the five ways to wellbeing and helpful techniques for when you’re feeling worried. It’s a colourful way to mark your place and calm your mind!
View resourceWellbeing Action Plan (adult)
A simple, resource to help adults support and maintain their wellbeing.
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