Mental health

We know that looking after your mental health is important. So we’ve got tips, activities, and you can email a counsellor anytime. We want to help you find your calm.

Get help from a counsellor

You can email a Childline counsellor any time by signing up for an account. You won’t need an email address and you’ll get a reply within a day.

Childline is here to talk about anything you want and you can say as much or as little as you want to.

Everyday tips for how you're feeling

Getting through a tough time

If you’re struggling with something that’s happened, we’ve got advice to support you.

Taking care of yourself

We’ve got tips to help life’s ups and downs feel less bumpy.

Building confidence and self-esteem

If you need a confidence boost, try our helpful tips.

Need a distraction?

Calm zone

Coping kit

Mental health first aid kit

Mood journal

Mental health issues

Anxiety, stress and panic

Bipolar disorder

Depersonalisation and Derealisation

Depression

Hearing voices

Loneliness and isolation

PTSD and flashbacks

Self-harm

Suicide

What is mental health?

Get personalised support

Contacting Childline

Call us free on 0800 1111 or find out how to get in touch online. Whatever your worry, we're here for you.

Talking to a Childline counsellor

Find out what talking to a Childline counsellor is like and get advice to make it easier.

Get support on our message boards

The message boards are your place to talk. Use them to speak to other young people, share your experiences or just have fun.

Email a counsellor

You can email a Childline counsellor any time by signing up for an account. You won’t need an email address and you’ll get a reply within a day.

Supporting others

Supporting a family member with a mental health issue

Living with someone who has mental health problems can be hard - but we're here to help.

Advice about helping a friend

If you're worried about a friend, we can help.