Surf the web
The worldwide web is called that for a reason, it's big! So, here are some websites that we find useful that you might like too!
Winston’s Wish Charity
Winston's Wish is a charity dedicated to supporting grieving children and young people after the death of someone important.
How to use laughter to lift your mood?
It’s well-known that laughter is a great stress-reliever, and a regular dose of hysterics can do us the world of good. But what happens when we’re feeling low and struggle to find the ‘funny’ side?
A mindful moment: outdoors art!
Mindfulness is something that can be helpful for many people. In this blog from the happiful magazine, you'll find out about mindful activities you can take part in.
National Greif Week
This week (2nd-9th December) is National Grief Week. Grief is something that many people experience at different stages of their lives, whether it’s a loss of a loved one or grieving for a diagnosis.
Transgender Awareness Week
This week, it is transgender awareness week. We are looking back on last years transgender awareness weeks and days as well as looking into what we can do this year!
Black History Month! Here are 10 anti-racism organisations to donate to!
Black History Month is an important month in the diary! Here are 10 anti-racism organisations in the UK you can donate to to support #BLM! However, the support we give should be all year round, not just one month so look at these organisations whenever possible.
Amazing Facts About Plastic Pollution, Things We Can Do About It
This blog was created by SRMailings who are a sustainable company that is helping fright the cause of climate change with information about plastic pollution.
School Diversity Week – Just Like Us
This week it's School Diversity Week (21st - 25th June) where schools are encouraged to celebrate LGBTQ+ inclusion.
Accepting Life’s Challenges: Drew’s Story
Learn about Drew's Story about being diagnosed with bipolar and having a risk-taking attitude.
TerraCycle
TerraCycle is Eliminating the Idea of Waste by recycling the "non-recyclable." It can be coffee capsules from your home, pens from a school, or plastic gloves from a manufacturing facility. TerraCycle can collect and recycle almost any form of waste.... Find Out More Here
How to handle negative peer pressure?
Peer Pressure is something that many people go through! Here's a video explaining how to handle peer pressure.
Kenny Ethan Jones on Mental Health, Role Models and Representation
Kenny Ethan Jones is a transgender male who became the first trans man to front a period campaign. Today, it's International Transgender Day of Visibility and Kenny talks about mental health, role models and representation.
Caroline Flack: What to do when someone tells you they feel suicidal?
Sometimes you may not know how to react when someone tells you they are struggling. Here is some advice on how to handle a situation where someone opens up about there mental health struggles.
Fight Racism
Today (21st March 2021) is International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
Prince’s Trust – Help for Young People
Want to get some support? Prince's Trust has some great opportunities to help you with your skills and confidence!
The Power of Pottering
Looking for something new and interesting, find out about the power of pottering!
Making the Most of What You Have
Making the Most of What You Have is important as it allows you to think about yourself more and gets your thinking hats on.
It Begins With A Book
Give the gift of reading to those who might not have access this Christmas!
Success Stories
Want to read about some motivational stories? Here are some stories from young people which shows you that you can get to where you want to be if you put your mind to it.
What can I do with my gap year?
Are you struggling on what to do with your gap year? Here's some advice and links to places to get you through your gap year.
The Great Barrier Reef
Want to read up about the 'Great Barrier Reef'. Here's David Attenborough's cool website about what you're looking for.
Special Days to Celebrate in the Calendar
If you're looking for something to celebrate, take a look here to find a special occasion to celebrate that suits you best!
How to Reduce Stress So You Can Live Your Best Life
Here is an article written by one of our new young writers about a number of resources for minimising stress and maximising success!
Just a load of cute cats! They’re so fluffy I’m gonna die!
Wasn't this what the internet was built for? Thank us later! [Thanks for the adorable picture Jae Clark on Unsplash!]
Mindfulness: getting started, and useful info
If you're looking to learn more about mindfulness, there's a list of useful methods and info on Platfform's site, and there's also a link below to a big list with places you can find out even more. There's also some great video guides on Platfform's Vimeo for young people.
(Photo: Kyle Mills on Unsplash)
Harmony
A website and app focuses on meditation techniques for help with stress, sleep and anxiety. There's some paid bits, but a lot of useful content in the free version too.
(Photo: Zoltan Tasi on Unsplash)
Headspace
Advice, tools and activities covering meditation, sleep, healthy living and more. The app has paid features, but there's a lot of free content too.
(Photo: Yoann Boyer on Unsplash)
OTR
A mental health project by and for young people. It runs in Bristol and Gloucestershire, but the information and advice on here is useful wherever you are. They cover relationships, self-image, self-harm, depression, identity and more.
The Mix
Information on essential topics for under 25s. Expert, in-depth advice on a huge range of issues, from mental health to money and housing.
Mindfulness in Action
A great, in-depth site with online support, courses, advice and more.
Young Minds
This site has a particular focus on where you can get help in a crisis, or with anything you’re struggling with, but there’s also a really good blog that covers a huge range of mental health issues that you might encounter.
Young Scot
Although aimed mainly at those living in Scotland, this site has advice useful for any young people, and they often add more blog posts on new topics. Worth keeping an eye on!
Meic
Online, phone and text-based advice and help for those under 25, available 8am ‘til midnight, 7 days a week. It’s for anything that’s troubling you, and their website also has a great set of articles too.
Noise and Effect apps
These are great for relaxing, blocking out background noise, or sleep.
(Photo: Suhyeon Choi on Unsplash)
Relaxing sound effect videos
Relaxing rain, water and other useful sounds for relaxing, sleep and focus.
(Photo: Suhyeon Choi on Unsplash)
JamesClear.com
After a long week we all like to hear something positive. On this website you’ll find that as well as quotes you could share with friends, family and even on your social media, there are also some questions to ask yourself that may give you a chance to explore more sides of your personality.
(Photo: Hannah Olinger on Unsplash)
Calm
This website is a host to several free meditation resources. The Calm app is the best one available for meditation, sleep stories and mindfulness techniques. It comes with a subscription system to unlock the full resources but the free version has a lot of resources available as well.
(Photo: Bekir Dönmez on Unsplash)