Advice for young people

Resources for when you need a bit of help with your emotions

It’s okay not to be okay

Everyone feels down every once in a while. It’s not always easy to talk about it with your family or your friends. If you feel anxious or angry and you don’t know what to do, you have come to the right place.

First things first, if you feel you are in crisis and need help right now, we are not the right service for you, you should click the button below to find the right number to call.

 

Silver Cloud: An app for your Mental Health

Silver Cloud is an online platform for young people aged 15+ to help you understand your anxiety and worries.

This might be good for you if you want:

  • Professional advice on a range of issues, like anxiety, low or mood or body image

  • Exercises and ideas to help you feel better

  • The space to work on it in your own time, wherever you are

If you live in Staffordshire and are aged 15+ you can sign up below.

I’ve learnt everything I needed to know in terms of my mental health. I’m now having a fresh start and feel better about everything. I wanted to say thank you for all of your help. I truly appreciate it
— Silver Cloud Young Person User
 

Look for advice

If you don’t need help straight away, try looking through our pages below for advice.

 

Talk to us

Do you want a bit more help? Someone you can talk to more often?

Action for Children’s Staffordshire Emotional and Wellbeing Service runs offers a range of services for young people, including online therapy, helpful information and advice, as well as individual and group support.