Self-esteem

& resilience

Self-esteem is how you feel about yourself, and resilience is about how you cope with and bounce back when things get tough. Remember, support is available if you ever need someone to talk to. Building resilience means learning how to handle challenges and setbacks, and there are people ready to help you along the way.

Local and national support

Self-care | Every Mind Matters

Discover ways to enhance your mental wellbeing, build resilience, and find support for navigating life's challenges. The NHS offers a wealth of resources dedicated to promoting positive mental health in young individuals.

Mental resilence | Children’s Society

Mental resilience is how you deal with and recover from challenging life events. Being mentally resilient gives you the strength to get through tough times.

Resilence | Health For Teens

Explore how to be mentally strong and bounce back from challenges with Health for Teens. Learn to handle life’s ups and downs.

Building self-esteem |  Children’s Society

Learn to feel great about yourself with tips from therapist Valisha from the Children’s Society.

Building self-esteem | The Mix

There’s no quick fix to low self-esteem, but there are the five ways to wellbeing. Building these things into your life can help how you feel about yourself. The Mix explains.

Trauma |  Young Minds

Trauma can affect your mental health in lots of ways. Read the Young Minds guide for information on trauma and what help is available.

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Find urgent help

Does life feel like it is spinning out of control? If you or someone you know needs help right away, support is here for you.