Wellbeing planning tool
Use the StartNow web tool to create your own wellbeing tool and access their wellbeing toolkit to plan activities that can support your wellbeing.
Managing social media and screen time positively
Designed by children and young people from the Children's Parliament and the Scottish Youth Parliament, Mind Yer Time has been created to support everyone who loves social media and screen time.
They've got positive tips, stories and information for children and young people, to help you use your screen time positively!
Sleep
Getting better sleep can have a positive impact on all aspects of your life. We love the short film on sleep on Every Mind Matters.
Check out the great resources on the Teen Sleep Hub
Bullying
Respect Me has advice on dealing with bullying. You can also seek advice and support from Childline by calling 0800 1111.
Worries about eating
If you are worried about difficulties related to eating or are concerned about someone you know Beat offer advice and support on all aspects of eating disorders. Beat’s dedicated Helpline for Scotland is also available 7 days a week on 0808 801 0432 or email scotlandhelp@beateatingdisorders.org.uk.
Get information and support on eating disorders on the Beat website.
More mental health advice and resources
Download tips on wellbeing from children and young people in Edinburgh (PDF)
Several websites can be really helpful if you would like to access more resources and support for your mental health.
- Mental Health Support For Young People
- Self-care tips videos for young people - Every Mind Matters
- Miricyl – Begin your journey to better mental health
Young Scot is a great source of advice and resources on a whole range of topics that affect young people in Scotland.
Information and advice for deaf young people under 18 on the National Deaf Children Children's Society website.
REACH can help you understand your rights to support your learning and your rights to be included, listened to and involved in decisions about your education.
Support needs
REACH can help you understand your rights to support your learning and your rights to be included, listened to and involved in decisions about your education.
Information and advice for deaf young people.
