Other resources to support wellbeing for school leavers

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

Bereavement

Cruse Scotland and Child Bereavement UK both offer support to young people who have experienced the death of someone in their lives. Cruse Scotland also has a website for Children and Young People called Hope Again.

The Cruse Scotland support line number is 0808 802 6161.

The Child Bereavement UK support line number is 0800 02 888 40.

Conflict 

If you are a young person experiencing conflict at home the Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution Webpages is a great source of advice and tips. There are quiz's, advice pages and short films to support you understand conflict and how to deal with it.

In their Learning Zone you will find videos and graphics which will help you to understand conflict, how and why you respond the way you do and how relationships can improve. It covers four modules: My Brain, My Emotions, My Wellbeing and Our Relationships. There is a downloadable workbook that can be used alongside each of the topics.  

Bullying

Respect me has advice on dealing with bullying. You can also seek advice and support from Childline call 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 via email.

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 from NHS Lothian.

Resources for deaf young people

Find information and advice for deaf young people on the National Deaf Children's Society website.