Good Mental Health Matters is a new website for young people to help with mental health, if you need support or are worried about someone Good Mental Health Matters can help.

Overwhelmed, anxious, under pressure, depressed, vulnerable, fearful of the future, scared of your own emotions or not able to sleep well? You’re not alone. Good Mental health Matters are there to help.

There’s no doubt that certain mental health disorders need proper diagnosis and professional care but, when it comes to keeping stress in check, there is a great deal we can do to protect ourselves and prevent more serious difficulties. 7 common-sense action points can help us take control of our whole wellbeing and develop healthy emotional resilience. Learn to cope with difficult situations, without letting them rule our feelings or damage our mental health. Emotional resilience can be learned, practiced and developed.

For Parents and Carers:

If you are worried about someone there is also advice and support for parents and carers. Understanding more about what might be going on in your teenager’s head may help you understand certain behaviours and decide how to best respond. Supporting them in the simple strategies outlined here should have a positive effect on the whole family. There is much more help available – visit the website to find out more and get excited about the small changes you can make to promote Good Mental Health.

For more information go to: www.goodmentalhealthmatters.com