Support for a young person

External UK information and support for children and young people.

NHS — Mental health support for children and young people

Official NHS information about mental-health services for children and young people and how support can be accessed locally.

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YoungMinds

Mental-health information and support written for young people.

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Shout

Free, confidential, 24/7 text support for anyone in the UK who is struggling to cope.

Text: SHOUT to 85258

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Samaritans

Free emotional support by phone, day or night.

Call: 116 123

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Get urgent help

These are external services and information, provided by independent organisations. They are not provided by Insightful Parenting, and no endorsement, partnership or affiliation is implied. Support information last checked: August 2026.

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