Help for under 12's

Hello! Are you feeling sad, anxious or worried about something?

We’ve chosen the very best websites, apps, quizzes and helplines for you.
Read about other children and young people with similar problems and what they did, or try some chat, text or phone support.

• If you are under 19 years old, one of the best places to start is the Childline website.
  You can Ask Sam or read letters that other people have written and see what advice they got.
• Or try YoungMinds which offers support and information on lots of different feelings and problems as well as personal stories.

Click the picture below to see different ways of getting help and advice on Childline:

Get online or telephone help and support

Speak to someone by phone or by chat or text. All the helpline and chat options we’ve listed are safe and confidential.

• Childline – helpline for young people up to age 19 years and a website full of games, quizzes, and advice.
• 1-2-1 Childline counsellor chat online
• Shout  24/7 text support
• Kooth free confidential counselling with trained counsellors for ages 10-18 years, good information and real-life stories.
• Tellmi app is a safe, anonymous app where you can talk about anything and get support from others

How to start getting help

• Starting the conversation  Who can I talk to and what do I say?
• Reaching out for help – your guide to support
• Help with different feelings such as anger, sadness, worry, jealousy, loneliness and more

Common worries

• Feeling stressed and worried?
• What is anxiety? This explains how anxiety feels and how you tackle it.
• Problems with friends
• Worried about self-harm?
• Feeling alone and misunderstood?.
• Help with family problems, friends or other relationships
  Social media and internet problems

Mini Games and ideas to boost your mood

Ideas to help you feel better if you’re feeling worried, anxious or sad.

• Mini Games from Mind
• Games from Childline – for all ages up to 18yrs
• The Stresspot Game 
• Boost your mood and confidence by trying something new
• Creative Ideas some ideas to lower your stress levels
• Make a self-soothe box: make a box filled with all the things which make you feel safe and calm.
• Free yoga for all levels and ages (Yoga with Adriene) on YouTube
• Arty life-hacks: 20 art therapy ideas for all ages

The best free mental health apps

• Clear Fear is a free app for anxiety and panic attacks – lots of ideas as well as breathing exercises to try.
• Calm Harm for self-harm or coping with overwhelming feelings. Hundreds of different things that might help.
• For more Apps check out the Best Apps Page
• For even more helplines and ideas look at our 12-25-year-old section