Reading Well for teens

Childline
Information, tips and techniques, ideas and inspiration to help anyone under 19 in the UK feel more in control. Cover a wide range of topics that affect children and young people including bullying, body and body image, feelings, relationships and school, college and work. Content available in Welsh.

Young Minds
Supports children and young people on their mental health including practical tips and advice from young people, as well as information on getting support. Cover a wide range of topics including conditions, feelings, coping with life and supporting friends. Also provide information for parents and those working with young people.

The Mix
Support and information for under 25s on any challenges they may be facing. Cover a wide range of topics including sex and relationships, body image, mental health, money and work and study.

Every Mind Matters (NHS)
Advice and practical tips to help young people look after their mental health and wellbeing. Topics covered include exercise, sleep and how to take care of yourself on social media.

On My Mind (Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families)
Information co-produced with young people to empower young people to make informed choices about their mental health and wellbeing. Cover a wide range of topics including LGBTQI+ mental health, self-care, loss and bereavement, social media and supporting others. Content available in Welsh.

Mind
Information and advice on mental health for young people aged 11-18. Topics covered include understanding mental health and wellbeing, feelings and experiences, looking after yourself and rights.

Talk to Frank
Honest information about drugs, including facts about drugs and what do if your concerned about someone.

Wales

Hwb – Young person’s mental health toolkit
Six playlists to signpost young people to a range of online resources to support mental health and wellbeing. The playlists include self-help websites, apps, helplines and more.

Meic
Information, advice and advocacy helpline for children and young people under 25 in Wales. Provides information on local support as well as a helpline service available by phone, text or online.

Stem4 Clear Fear
Clear Fear is an app developed for teenage mental health charity stem4 by Dr Nihara Krause, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, and used the evidence-based treatment CBT to focus on learning to reduce th physical responses to threat by learning to breathe, relax and be mindful as well as changing thoughts and behaviours and releasing emotions.
Available on Google Play and AppStore

Stem4 Move Mood
Move Mood is an app developed for teenage mental health charity stem4 by Dr Nihara Krause, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, and uses the evidence-based treatment Behavioural Activation Therapy to help you improve your mood by encouraging you to increase your motivation to carry out a variety of tasks in order to help you move forward, take control and feel positive.
Available on Google Play and AppStore

Apart of me
Apart of Me is a game designed to help young people who have lost a parent or close relative, or have someone important in their life with a terminal illness. The game is aimed at young people aged 11+.
Available on Google Play and AppStore