Most of us experience a few 'ups and downs' in our lives that make us feel happy or sad and miserable. For example, you might be worried:
- because you’ve got exams coming up
- about getting a job
- about going to college
These can all make you feel down, as can things like
- falling out with your friends or family
- finishing a relationship
You might feel stressed or depressed: it’s quite common and, usually, the feelings will come and go. Sometimes, though, you might not be able to shake off your feelings so you should talk to someone you feel that you can trust – friends, parents, your Personal Adviser or your GP as you might have a medical condition that needs some treatment.
There is also support offered by:
You could try Mind
The Mind Well Being Centre
3 - 11 Drake Street
Rochdale
OL16 1RE
01706 752 352 opr National helpline 0845 766 0163
Youth2youth is run by young people for young people so you may prefer to contact them.
Other help and advice is available from
You can use the library in your Connexions Centre too as it has information for you to read or take away. You could also go to Health Weblinx for more useful websites.