Mental health
Children and Young People's Cancer Aftercare
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A selection of apps: Headspace: mental health app for meditation and sleep Relax Lite: a free app that provides relaxation exercises including a visual aid for controlled breathing techniques Smiling Mind: a free app that provides different guided relaxation and mindfulness exercises |
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Brainstrust: offer a pathway of services to support you with a range of mental health problems including anxiety, depression and the impact of trauma. We’ll walk alongside you as you build your confidence, connections and relationships. Most of their support services are available in Edinburgh, Midlothian, East Lothian, West Lothian and the Scottish Borders.
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CCI Australia: this website has a range of self-help resources created by professionals for helping to find new ways to manage different mental health difficulties, including anxiety, depression and low self-esteem, amongst many others.
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Health in Mind: run friendly peer led online support groups to adults living in Edinburgh affected by depression, low mood, stress or anxiety. For more information email edinburghselfhelp@health-in-mind.org.uk or call 0131 225 8508 and leave a message.
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Kindred Scotland: provide practical support and counselling to parents of children with complex needs. |
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Mood Cafe: promoting Mental Health from Fife, information and resources to help you understand and improve your mental health.
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National Autistic Society: provide a range of services and support across Scotland
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NHS Inform: if you’re in Scotland and having problems with anger or stress, having trouble sleeping, or struggling to cope with challenging situations, this guide can help you find support. |
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NHS Lothian Mental Health Information Station: Walpole Hall, Palmerston Place, EH12 5 AW Information on a range of adult mental health supports. Speak with an NHS Mental Health professional at the face to face drop in or Tel: 0131 537 8688 on Thursdays 10.30am-3.00pm. |
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RadioTherapy: this series of podcasts has been created by a group of young people with cancer sharing their lived experiences. We will hear powerful, authentic and detailed descriptions of how cancer has impacted their education, employment, friendships and wider relationships. |
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Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution: has helpful advice for managing conflict in relationships
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Stress Control: teaches skills to fight stress and boost your wellbeing |
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Team Jak: One of Team Jak’s top priorities is providing essential emotional and wellbeing support, not only to children and young people themselves but also to their families and friends |
| YoungMinds: whether you want to understand how you’re feeling, find ways to feel better, or support someone who's struggling, we’re here to help. |