Health Zone

As well as looking after your body it is equally important to keep your mind in shape. Mental and physical well being are two halves of a whole, and you cannot have one if the other is being neglected.

Do remember there are people in school who are willing to talk and give you advice in these areas.

Click on the links below for help and advice on emotional well-being:

This website gives advice and help about many issues concerning young people. The Childline helpline is free on 0800 1111

People talk about their aches, pains and illnesses quite easily, but are less willing to talk about stress and depression. This area of the Lifebytes website covers areas such as feeling stressed, and positive steps you can take

Our mental well-being is just as important as our physical health. This site looks at who is normal, feeling stressed, serious problems and positive steps

This is a contacts guide to support the emotional needs of students in secondary school in the Harrogate District

No Panic offers support for sufferers of Panic Attacks, Phobias, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and General Anxiety Disorder

Information to help young people understand more about self injury and where to find support

Winston's Wish helps bereaved children and young people rebuild their lives after a family death

The Samaritans provides free emotional support and someone to talk to if needed