Here are some additional viewing options that you may wish to review. Some are general, some are specific. Please refer to the information provided.
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Specific scenarios (Anxiety etc)
How do I approach a conversation with someone who might be struggling with suicidal thoughts?
Talking to someone about suicide
Spotting the signs
3 common myths and misconceptions
Small ways to help a friend who is suicidal
14 ways to tell if someone is suicidal
Depression, Suicide and the Power of Hope
Why we need to talk about suicide
Can you make someone get help with their mental health
Five steps to help your friend
Starting a conversation when you are worried about them
Emotional Theory comes alive
Understanding adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)
Be the change you want to see
DJ Majestic – INVINCIBLE – a song about his struggles with Mental Wellbeing
Below are some videos on specific topics such as self harm and anxiety (see the titles) but first here’s a link to ‘Local mental health advice and help for young people under 25 in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire‘ where you can select a topic to see videos and other materials to help you help someone else (make sure to select the ‘parent/carer’ option).
Advice on multiple scenarios
Self harm
How to support someone who is self-harming
Anxiety explained
Handling Fear – Riding the Wave
Reclaiming myself after addiction
A simple relaxation or grounding strategy
Self-soothe boxes – what, why how ?
The Pig of Happiness
Practices for an integrated impactful life
We would always urge you to encourage them to talk to someone – it’s ‘Why Talking Fixes’. Please tell them that talking with someone who is there to support them can guide them most effectively to positive solutions and positive outcomes.
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Just need to let you know that all materials referenced below are to help you to help someone and that Will Garvey Trust Foundation cannot be responsible for their content or use. Here we provide links (signposts) for you, for example to other websites, videos and podcasts provided by other organisations and groups. Please use the information and resources responsibly and review any policies or disclaimers applicable at the referenced sites.