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This page provides up to date information on Lothian wide and national online sources of mental health and wellbeing information. Up to date information on locality-based support and resources are listed on the locality resource pages for Edinburgh,<\/a> East Lothian<\/a>, Midlothian <\/a>and West Lothian<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reaching Out<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Childline<\/a>
Chat to a Childline counsellor online or on the phone, available 24hrs a day and 7 days a week. 1-to-1 chats are available online via the website too. Email support is also available. Tel:  0800 1111<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cyrenians<\/a>
Cyrenians provide a range of services including mediation and support for homelessness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Breathing Space<\/a> (over 16’s)
Confidential phone line where you can speak to someone from a mental health or counselling background. The number is Freephone and is available 24 hours at weekends (6pm Friday – 6am Monday) and 6pm to 2am on weekdays (Monday – Thursday). Tel: 0800 83 85 87<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Children 1st ParentLine <\/a>
Children 1st Parentline is here for you and your family.  The helpline is available Mon-Fri, 9am – 9pm; Sat-Sun, 9am \u2013 noon. Tel: 08000 28 22 33, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Papyrus<\/a>
Papyrus is the national charity dedicated to the prevention of young suicide. Papyrus provide confidential support and advice to young people struggling with thoughts of suicide, and anyone worried about a young person, through their helpline, HopeLineUK: 0800 068 414<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scottish Women’s Aid<\/a>
Scottish Women\u2019s Aid is the lead organisation in Scotland working towards the prevention of domestic abuse. Support is available 24\/7 on the domestic abuse and forced marriage helpline : 0800 027 1234,  *: helpline@sdafmh.org.uk<\/a>, or www.sdafmh.org.uk\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shelter<\/a>
Provides free confidential advice on housing problems and rights. Shelter’s Free Housing Advice Line (8am \u2013 12midnight): 0808 800 4444, or chat online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Samaritans<\/a>
For anyone. If you are feeling distressed, in a state of despair, suicidal or need emotional support you can contact by email or phone. This is a freephone number and open 24\/7: 116 123 or  jo@samaritans.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spark – Making Relationships Work<\/a>
The Spark provides counselling and mental health support for individuals, families, children and young people in Scotland. This includes a free and confidential helpline: 0808 802 2088.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Self-Help<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Anger<\/a>
Learn more about anger and skills to cope with it<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anxiety<\/a>
Find ways to understand, manage or overcome your anxiety<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Leaflet with Resources for Parents and Carers: Anxiety and Worry<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

(* select your language from the dropdown list and click on the link to view the leaflet.)<\/p>\n\n\n

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NHS Lothian CAMHS \u2013 Workbook for Parents and Carers: Supporting Your Child with Low Mood and Depression<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

NHS Lothian CAMHS has developed this self-help guide for parents and carers to support their child with low mood and depression. It can be used alongside the recorded parent depression videos<\/a>. It covers the following topics:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Part 1: Understanding Low Mood and Depression<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Part 2: Supporting your Child with Low Mood and Depression<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Part 3: Low Mood and Autism<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Part 4: Supporting your Child with Suicidal Thoughts<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Resources for Parents and Carers – Low Mood and Depression<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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NHS Lothian CAMHS Relaxation Exercises<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Relaxation exercises for children and young people, developed by NHS Lothian CAMHS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(* select your language from the dropdown list and click on the link to view the booklet.)<\/p>\n\n\n

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