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Supporting others

Whether it's as a parent or guardian to a child or young person, or if someone you know is struggling, there are plenty of ways we can help others with their mental health.

You might worry that you do not know the best way to help or will say something wrong and make things worse. But the small things can make a big difference to someone.

We have loads of advice and things you can do to support those we care about, as well as plenty of places you can reach out to for further help.

Looking after a child or young person

As parents and carers, there are ways we can support children and young people to give them the best chance to stay mentally healthy and help them cope with whatever further changes we all may face.

Helping others with mental health problems

If you know someone struggling with their mental health, there are lots of things you can do. Find out how you can help and support them.