Resources for: Anxiety and Age 5-11

Anxiety is a feeling of unease, such as worry or fear, that can be mild or severe. Everyone has feelings of anxiety at some point in their life. During times like exams or interviews, feeling anxious can be perfectly normal. However, some people find it hard to control their worries, and feelings of anxiety are more constant and can often affect daily life. Reference

21. BRAVE

Brave

BRAVE Online is a free, fun programme that helps kids and teens (ages 3–17) learn how to manage worries and feel less anxious. You go through 10 easy online sessions with cool activities that teach you how to relax, think positively, and handle tricky feelings. Plus, there’s friendly support from a therapist by email to help you along the way! And there’s help for parents too.

Web: www.brave-online.com/

Website Online National Free
32. Childline No Text

Childline

Childline Counselling service for children and young people in the UK. Phone, talk to a counsellor online, send Childline an email or post on the message boards.

Helpline number: 0800 11 11

Web: www.childline.org.uk

Helpline Online Telephone National Free
39. Clear Fear App

Clear Fear

The Clear Fear app provides ways for children and young people to manage symptoms of anxiety. It can help change anxious thoughts and emotions, alter anxious behaviours and calm fear responses.

Web: www.clearfear.co.uk

App Online National Free
43. Crisis Counselling

Crisis Counselling (Erskine Counselling)

Crisis Counselling offers counselling therapy to children and young people aged 10 and over experiencing emotional and mental health difficulties. Referral through Education services.

Web: www.crisiscounselling.co.uk/

Services & somewhere to go School Referral Local Free
86. Lifelink No Text

Lifelink

A confidential counselling service accessed through West Dunbartonshire secondary schools, where young people can chat to a counsellor to help manage personal and social issues which may be affecting their life. 

Web: https://www.lifelink.org.uk/

Services & somewhere to go School Referral Local Free
Tullochan Logo OG

Tullochan

Tullochan supports both young people aged 5-25 and those aged 25+ through a range of development programmes delivered from our Tullochan Training Academy, within Primary/Secondary schools or through their Social Enterprises. Programmes such as Timber Transitions, Furniture Fix, Gardening & Landscaping, Personal Development, Work Placements within their cafe 'The Common Good', or Employability sessions are on offer, alongside LGBTQ+ Youth Action Group and High School Drop-in Youth Club. Their support allows young people and the wider community to improve their mental health and wellbeing, break down barriers and progress positively into education, employment or training.

Web: www.tullochan.org/

Website Services & somewhere to go Online Professional referral School Referral Self referral Telephone Local Free
Hospichill

Hospichill

HospiChill helps you prepare for hospital and clinic appointments by teaching you relaxation skills and methods to make you feel more calm and in control.

Web: www.hospichill.net/index.html

App Online Self referral National Free
Hummly Logo

Humm.ly music wellness app

An accessible and effective tool based on the science of music therapy with customised technologies designed for long-lasting positive impact on mind, body, and soul. Humm.ly is the first and only app to partner with the field of music therapy, emphasising the importance of providing content created by board-certified music therapists for music and meditation.

Web: https://www.humm.ly/

App Online International Free
Railway Guardian App Logo (1)

Railway Guardian app

The free Railway Guardian app is a safety app from the British Transport Police that allows you to report crimes or concerns on the rail network, share your journeys with trusted contacts, and access news, guides, or support.

British Transport Police want you to feel safe and empowered when you travel, and by downloading the Railway Guardian app, help is always at hand if you need it.

Your small actions can all play a part in making everyone’s journey a good one, such as:

  • downloading the app
  • reporting crimes and concerns
  • learning about acceptable behaviour on the network and setting an example
  • being an active bystander

 

Web: https://www.btp.police.uk/police-forces/british-transport-police/areas/campaigns/Download-Railway-Guardian/?

Website App Online National Free