Resources for: Distress and Age 5-11

Distress is an emotional response to physical or mental suffering and someone in distress may present with obvious signs such as crying and shouting. However, a person in distress may not show such obvious signs. Everyone will be distressed at some point and it is an entirely normal reaction to anxiety, sorrow or pain.

Here you can find information to help if someone is experiencing distress.

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
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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
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The Nook

The Nook is a welcoming, walk‑in mental health hub in Glasgow offering free, stigma‑free support, resources, wellbeing activities and therapeutic sessions for young people aged 10+, adults and families. No referral or appointment is needed.

 

Web: https://www.samh.org.uk/about-us/the-nook

Services & somewhere to go Self referral Local Free