Resources for: Teachers and Body Image and Eating Disorders

Eating disorders change someone’s attitude towards food and their body in a way that influences their behaviour and eating habits.  This can cause the person to spend a lot of time thinking about weight and body shape, and do things like avoid eating as much as possible, or exercise more than is healthy. This can affect the person physically, mentally, and socially. Reference

See a list of supports and services below.

16. Beat Eating Dis

Beat Eating Disorders

Beat (Beat Eating Disorders UK) is the UK’s leading eating disorder charity offering free support, resources, online chatrooms, peer support, workshops, and educational materials to help individuals and their families understand and recover from conditions like anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, ARFID, and more . Their HelpFinder directory connects users to local NHS or voluntary services, and they provide virtual workshops and training for carers and professionals

Helpline number: 0808 801 0432 (open 3–8 pm, Mon–Fri)

Web: www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/

Website Online National Free
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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Crisis Counselling (Erskine Counselling)

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

Adults can self-refer with a cost for affordable mental health support. Support is available face-to-face or online to help with issues like anxiety, depression, and trauma.

Web: www.crisiscounselling.co.uk/

Services & somewhere to go School Referral Local Free
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Eating Disorders Support

A free app with reliable information, self-care tools, and links to local and national support for anyone affected by eating disorders. Developed with experts and people with lived experience, it includes a Calm Zone and tips for managing thoughts and emotions. 17+ years.

Web: www.expertselfcare.com/eating-disorder-support-app/

App Online National Free
61. Fumble

Fumble

A friendly, youth-led charity providing free online resources about sex, relationships, and mental health. Their guides, created by young people for young people, help build confidence and understanding around consent, identity, and sexual health.

Web: www.fumble.org.uk/

Website Online National Free
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Health Talks

Healthtalk’s Young People section shares real stories about health and wellbeing challenges like depression, eating disorders, diabetes, and more. Through videos, young people talk honestly about their experiences to help others feel less alone and find support.

Web: https://healthtalk.org/young-people/

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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Mind Yer Time

Designed by children and young people, the site offers tips, stories and practical information on screen time, online wellbeing and related topics, with content suitable for young people and helpful links for adults too.

Web: www.mindyertime.scot/

Website Online National Free
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MindEd

A free UK NHS-backed online learning and resource hub offering mental health education and advice for adults. It provides trusted information and e-learning to help parents, carers, professionals and volunteers understand and support the mental health of children, young people, adults and older adults.

Web: www.minded.org.uk/

Website Online National Free
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NHS GGC Healthy Minds resources

This awareness-raising resource from NHS GGC aims to promote basic awareness and understanding of mental health and topics that are associated with and can impact on mental health and wellbeing.

It is a cascading and capacity building resource that aims to support partners and organisations deliver on the public mental health agenda. The focus of Healthy Minds is prevention and early intervention.

The sessions can be delivered in person or online.

Web: www.nhsggc.scot/hospitals-services/services-a-to-z/mental-health-improvement/healthy-minds-resource/

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NHS Inform

NHS inform is Scotland's national health information service helping the people in Scotland to make informed decisions about their own health and the health of the people they care for. Also includes a service directory with details of health and wellbeing services across Scotland.

Web: www.nhsinform.scot

Website Online National Free
119. Recovery Record

Recovery Record

Eating disorder management from the privacy of your mobile phone. Includes a log for how you feel, and suggestions for positive thoughts and coping strategies. Set yourself goals and choose coping skills that you think might work for you. There are guided meditations which you can pair with images of your choice.

Web: www.recoveryrecord.co.uk/

App Online Self referral National Free
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Samaritans

 

A charity offering confidential emotional support to anyone in distress or struggling to cope. They provide a safe place to talk, available day and night, every day of the year, through phone, email, letter or in‑person at local branches across the UK and Ireland.

 

 

Helpline number: 116123

Web: www.samaritans.org

Helpline Online Self referral Telephone National Free
146. Stem4

stem4 - supporting teenage mental health

 

Supports teenage mental health through early intervention, education and evidence‑based digital tools. They provide clinically‑informed resources for anxiety, depression, self‑harm and eating disorders, along with a suite of free, award‑winning mental health apps designed for young people and those who support them.

 

Web: www.stem4.org.uk/

Website Download Online Self referral National Free
154. The Mix

The Mix

The Mix is a UK based charity that provides free, confidential support for young people under 25 via online, social and mobile.

Phone: 0808 808 4994

Web: www.themix.org.uk/

Website App Online Telephone National Free
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Time for You - SAMH support service

Time for You is an online wellbeing support service for anyone experiencing mild to moderate emotional or mental health difficulties aged 16 and over and living in Scotland. Time for You offers access to Wellbeing Coaching and Counselling for anyone experiencing symptoms that have a limited effect on their daily life.

Web: www.samh.org.uk/about-us/our-work/time-for-you?mc_cid=00f4aeddf4&mc_eid=abf485ff65

Website Online Self referral National Free
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Heads Up Mental Health Support

NHS GGC page that gives reliable information and help for people in Greater Glasgow and Clyde who are dealing with mental health challenges. It explains conditions, support options, and treatment paths, and includes materials in British Sign Language. The site shows how to connect with local NHS teams, find help in a crisis, and access both professional services and self-help tools.

Web: www.nhsggc.scot/your-health/heads-up-mental-health-support/

Website Online Local Free
Get Self Help

Get Self Help

This website provides resources for Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT).

CBT has been proven to help mental health problems. This website provides CBT self help and therapy resources, including worksheets and information sheets, plus videos and self help mp3s.

Web: https://www.getselfhelp.co.uk/

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SAMH (Scottish Action for Mental Health)

 

Scotland’s national mental health charity, providing support, services and advocacy to help people improve their mental wellbeing. They operate more than 60 community‑based services across Scotland and run national programmes focused on suicide prevention, anti‑stigma work, and promoting positive mental health.

 

Helpline number: 0344 800 0550

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

Helpline Website Online Self referral Telephone National Free
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Mentally Healthy Schools

Mentally Healthy Schools from Anna Freud brings together quality-assured mental health resources, information and advice for primary and secondary schools and further education settings in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

Web: https://www.mentallyhealthyschools.org.uk/?

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Silvercloud

A website with courses you can do to improve your mental wellbeing. You can learn new ways to deal with the challenges you’re facing. Courses are available for students (16yrs+), adults, and parents/carers.

It is free, use the code Scotland2020 and an email address to sign up. 

Web: https://wellbeing.silvercloudhealth.com/onboard/nhsscotland/

Website Online Self referral National Free
106. NHSGGC Healthy Minds

NHSGGC Mental Health Improvement Resources for Early Years, Schools and Youth Providers

This comprehensive document gathers some resources listed individually on this site and more! It shares a range of suggested resources (curricular packs, toolkits, guidance etc) that can be used in early years, schools, by youth providers to help protect, promote, and support the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people. 

Web: https://www.nhsggc.scot/downloads/mental-health-resources-for-schools-and-organisations/?

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Think Positive

A leading initiative dedicated to supporting student mental health across Scotland that empowers students to access trusted resources, challenge stigma, and build a more positive, supportive campus community.

Web: https://thinkpositive.scot/

Website Online National 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
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Voice Collective

 

A UK‑wide project supporting children and young people who hear voices, see visions, or have other unusual sensory experiences. They offer peer support groups, a moderated Discord forum (ages 13–25), one‑to‑one support and resources for families and professionals, providing safe, non‑judgemental spaces to help young people make sense of their experiences.

 

Web: https://www.voicecollective.co.uk/

Website Online National Free
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Sidekick (Action for Children)

 

A free, confidential text and email helpline for young people. It offers support with anything that feels difficult, including mental health, school problems, friendships, family worries or neurodiversity‑related challenges. Young people aged 13–18 (or up to 25 with Special Educational Needs) can get in touch during opening hours by texting 07888 868059. 

 

Helpline number: 07888 868059

Web: https://sidekick.actionforchildren.org.uk/

Helpline Website Online Self referral National Free