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This page brings together trusted mental health resources for parents/carers. Whether you're looking for support or evidence-based information, these organisations offer reliable help and guidance.

Support and helplines

NHS UK

• Guidance on mental health problems and how to get support through services

• https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/children-and-young-adults/mental-health-support/

Samaritans

• Free, confidential, 24/7 helpline

• https://www.samaritans.org/

• Call 116 123

NSPCC helpline

• Support and advice if you’re worried about a child’s safety or wellbeing

• https://www.nspcc.org.uk/

• Call 0808 800 5000

YoungMinds parents helpline

• Advice and support for parents concerned about their child’s mental health

• https://www.youngminds.org.uk/parent/parents-helpline/

Family Lives

• Confidential advice and guidance on parenting and family life

• https://www.coramfamilylives.org.uk/

Hub of Hope

• A UK directory that lists mental health support services across the UK, based on location

• https://hubofhope.co.uk/

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YoungMinds

• Information about mental health and wellbeing for young people and families

• https://www.youngminds.org.uk/

Mind

• Mental health information and help resources

• https://www.mind.org.uk/

Anna Freud Centre

• Information about mental health and wellbeing for young people and families

• https://www.annafreud.org/resources/children-and-young-peoples-wellbeing/

Tooled Up Education

• Research-informed parenting and wellbeing resources

• https://www.tooledupeducation.com/

MindEd Hub

• An online educational resource designed to help adults understand and support mental health, including in children and teenagers

• https://www.minded.org.uk/Login

ACAMH Learn

• Evidence-based educational content about mental health from world-leading experts

• https://acamhlearn.org/Home