Children's mental health

Recognising the signs that a child may be struggling with their mental health can be really hard. We've got advice to help you support children who may be experiencing depression, anxiety, suicidal feelings or self-harm. 

More advice and support for parents

Worried about a child?

If you're worried about a child or young person, you can contact the NSPCC helpline for support and advice for free - call us on 0808 800 5000 or contact us online.

Children can contact Childline any time to get support themselves.

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45% of all Childline counselling sessions were related to emotional health and wellbeing, including self-harm and suicidal thoughts and feelings.

Source: Childline Annual Review

Mindfulness guide for families

Concerned about your child's mental health or well-being? Our best-selling mindfulness guide is filled with exercises and activities to help your child when it's all feeling a bit too much - helping them focus on how they're feeling in the here and now.  

Get your mindfulness guide

How you can help

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Uncertainty and worry from the pandemic has taken a toll on children's mental health. And Childline could be the only place they can turn for help. Will you help us be here?

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Become a volunteer

Help turn a child's life around after abuse by volunteering for one of our services.

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Help us make a difference

Whether it's volunteering for us, challenging yourself with an event or campaigning, there are lots of ways you can help us keep more children safe.

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Do you work or volunteer with children?

NSPCC Learning has resources and information to help you recognise and respond to child mental health issues.

Go to NSPCC Learning