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We鈥檙e here to offer advice on reaching out and getting the support you need.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div class="c-CardLink flow-1" data-layout="CardLink / ContentCard"> <div class="c-CardImg"> <picture class="c-CardImg__image"> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/media/1eogzavv/selfie-of-a-group-of-people.jpg?center=0.64438377892814469%2c0.5309039036669615&mode=crop&width=700&height=393&rnd=Wide_700_393&format=webp&quality=67 700w, /media/1eogzavv/selfie-of-a-group-of-people.jpg?center=0.64438377892814469%2c0.5309039036669615&mode=crop&width=600&height=337&rnd=Wide_600_337&format=webp&quality=67 600w, /media/1eogzavv/selfie-of-a-group-of-people.jpg?center=0.64438377892814469%2c0.5309039036669615&mode=crop&width=400&height=225&rnd=Wide_400_225&format=webp&quality=67 400w, /media/1eogzavv/selfie-of-a-group-of-people.jpg?center=0.64438377892814469%2c0.5309039036669615&mode=crop&width=300&height=168&rnd=Wide_300_168&format=webp&quality=67 300w" sizes="(min-width: 30rem) 30rem, 100vw"> <source srcset="/media/1eogzavv/selfie-of-a-group-of-people.jpg?center=0.64438377892814469%2c0.5309039036669615&mode=crop&width=700&height=393&rnd=Wide_700_393&quality=75 700w, /media/1eogzavv/selfie-of-a-group-of-people.jpg?center=0.64438377892814469%2c0.5309039036669615&mode=crop&width=600&height=337&rnd=Wide_600_337&quality=75 600w, /media/1eogzavv/selfie-of-a-group-of-people.jpg?center=0.64438377892814469%2c0.5309039036669615&mode=crop&width=400&height=225&rnd=Wide_400_225&quality=75 400w, /media/1eogzavv/selfie-of-a-group-of-people.jpg?center=0.64438377892814469%2c0.5309039036669615&mode=crop&width=300&height=168&rnd=Wide_300_168&quality=75 300w" sizes="(min-width: 30rem) 30rem, 100vw"> <img src="/media/1eogzavv/selfie-of-a-group-of-people.jpg?center=0.64438377892814469%2c0.5309039036669615&mode=crop&width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133576742038530000&quality=55" alt="A selfie of a group of young people." loading="lazy" width="1920" height="1080" /> </picture> </div> <div class="c-CardLink__head"> <h3 class="c-CardLink__heading"> <a href="/young-person/coping-with-life/cultural-identity-and-mental-health/" class="c-CardLink__link"> Cultural identity and mental health </a> </h3> </div> <div class="c-CardLink__container"> <div class="rte flow-1">What is cultural identity and how can it affect our mental health? Find out more, including how to look after yourself while navigating pressures or expectations from a culture or community you belong to.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div class="c-CardLink flow-1" data-layout="CardLink / ContentCard"> <div class="c-CardImg"> <picture class="c-CardImg__image"> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/media/eobc2vkz/person-in-a-wheelchair-laughing-with-person-on-a-bench-max-visibility.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=700&height=393&rnd=Wide_700_393&format=webp&quality=67 700w, /media/eobc2vkz/person-in-a-wheelchair-laughing-with-person-on-a-bench-max-visibility.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=600&height=337&rnd=Wide_600_337&format=webp&quality=67 600w, /media/eobc2vkz/person-in-a-wheelchair-laughing-with-person-on-a-bench-max-visibility.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=400&height=225&rnd=Wide_400_225&format=webp&quality=67 400w, /media/eobc2vkz/person-in-a-wheelchair-laughing-with-person-on-a-bench-max-visibility.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=300&height=168&rnd=Wide_300_168&format=webp&quality=67 300w" sizes="(min-width: 30rem) 30rem, 100vw"> <source srcset="/media/eobc2vkz/person-in-a-wheelchair-laughing-with-person-on-a-bench-max-visibility.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=700&height=393&rnd=Wide_700_393&quality=75 700w, /media/eobc2vkz/person-in-a-wheelchair-laughing-with-person-on-a-bench-max-visibility.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=600&height=337&rnd=Wide_600_337&quality=75 600w, /media/eobc2vkz/person-in-a-wheelchair-laughing-with-person-on-a-bench-max-visibility.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=400&height=225&rnd=Wide_400_225&quality=75 400w, /media/eobc2vkz/person-in-a-wheelchair-laughing-with-person-on-a-bench-max-visibility.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=300&height=168&rnd=Wide_300_168&quality=75 300w" sizes="(min-width: 30rem) 30rem, 100vw"> <img src="/media/eobc2vkz/person-in-a-wheelchair-laughing-with-person-on-a-bench-max-visibility.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133560187355870000&quality=55" alt="A young Black woman in a wheelchair and an older Black woman sitting on a bench in the park. They are laughing together." loading="lazy" width="1920" height="1080" /> </picture> </div> <div class="c-CardLink__head"> <h3 class="c-CardLink__heading"> <a href="/young-person/coping-with-life/disability-and-mental-health/" class="c-CardLink__link"> Disability and mental health </a> </h3> </div> <div class="c-CardLink__container"> <div class="rte flow-1">Disability and mental health intersect in various different ways. Find out more and read tips for looking after your mental health created by and for Disabled young people.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div class="c-CardLink flow-1" data-layout="CardLink / ContentCard"> <div class="c-CardImg"> <picture class="c-CardImg__image"> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/media/tj2f0yc5/two-young-people-sitting-in-the-grass-together.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=700&height=393&rnd=Wide_700_393&format=webp&quality=67 700w, /media/tj2f0yc5/two-young-people-sitting-in-the-grass-together.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=600&height=337&rnd=Wide_600_337&format=webp&quality=67 600w, /media/tj2f0yc5/two-young-people-sitting-in-the-grass-together.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=400&height=225&rnd=Wide_400_225&format=webp&quality=67 400w, /media/tj2f0yc5/two-young-people-sitting-in-the-grass-together.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=300&height=168&rnd=Wide_300_168&format=webp&quality=67 300w" sizes="(min-width: 30rem) 30rem, 100vw"> <source srcset="/media/tj2f0yc5/two-young-people-sitting-in-the-grass-together.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=700&height=393&rnd=Wide_700_393&quality=75 700w, /media/tj2f0yc5/two-young-people-sitting-in-the-grass-together.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=600&height=337&rnd=Wide_600_337&quality=75 600w, /media/tj2f0yc5/two-young-people-sitting-in-the-grass-together.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=400&height=225&rnd=Wide_400_225&quality=75 400w, /media/tj2f0yc5/two-young-people-sitting-in-the-grass-together.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=300&height=168&rnd=Wide_300_168&quality=75 300w" sizes="(min-width: 30rem) 30rem, 100vw"> <img src="/media/tj2f0yc5/two-young-people-sitting-in-the-grass-together.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133577418634070000&quality=55" alt="Two young people sitting in the grass together." loading="lazy" width="1920" height="1080" /> </picture> </div> <div class="c-CardLink__head"> <h3 class="c-CardLink__heading"> <a href="/young-person/coping-with-life/drugs-and-alcohol/" class="c-CardLink__link"> Drugs and alcohol </a> </h3> </div> <div class="c-CardLink__container"> <div class="rte flow-1">Read our guide for the facts on drugs and alcohol, how they can affect your mental health, and advice on what to do if you need support.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div class="c-CardLink flow-1" data-layout="CardLink / ContentCard"> <div class="c-CardImg"> <picture class="c-CardImg__image"> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/media/ncketmjo/young-people-problems-at-school.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=700&height=393&rnd=Wide_700_393&format=webp&quality=67 700w, /media/ncketmjo/young-people-problems-at-school.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=600&height=337&rnd=Wide_600_337&format=webp&quality=67 600w, /media/ncketmjo/young-people-problems-at-school.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=400&height=225&rnd=Wide_400_225&format=webp&quality=67 400w, /media/ncketmjo/young-people-problems-at-school.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=300&height=168&rnd=Wide_300_168&format=webp&quality=67 300w" sizes="(min-width: 30rem) 30rem, 100vw"> <source srcset="/media/ncketmjo/young-people-problems-at-school.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=700&height=393&rnd=Wide_700_393&quality=75 700w, /media/ncketmjo/young-people-problems-at-school.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=600&height=337&rnd=Wide_600_337&quality=75 600w, /media/ncketmjo/young-people-problems-at-school.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=400&height=225&rnd=Wide_400_225&quality=75 400w, /media/ncketmjo/young-people-problems-at-school.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=300&height=168&rnd=Wide_300_168&quality=75 300w" sizes="(min-width: 30rem) 30rem, 100vw"> <img src="/media/ncketmjo/young-people-problems-at-school.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133136706081330000&quality=55" alt="A group of young people at a school desk talking to each other with a world map on background." loading="lazy" width="1920" height="1080" /> </picture> </div> <div class="c-CardLink__head"> <h3 class="c-CardLink__heading"> <a href="/young-person/coping-with-life/exam-stress/" class="c-CardLink__link"> Exam stress </a> </h3> </div> <div class="c-CardLink__container"> <div class="rte flow-1">Pressure to do well in exams can be overwhelming and affect your mental health. Here's our advice if it's all getting a bit too much.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div class="c-CardLink flow-1" data-layout="CardLink / ContentCard"> <div class="c-CardImg"> <picture class="c-CardImg__image"> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/media/lpsdpbhm/parent-reassuring-a-young-person.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=700&height=393&rnd=Wide_700_393&format=webp&quality=67 700w, /media/lpsdpbhm/parent-reassuring-a-young-person.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=600&height=337&rnd=Wide_600_337&format=webp&quality=67 600w, /media/lpsdpbhm/parent-reassuring-a-young-person.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=400&height=225&rnd=Wide_400_225&format=webp&quality=67 400w, /media/lpsdpbhm/parent-reassuring-a-young-person.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=300&height=168&rnd=Wide_300_168&format=webp&quality=67 300w" sizes="(min-width: 30rem) 30rem, 100vw"> <source srcset="/media/lpsdpbhm/parent-reassuring-a-young-person.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=700&height=393&rnd=Wide_700_393&quality=75 700w, /media/lpsdpbhm/parent-reassuring-a-young-person.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=600&height=337&rnd=Wide_600_337&quality=75 600w, /media/lpsdpbhm/parent-reassuring-a-young-person.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=400&height=225&rnd=Wide_400_225&quality=75 400w, /media/lpsdpbhm/parent-reassuring-a-young-person.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=300&height=168&rnd=Wide_300_168&quality=75 300w" sizes="(min-width: 30rem) 30rem, 100vw"> <img src="/media/lpsdpbhm/parent-reassuring-a-young-person.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133577419204870000&quality=55" alt="Parent sits with their arm around their child to reassure them." loading="lazy" width="1920" height="1080" /> </picture> </div> <div class="c-CardLink__head"> <h3 class="c-CardLink__heading"> <a href="/young-person/coping-with-life/family/" class="c-CardLink__link"> Struggling with family </a> </h3> </div> <div class="c-CardLink__container"> <div class="rte flow-1">Family can be a huge support for your mental health but sometimes, things between you and your family may not always be easy. If you're struggling with your family, take a look at our advice.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div class="c-CardLink flow-1" data-layout="CardLink / ContentCard"> <div class="c-CardImg"> <picture class="c-CardImg__image"> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/media/o5tndsv0/two-people-listening-to-music-together-with-headphones-in-the-park.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=700&height=393&rnd=Wide_700_393&format=webp&quality=67 700w, /media/o5tndsv0/two-people-listening-to-music-together-with-headphones-in-the-park.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=600&height=337&rnd=Wide_600_337&format=webp&quality=67 600w, /media/o5tndsv0/two-people-listening-to-music-together-with-headphones-in-the-park.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=400&height=225&rnd=Wide_400_225&format=webp&quality=67 400w, /media/o5tndsv0/two-people-listening-to-music-together-with-headphones-in-the-park.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=300&height=168&rnd=Wide_300_168&format=webp&quality=67 300w" sizes="(min-width: 30rem) 30rem, 100vw"> <source srcset="/media/o5tndsv0/two-people-listening-to-music-together-with-headphones-in-the-park.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=700&height=393&rnd=Wide_700_393&quality=75 700w, /media/o5tndsv0/two-people-listening-to-music-together-with-headphones-in-the-park.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=600&height=337&rnd=Wide_600_337&quality=75 600w, /media/o5tndsv0/two-people-listening-to-music-together-with-headphones-in-the-park.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=400&height=225&rnd=Wide_400_225&quality=75 400w, /media/o5tndsv0/two-people-listening-to-music-together-with-headphones-in-the-park.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=300&height=168&rnd=Wide_300_168&quality=75 300w" sizes="(min-width: 30rem) 30rem, 100vw"> <img src="/media/o5tndsv0/two-people-listening-to-music-together-with-headphones-in-the-park.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133560195368000000&quality=55" alt="A Black young woman listening to music through headphones with a Black young man in the park." loading="lazy" width="1920" height="1080" /> </picture> </div> <div class="c-CardLink__head"> <h3 class="c-CardLink__heading"> <a href="/young-person/coping-with-life/friends/" class="c-CardLink__link"> Friendships </a> </h3> </div> <div class="c-CardLink__container"> <div class="rte flow-1">Friends can be a big help for your mental health, but sometimes things change. If you're not getting along with friends right now, you've had a fallout, or you just feel uncomfortable in your group, our tips and advice can help you through it.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div class="c-CardLink flow-1" data-layout="CardLink / ContentCard"> <div class="c-CardImg"> <picture class="c-CardImg__image"> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/media/dcojcefe/two-boys-looking-at-a-phone.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=700&height=393&rnd=Wide_700_393&format=webp&quality=67 700w, /media/dcojcefe/two-boys-looking-at-a-phone.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=600&height=337&rnd=Wide_600_337&format=webp&quality=67 600w, /media/dcojcefe/two-boys-looking-at-a-phone.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=400&height=225&rnd=Wide_400_225&format=webp&quality=67 400w, /media/dcojcefe/two-boys-looking-at-a-phone.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=300&height=168&rnd=Wide_300_168&format=webp&quality=67 300w" sizes="(min-width: 30rem) 30rem, 100vw"> <source srcset="/media/dcojcefe/two-boys-looking-at-a-phone.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=700&height=393&rnd=Wide_700_393&quality=75 700w, /media/dcojcefe/two-boys-looking-at-a-phone.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=600&height=337&rnd=Wide_600_337&quality=75 600w, /media/dcojcefe/two-boys-looking-at-a-phone.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=400&height=225&rnd=Wide_400_225&quality=75 400w, /media/dcojcefe/two-boys-looking-at-a-phone.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=300&height=168&rnd=Wide_300_168&quality=75 300w" sizes="(min-width: 30rem) 30rem, 100vw"> <img src="/media/dcojcefe/two-boys-looking-at-a-phone.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133577339491630000&quality=55" alt="Two boys looking at a phone and smiling in the park." loading="lazy" width="1920" height="1080" /> </picture> </div> <div class="c-CardLink__head"> <h3 class="c-CardLink__heading"> <a href="/young-person/coping-with-life/gaming-and-mental-health/" class="c-CardLink__link"> Gaming and mental health </a> </h3> </div> <div class="c-CardLink__container"> <div class="rte flow-1">Gaming can be a great way to relax and hang out with friends. But sometimes, gaming can get in the way of things like studying or sleep. Our tips can help to keep your gaming positive and balanced.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div class="c-CardLink flow-1" data-layout="CardLink / ContentCard"> <div class="c-CardImg"> <picture class="c-CardImg__image"> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/media/pgipprkx/boy-smiling-at-friend-in-park.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=700&height=393&rnd=Wide_700_393&format=webp&quality=67 700w, /media/pgipprkx/boy-smiling-at-friend-in-park.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=600&height=337&rnd=Wide_600_337&format=webp&quality=67 600w, /media/pgipprkx/boy-smiling-at-friend-in-park.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=400&height=225&rnd=Wide_400_225&format=webp&quality=67 400w, /media/pgipprkx/boy-smiling-at-friend-in-park.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=300&height=168&rnd=Wide_300_168&format=webp&quality=67 300w" sizes="(min-width: 30rem) 30rem, 100vw"> <source srcset="/media/pgipprkx/boy-smiling-at-friend-in-park.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=700&height=393&rnd=Wide_700_393&quality=75 700w, /media/pgipprkx/boy-smiling-at-friend-in-park.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=600&height=337&rnd=Wide_600_337&quality=75 600w, /media/pgipprkx/boy-smiling-at-friend-in-park.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=400&height=225&rnd=Wide_400_225&quality=75 400w, /media/pgipprkx/boy-smiling-at-friend-in-park.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=300&height=168&rnd=Wide_300_168&quality=75 300w" sizes="(min-width: 30rem) 30rem, 100vw"> <img src="/media/pgipprkx/boy-smiling-at-friend-in-park.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133577340809600000&quality=55" alt="A boy smiling at his friend in the park." loading="lazy" width="1920" height="1080" /> </picture> </div> <div class="c-CardLink__head"> <h3 class="c-CardLink__heading"> <a href="/young-person/coping-with-life/gender-and-mental-health/" class="c-CardLink__link"> Gender and mental health </a> </h3> </div> <div class="c-CardLink__container"> <div class="rte flow-1">Your experiences with your gender may affect your mental health. 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