Mental Health

  Here are some websites you might find useful. If you do not find the information you need, please contact Two-e, we will help you find what you are looking for.

If you have found the information you need, but would like to talk to someone about it in confidence, please contact us.

Ebony People's Association

Black Mental health organisation offering information, advice and support on all mental health issues. 

Telephone: 0208 803 2200 (Mon-Fri, 9.30am-3pm)

Email: ebony@aol.com

BritKid An interactive site game that deals seriously with the issues of race and racism in today's Britain.

Change our minds How to talk to people who may be stressed or depressed. Has tips on how to start difficult conversations, stress quiz, music and poster downloads, cartoon, facts and statistics about depression.

Child Line is the free, 24-hour helpline for children and young people in the UK. Children and young people can call our helpline on 0800 1111 about any problem, at any time - day or night. Children who are deaf or find using a regular phone difficult can try our textphone service on 0800 400 222. ChildLine's counsellors are there to help you find ways to sort things out.

Eating Disorders Association - How do you know if you have an eating disorder? Are you worried about a friend? Recovery, where to get help, school problems, message board...these are just some of the sections where you can find out more about eating problems.

FMH for Mental Health is aimed at young men (under 25). Gives information and advice on common emotional problems.

GOSH Kids - Information on health problems and life in hospital for young children, older children and young people. There are accounts by young people about their experiences, games and a problem page.

It's Not Your Fault - Website for children, young people and parents about divorce.

Life Bytes Designed for the 11-14 year old age group, this site gives information on smoking, alcohol and drugs, accidents, sex and relationships, sun safety, mental health, healthy eating and health problems. If you are over 14 try Mind, body and Soul.

Looking Forward The purpose of this website is to provide easily accessible, user-friendly facts, information and resources about the learning needs of young adults who experience mental health difficulties.

Mental Health Here you will find the latest news and events on mental health issues, as well as information on problems, treatments and strategies for living with mental distress.

PAPYRUS aims to prevent suicide in young people. Has information for friends, and young people thinking about suicide.

Muslim Youth Helpline (MYH) - Telephone and email advice for Muslim young people aged under 25.

Samaritans - Helpline advisors offer support for any sort of problem. If the Enfield line is not open, calls will be transferred to the national number.

Local Branch Tel: 0208 889 6888

National number: 08457 90 90 (24 hours a day)

Young Minds is the national charity committed to improving the mental health of all children and young people. Here you can find help and advice on any of the related issues, and read all about young people in your position.

Young People and Self-Harm provides information on a wide range of activities and initiatives that relate to young people and self-harm. Has a database of places that specifically help with self-harm, books and publications, and links to other websites.

@ease - An interactive site designed for young people to explore their feelings. Contains diaries of the @ease characters.

The Who Cares Trust - Support and advice for young people in the local community.