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Schools, youth groups, organisations and individuals across the UK are taking part. Expressing yourself is about finding ways to share feelings, thoughts, or ideas, through creativity. This could be through art, music, writing and poetry, dance and drama, photography and film, and doing activities that make you feel good.
It’s important to remember that being able to express yourself is not about being the best at something or putting on a performance for others. It is about finding a way to show who you are, and how you see the world, that can help you feel good about yourself.
For more details about Children’s Mental Health week visit Children’s Mental Health Week.
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust’s Healthy Family Teams operate services to support young people.
This is a school nursing text service for young people.
Young people aged 11-19 can receive confidential advice on a wide range of issues such as bullying, emotional health and wellbeing, sexual health as well as illnesses. The service will allow young people in the area to send messages to a dedicated number which will be delivered to a secure website. Once there, texts will be responded to by the Healthy Family Team within one working day.
During these unsettling times, as a young person, you may be worried about your health and wellbeing and be unsure about how to get the help you need. The ChatHealth text service is an easy way for young people to confidentially ask for help about a range of issues. You can also find out how to access other local services including emotional support or sexual health services. The texting service, available to young people across all of Nottinghamshire, aims to offer a relevant, accessible method of contact and a flexible way to provide support.
The ChatHealth number to text is: 07507 329952
Its available Monday to Friday between 9am–4.30pm excluding bank holidays. During out–of–hours, anyone who texts the service will receive an automated message with advice on where to get help if their question is urgent.
