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One in four of us will experience a serious problem with our mental wellbeing at some point in our lives. This means it is highly unlikely that any of us will make it through life without having a mental health problem or being close to someone who does.

Emotional-wellbeing has been described as ‘a holistic, subjective state which is present when a range of feelings, among them energy, confidence, openness, enjoyment, happiness, calm and caring are combined and balanced

Generally speaking an emotionally healthy young person has the ability to
-develop psychologically, emotionally, socially, creatively and spiritually, to become interdependent.
-use and enjoy solitude
-dependence
-Initiate, develop and sustain mutually satisfying relationships
-Become aware of others and empathise with them
-Play and learn
-Recognise and manage strong feelings including frustration and anger
-Develop resilience, face and resolve problems and setbacks; and learn from them.

Mental health is essentially about emotional well-being. The terms emotional health, emotional well-being and mental health tend to be used interchangeably. We all have mental health, and this can change - sometimes we may have good mental health and other times our mental health may be poor.

Mental health can affect how people think and feel about themselves, others and how they deal with different events. Mental health also has a strong impact on people’s physical health because the way that we think and feel has a large influence on our physical health.

There are ten key things that you can do to ensure that you keep your mind as healthy possible¹
-Talk about your feelings
-Keep active
-Eat well
-Limit your alcohol
-Spend time with your friends and family
-Ask for help
-Take a break
-Do something you are good at
-Be yourself
-Care for others

Click on the links above for more information on some of the common forms of mental health problems

¹ The Mental Health Foundation

Organisations

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  Childline

  Free and confidential 24-hour helpline for young people to call and talk to experienced counsellors about any problem. Tel. 0800 1111

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  Samaritans

  Free and confidential advice and support. Tel. 08457 909090

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  Papyrus

  is a UK charity for those dealing with suicide, depression or emotional distress. There is a free helpline offering practical advice on suicide prevention 0800 0684141

  www.papyrus-uk.org/

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  MEIC

  Information, advice and support for your life. Free. Confidential. For you / Gwybodaeth, cyngor a chefnogaeth i dy fywyd. Am ddim. Cyfrinachol. I ti.

  www.meiccymru.org/

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  Youth Access

  For your nearest young people’s confidential counselling service 020 8772 9900

  www.youthaccess.org.uk

• Community Advice and Listening Line

  s the free mental health telephone helpline for Wales 0800 132 737 (Mon-Friday 7am – 11pm, Sat – Sun, noon – midnight) or you can text ‘help’ to 81066

  www.callhelpline.org.uk/

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  Young Minds

  is a national charity committed to improving the mental health of young people

  www.youngminds.org.uk

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  BBC Mental Health

  provides a comprehensive guide to mental health issues and treatments 

  www.bbc.co.uk/health/conditions/mental_health

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  Mind Cymru

  provides a range of information, can link you with support in your area and has an information line 0845 7660163 (local rate) 9.15am - 5.15pm Mon - Fri

  www.mind.org.uk

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  The Site

  For general information about mental health issues and concerns

  www.thesite.org/healthandwellbeing/mentalhealth