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Anxiety

Anxiety is a common and natural feeling that everybody experiences. If anxiety is significantly impacting your child's everyday life, then it is important to get help for them. 

Anxiety

Depression

Depression is a serious illness that can make it hard to do everyday activities. It is important to get help if you are concerned about your teen's depression. Depression can be treated effectively.

Depression

Bullying

Signs of bullying might include tummy aches, nightmares, your child not wanting to go to school and loss of confidence. Your child may lose contact with friends and seem isolated. 

Bullying

Helplines and online tools

Helplines & Mental Health Support Services

Online Tools To Support Mental Wellbeing

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