Emotional health and wellbeing - resources
We are committed to improving children and young people's mental and emotional health and wellbeing in Salford. We know that issues such as anxiety, low mood, depression, conduct and eating disorders, and family breakdown, separation and loss can impact significantly on their happiness and future life chances. This is an important element of the Salford Thrive Partnership work.
We aim to keep the resource section regularly updated to ensure that anyone who works or volunteers with children and young people have access to up to date and relevant information.
If you have any questions or comments please contact: [email protected]
The following information has been put together to support emotional health and wellbeing of children and young people, the latest versions are now available in the downloadable documents at the bottom of the page.
Useful websites & resources: overview of websites, helpline and resources specifically for children and young people covering a range of issues, such as bullying, self-harm, anxiety.
Online training: MindEd offers free, completely open access, online education in over 300 topics. The e-learning is applicable to a wide range of learners across the health, social care, education, criminal justice and community settings.
Soluna (previosuly Kooth)
Free online counselling now available for children and young people
About Soluna:
● Soluna is delivered by Kooth, a trusted NHS and local council partner, providing digital mental health support since 2001.
● Soluna is free for young people in commissioned UK areas, typically serving those aged between 10 and 26. Because our service is funded by local NHS services, councils, and organisations, specific age bands and availability depend on where young people live.
● No formal referral is needed; young people can access support directly via the web or mobile app.
● The app is rated 13+ on app stores due to standard health platform classification rules. Children aged 10–12 can access the full service directly via any web browser.
Soluna by Kooth is the next chapter of the safe mental health support Kooth has provided to young people for over 25 years. Available as an app or through any web browser, the free service gives children and young people a safe space to manage their mental health and wellbeing.
Provided in partnership with the NHS and local councils, Soluna retains the same clinical model, safeguarding standards, governance and professional support, but with a new look and feel. It offers BACP-accredited one-to-one text chats with qualified practitioners, evidence-based self-help tools and pre-moderated peer communities. No referral is required, and there are no waiting lists.
For more information, go to http://solunabykooth.com/
Access Soluna via web browser here Intro - Soluna
Young people and self-harm
Information and advice for young people and their parents and carers
Levels of self-harm continues to rise amongst our young people and though a taboo subject for many, which adds to stigma and feelings of shame, we need to understand and talk about it more if we are going to find a way to support those affected, provide support at the earliest opportunity and reduce the incidence of self-harm.
The difficulty of understanding why someone may hurt themselves and fear of making things worse can stop us engaging with this difficult issue at all.
NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care has produced information resources for young people and their parents and carers which explain why people may self-harm, how to talk about it and strategies to help young people manage their emotions before they reach a crisis, while highlighting sources of help.
Help is available and no young person should ever suffer alone.
Young Minds
The Young Minds website has specific pages for professionals who work or volunteer with children and young people. The site has information covering mental health and behaviour concerns, symptoms, possible causes and what you can do to help. there is also a range of booklets and leaflets that can be downloaded for free.
Greater Manchester Health & Social Care Partnership
The partnership works across Greater Manchester to improve the mental health and wellbeing of individuals and their families, supported by resilient communities, inclusive employers and services that maximise independence and choice.
The partnership website provides information about the Greater Manchester mental health programme of work, a range of resources including training materials, guides and films and links to partner organisations.
Access the website: Greater Manchester Health & Social Care Partnership
Downloadable documents
For Getting Advice and Signposting Training Greater Manchester I-Thrive have managed to record five localities and Salfords videos can be found on the You Tube channel here