The websites below provide lots of information on issues such as anxiety, drug abuse, self-harm and depression. Each site brings together in-depth expertise in a specific area and lets you connect with professional carers and counsellors.
Boys in Mind (BiM)
BiM is charitable alliance of health and education professionals working in partnership with children and young people to empower them, particularly boys and young men, to talk about their emotions and express their vulnerability in a safe and healthy manner. Visit their website for films, blogs and podcasts.
CALM
Standing for Campaign Against Living Miserably, CALM’s mission is to help people to end their misery not their lives. They provide services, information and advice to help anyone struggling with life.
Circle Scotland
Circle engages with families who face exclusion due to social injustice, poverty and health inequalities.
Cruse Bereavement
Cruse Bereavement Care Scotland (CBCS) exists to promote the well-being of bereaved people in Scotland.
Daylight
Digital therapy in the form of a mobile app is now available for people in Forth Valley who are experiencing symptoms of worry and anxiety.
Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs
The charity works with anyone 16+ throughout Forth Valley, and nationally, who is concerned about someone else's alcohol or drug use. Both one-to-one and group support is available.
Students Against Depression
Information and resources validated by health professionals alongside tips and advice from students who have experienced it themselves.
Student Space
Run by Student Minds, Student Space provides a range of trusted information, services and tools to help you with the uncertainty of life.
Mind – student mental health hub
The Mind student mental health hub is a resource to inform and support all students. Filled with tips, tools and information on how to cope with the challenges of student life.
Victim Support
An independent charity, they provide support and information to people affected by crime and campaign for victim and witness rights. Regardless of whether a crime has been reported or when it happened, there services are free, confidential and tailored to individuals’ needs.