Kooth is a support service for 10 to 18-year-olds that you can access on any device that connects to the internet.
There are lots of features you can use for advice and support including:
The team at Kooth are there to provide free, safe and anonymous online support and counselling. The team is made up of online counsellors and emotional wellbeing practitioners who can be at the end of the phone when you need it. The site is open every day, 24 hours a day; counselling sessions are available from 12 noon until 10pm on weekdays and from 6pm to 10pm on weekends.
Wednesday, September 4 - When health issues impact on wellbeing š§āāļø
In this forum we will be talking about how our physical health can impact on emotional wellbeing. Come along and join the conversation!
Friday, September 13 - Overcoming anxiety in new settings š
Many of us feel anxious in new settings, and while this is common, it can feel distressing at first. We will be talking about what's going on inside the body and exploring ways you cope
Monday, September 16 - Identity: What makes you who you are?
A forum where we will be talking about identity and exploring what makes us who we are.
Wednesday, September 25 - Social Takeover: Favourite subjects!Ā šØ
Come along to our social takeover where we will be talking about our favourite school subjects and what they mean for us and our future.
Each live forum takes place between 7:30pm and 9pm. They will go live on the discussion board section of the site within that time!Ā
By young people, for young people
Would you like to share your experiences of this topic with other young people?
This could be some written text, a blog post, a short voice or video recording or even an animation!
Young people using the platform can choose from a range of support servicesĀ including: