Health and well being 2011

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Health and well being Health www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk – NHS Direct online health advise. www.studenthealth.co.uk – good health advice for students, written by doctors. www.travelhealth.co.uk – health advice for travelling abroad. Sexual health www.brook.org.uk – Brook – free advice on sexual health and contraception www.fpa.org.uk – Family Planning Association - information, advice and support on all aspects of sexual health, sex and relationships and emergency contraceptives http://www.outrite.org – Cheshire gay, lesbian and bisexual charity giving support, information & advice. Alcohol and drugs www.talktofrank.com – national drugs helpline Drinkline Helpline: 0800 917 8282 Subject of violence www.victimsupport.org - Victim supportline 0845 3030 900 www.rapecrisis.org.uk - provides a range of specialist services for women and girls that have been raped or experienced another form of sexual violence Good mental health www.kooth.com - get help, advice & support with anything that’s causing you stress, hardship or embarrassment www.visyon.org.uk - Cheshire charity, based in Congleton, dedicated to improving the health, in particular the mental health, of young people. www.childline.org - counselling service for children and young people. www.youngminds.org.uk - promotes the emotional wellbeing and mental health of young people. www.samaritans.org.uk – helpline number 08457 909090 http://www.lifesigns.org.uk - Self-injury guidance and network support. Stress management www.supportline.org.uk Helpline no 01708 765200 emotional support & info on exam stress http://www.studygs.net/stress.htm - useful exercises and information on a range of issues including stress. www.lessons4living.com – stress tests, relaxation techniques www.bbc.co.uk/health/conditions/mental_health/emotion_stress.shtml - general info www.stressandanxietyinteenagers.com – NHS site with games theme. www.cmhc.utexas.edu –Texas University website with good stress relief techniques. Revision tips www.s-cool.co.uk/articles/education/revision-tips www.thestudentroom.co.uk/wiki/A-Level_RevisionTips www.revisionworld.co.uk/exam-tips-and-advice/exam-preparation-strategies


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