What people call home and their family can be very different. They are made up of different people, with varying needs, ideas, characters and ways in which they behave. This can make family something very special but equally very complicated and difficult. It can be normal for families not to get along sometimes. Every family has problems even if they are happy and don't usually argue.

Problems at home can appear in different ways. For some it can be arguments, separation or money problems, and at other times it can be abuse (sexual, emotional or physical), drugs or alcohol. If things at home are getting too much for you and you feel scared, worried or unsafe, you can get help and advice online (Childline). You can also speak to your teacher, GP, School Nurse or local social services on 0800 131 3126.

  • Young Minds - Friends and Family is the UK's leading charity committed to improving the emotional well-being and mental health of children and young people.
  • Childline - Friends, Relationships & Sex is a counselling service for children and young people up to their 19th birthday in the UK provided by the NSPCC
  • Rethink Mental Illness offers help & support for people affected by mental illness.
  • Samaritans is a registered charity aimed at providing emotional support to anyone in emotional distress or struggling to cope.
  • Care for the Family is a national charity which aims to promote strong family life & help those who face family difficulties.
  • Support Line offers confidential emotional telephone support in the UK for men, women, children and young adults.
  • MindMate​ helps young people understand the way they are feeling and find the right advice and support.
  • Kooth is an online counselling and emotional well-being platform for children and young people, accessible through mobile, tablet and desktop and free at the point of use.

  • Combined Minds is an app developed to help families and friends support young people with their mental health.
  • Cove allows you to create music to reflect emotions like joy, sadness and anger to help express how you feel.
  • MeeTwo is a free fully moderated app for young people, which provides peer support, expert help, inbuilt educational and creative resources.
  • Check In helps take the fear out of having a conversation with a friend who might be struggling.
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