Health and wellbeing

Looking after your health and wellbeing is vitally important. There are many things we can do to take care of ourselves, physically, emotionally, and mentally. 

It isn’t just about the times when we might be struggling with our mental or physical health. Making sure we look after ourselves on a day-to-day basis through good diet, exercise and mental wellbeing is also really important.

There are various organisations that can help you if you need health and wellbeing support. Below are a few of the organisations that can help you:

Support for healthy heads

Find local confidential support and tips and tools to help you feel more connected, improve your confidence, or deal with anxiety or low mood. Whether you are a school pulil, school leaver or a parent or carer of a young person, there is information and advice for you. 

Website: Wellbeing – The City of Edinburgh Council

ITHRIVE EDINBURGH

Your online space for mental health and wellbeing information in Edinburgh. They have information about local mental health and wellbeing services, promote positive mental health, and have resources to support self-help.
Website: https://ithriveedinburgh.org.uk 

BREATHING SPACE

A confidential phoneline for anyone in Scotland over the age of 16, feeling low, anxious or depressed.
Website: https://www.breathingspace.scot/ 

NHS INFORM

Advice on a wide range of topics, including dealing with low mood, anxiety, phobias, stress, and where you can get help.
Website: www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/mental-wellbeing 

AYE FEEL

Find information about how to look after your emotional wellbeing, support from organisations around Scotland and tips on how to promote a positive mindset.
Website: https://young.scot/campaigns/ayefeel 
Check out the #AyeFeel tag on social media for the latest updates.