Most people experience a few ‘ups’ and ‘downs’ in their lives like feeling happy, feeling sad and miserable. You might be worried because
- you’ve got exams coming up
- about getting a job
- about going to college.
These can all make you feel down; as can
- falling out with your friends or family
- finishing a relationship.
You might feel stressed or depressed; it’s quite common, and usually the feelings will come and go. Sometimes though you might not be able to shake off your feelings so you should talk to someone you feel that you can trust – friends, parents, your Personal Adviser or your GP as you might have a medical condition that needs some treatment.
There is also support offered by the Samaritans or on their helpline - 08457 90 90 90
You could try Mind or phone them on 0845 766 0163. The local branch of Mind is at
Mind in Manchester
The Progress Centre
Charlton Place
Ardwick Green
Manchester M12 6SF
0161 272 8205
Other help and advice is available from YoungMinds or Re-think
You can use the library in your Connexions Centre too as it has information for you to read or take away. You could also go to Web Linx for more useful websites.