
ALT Text reads 'Words to reassure your child if they are having a difficult time right now'. Underneath text reads: 'You are not alone, I am here for you' 'Thank you for being so open with me' 'I love you, nothing can ever change that' 'We’re going to get through this together' 'What can I do to support you right now?'

ALT Text reads 'Things to remember if you're struggling to cope right now' '1. Feeling like this is more common than you think. Life can be really tough at times and it can make you feel down and unable to cope. This can be really worrying, but it’s normal. We all feel low at points in our lives.' '2. You never have to deal with anything alone. There's always someone who cares ready to help support you. National, local, and online crisis services can be found at stayalive.app' '3. Your thoughts and feelings can change. When we are struggling to cope, our mind closes down on creativity and our problem-solving skills become much more limited. But, talking can help bring things into perspective.'

ALT 'Support is available this festive period'. 'Call Samaritans 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.co.uk 24/7', 'Text "Shout" to 85258 available 24/7', 'Call The Silver Line 0800 470 8090 available 24/7', 'Call Papyrus 0800 068 41 41, or text 07860 039967, available 24/7', 'Call Switchboard LGBT+ Helpline 0800 0119 100, available 10am - 10pm everyday', 'Call CALM 0800 58 58 58, available 5pm-midnight everyday'

ALT Text reads 'Are you worried someone might be thinking about suicide?' 'Be alert: Not everyone who thinks about suicide will tell someone, but there may be warning signs.' 'Be honest: Tell the person why you’re worried about them, and ask about suicide. Tell them you want to know how they really are, and that it’s OK to talk about suicide.' 'Listen: Just listening is one of the most helpful things you can do. Try not to judge or give advice.' 'Get them help: It’s OK if you don’t know how; our free Stay Alive app can get you started - www.stayalive.app' 'Take care of yourself: You may find it helpful to discuss your feelings with another friend, or a confidential service.'



















