World Mental Heath Day 2025
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Friday, 10 October 2025 - 6 minutes
In this podcast: Ela, Lizzie, Brad, Tyler and Charlie discuss the real causes behind mental health challenges, how they maintain good mental wellbeing and where to find support when things get tough
Mind
Mind offers lots of help and information for anyone struggling with their mental health.
They can support you with:
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Crisis and emergency help
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Advice about your rights and the law
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Resources on many mental health topics
👉 Visit the Mind website to learn more and get support.
Samaritans
Whatever you’re going through, Samaritans are here to listen — anytime, day or night.
They’re open 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
📞 Call free on 116 123
👉 Find out more about their services on the Samaritans website.
CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably)
CALM is a charity taking a stand against suicide.
You can talk to them about anything — no matter how big or small.
📞 Call: 0800 58 58 58
💬 Chat: Message them on WhatsApp or webchat
🕔 Open from 5pm to midnight, every day, and it’s free.
👉 Learn more on the CALM website.
Shout 85258
If you need someone to talk to right now, you can text SHOUT to 85258 for free, confidential support — 24/7.
Shout volunteers can help with things like:
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Anxiety or stress
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Bullying
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Depression or feeling sad
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Loneliness
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Panic attacks
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Self-harm
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Suicidal thoughts
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Abuse or trauma
👉 Find more info on the Shout website.
Childline
Childline is just for people under 18.
You can talk to them about anything that’s worrying you — big or small.
📞 Call: 0800 1111 (free, open 24/7)
💬 Chat online 1-to-1 with a counsellor on the Childline website.
YoungMinds
YoungMinds supports young people up to age 25 with their mental health.
They offer advice, information, and ways to get help when you’re struggling.
👉 Visit the YoungMinds website to learn more.
The Mix
The Mix gives free, confidential support and counselling for anyone under 25.
They can help with mental health, relationships, money worries, and more.
👉 Visit The Mix website to find out what they offer.
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