Finding care
Mental-health support for young people and families
Find age-appropriate resources and qualified help for children and adolescents.
AI-assisted educational content · Updated 2026-10-06 · Not independently clinically reviewed
Use support designed for the age group
Children and adolescents have different developmental and safeguarding needs. Our interactive self-help guide is limited to adults. Families can use the linked specialist resources and seek a professional with relevant child or adolescent experience.
Make room for the young person's perspective
Listen without demanding a full explanation. Ask what would help them feel supported and who they feel safe speaking with. A parent, school counsellor, healthcare professional, or another safe adult may help navigate care.
When safety is a concern
If a young person is in immediate danger or has been harmed, seek emergency or safeguarding support. If home is not safe, involve an appropriate professional or another safe adult rather than insisting that they speak to the person causing harm. International resources have local eligibility limits.
Sources and further reading
Original explanations and practical prompts informed by these resources. Regional services and professional requirements vary.