Knowing what we can do to look after ourselves or where to go for advice can help us feel better and have better relationships with the people around us – both today and in the future. The Neurodevelopmental team have gathered together a set of resources to help with issues that can be faced by children and young people who are referred for a neurodevelopmental assessment.

Please note that these resources, apps and helplines are not part of the services provided by Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (unless otherwise stated).

  • We are not responsible for the external content mentioned on this site.
  • Always read an app’s Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy to see how your data may be used.

Anxiety

Anxiety is a natural human response to stressful situations and a very normal feeling.

However, it can be scary to feel anxious if we don’t know why we are feeling that way or it is lasting a long time.

Go to our page to find out more.

Bereavement (someone close to me has died)

Losing someone who is important to you is one of the life’s biggest challenges, no matter your age. This is known as ‘a bereavement’.

Have a look at our page on the Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health website for more info about how you may feel during these tough times.

Bullying

Bullying is when someone physically hurts or verbally abuses another person. It can include unwanted teasing, making people feel bad about themselves and deliberately leaving someone out.

Check out our page on bullying for more information and resources.

Education and school

Emotional wellbeing

Emotional wellbeing and mental health is a really big subject and can affect us all in different ways.

There are lots of general resources about every day emotional wellbeing that you might find useful.

Helping other young people

We know it can be difficult to know how to respond when someone opens up to you about their mental health. Check out our resource below for advice on how to respond.

LGBTQ+

Being LGBQT+ is of course not a mental health problem – but you may face some additional challenges that could affect how you feel.

Check out the LGBTQ+ specific resources below and our page on feeling different for more information.

Mindfulness

Mindfulness is all about choosing to pay attention to what is happening in the moment. It is a chance to take a break from your worries and help you feel more in control of your emotions.

Find out more about mindfulness in our self-help section.

Relationships and sexual health

Relationships can have a big impact on our lives and how we’re feeling.

Self-image / self-esteem

Self-esteem is how we think about ourselves. Find out more here.

Self harm

I need help now!

Suicidal thoughts

I need help now!

Talking to others

When you’re going through a tough time, connection with other people is really important, even if you don’t want to talk to them about what’s going on with you.

Try to keep talking, texting, listening and checking in with your friends and family.

Track your mood

It can be really useful to track how you are feeling over a period of time, as well as some of the things that might be causing you to feel different emotions.

Try this apps below to see if any of them suit you. You may prefer to write this down in a diary.