West Sussex Thriving in Education

Support and information for children and young people's mental health and emotional wellbeing

Low mood and depression

Feeling sad is a part of the normal human experience, however sometimes when their mood is having a negative impact on their lives, children and young people may seek advice or support to help them to think about strategies to improve their mood.

Getting advice
- Chat Health Service
- Childline
- Educational Psychology Service
- iRock Horsham
- Mind
- Move Mood app: Low mood strategies for young people aged 13+
- My Wellbeing Plan
- The Mix
- Thought-Full webinars
- Young Minds
- Young People's Shop Chichester
Getting help
Getting more help
Getting risk support
- Integrated Front Door
- Multi-agency mental health in education triage (MAMHET) - All West Sussex secondary schools have access to MAHMET
- My Safety Plan
- SPOA
- Sussex Mental Health Line (CYP)

Last updated:: 9 September 2024