Everyone has concerns and worries at some point in their life but if you're feeling overwhelmed, unhappy or struggling to cope then you need to be able to speak to a trusted adult.
This can be a parent, a school nurse, a youth worker or a mental health worker. You can also visit your GP or your school may have counselling services.
All these people will take your concerns seriously and keep them confidential if you wish.
If you don't feel you are ready to speak to someone face to face just yet, then you can find lots of information online. You can find lots of help, support and advice from the following places.
Derby and Derbyshire Emotional Health and Wellbeing
Derby and Derbyshire Emotional Health and Wellbeing website is the central signposting place for the whole of Derbyshire. Children, young people, their families and professionals can find support, information, helplines and training relating to mental health, wellbeing and suicide prevention.
Derbyshire Mental Health Support helpline
Derbyshire Mental Health Support helpline tel: 0800 028 0077. Mental health support line for Derbyshire people of all ages. Open 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
Childline
Childline is the UK's free helpline for children and young people. It provides a confidential counselling service for any child with a problem. To contact Childline you can chat online or call the free helpline, tel: 0800 1111.
Samaritans
Samaritansprovides non-judgmental emotional support for those experiencing feelings of distress, despair or suicidal thoughts. Tel: 116 123 free helpline (24 hours per day), or email jo@samaritans.org
Kooth
Kooth provides free, safe and anonymous mental health and emotional well-being online support for young people aged 11 to 25.
BEAT
BEAT offers information, help and support for anyone affected by eating disorders. Call their helpline, tel: 0808 801 0677, student line, tel: 0808 801 0811, youth line, tel: 0808 801 0711 or web chat.
Young Minds
Young Minds offers information, advice and support for young people affected by mental health. If you are a young person looking for help and support and need urgent help you can text YM to 85258 for free 24 hours per day, 7 days per week support.
If you are a parent worried about your child you can talk to an expert at the free parents helpline, tel: 0808 802 5544 or use the Young Minds contact form.
Papyrus
Papyrus provides confidential support and advice to young people under the age of 35 who are experiencing thoughts of suicide, and anyone worried about a young person at risk of suicide. email pat@papyrus-uk.org or call Hopeline UK on tel: 0800 068 41 41 or text: 07860 039967.
Self-harm UK
Self-harm UK offers information and support around self-harm including an online support group.
Bereavement
If you've suffered a bereavement or other traumatic event in your life, this can sometimes lead to depression or anxiety. Find out where to go for bereavement support.
Eating disorders
First Steps Derbyshire is Derbyshire's only eating disorders charity. The charity supports people all over Derbyshire and the surrounding areas who are affected by eating difficulties and disorders. This includes parents, partners and families.
Watch First Steps' short film about eating disorders and stigma.