As well as a wide range of information and advice, there are also other tools and resources that you might find useful to help with your anxiety or other mental health issues.

The NHS has a library of resources that they recommend, most of which are free to use. These include breathing techniques to help you relax more, worry less and feel better, help to manage negative thoughts and look at problems differently and safe and secure access to forums or support.

Think Ninja is also a useful app for children and young people. Think Ninja is a free app available to all young people aged 10-18 who love on the Isle of Wight. Based on principles of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), the app helps young people to notice and change their thinking styles so they can maintain positive mental health and emotional wellbeing. Think Ninja can be downloaded for free from the App Store for all Android and Apple IOS smartphones and tablets.

The Mix, which offers essential support for young people under 25 also has a useful tools section on their website.

Other useful apps as well as those on the NHS library, include Headspace.

If you’re struggling with the effect social media is having on your life then Young Minds have some useful social media tips on their website.

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There are also lots of different tools and links to interactive games on the Action for Children website.

Isle of Wight Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) have recently set up a CAMHS Facebook page which has lots of helpful resources and ideas. The CAMHS national website also has a wide range of resources for young people and carers including downloadable materials, books, website links, videos, and apps. Click here for more details.

You might also find it helpful to read about other people’s stories or blogs about how they are coping with their mental health problems.

Or you might prefer to watch a video talking about how to cope with different mental health issues from social anxiety to depression, Childline have a toolbox section on their website with useful videos you can watch.

MindEd is a free educational resource on children and young people's mental health for all adults.