What other help is available to me?

Books:-

I Self Me
by Lynn Shaw
A book of 'self-talk' I have used myself to keep myself motivated and inspired. Only to be opened in the event of an inspirational emergency!

Websites:-

Win At Life does not endorse any of these sites, they are included for information. However, Lynn has personally viewed all of the sites and hopes that they can offer you any additional support that you need. If any of these sites are linked to others which you consider unsuitable for family viewing please let us know.

Alateen
http://www.al-anon.alateen.org/alateen.html
Alateen is for young people, aged twelve to twenty, who are affected by a problem drinker. Alateen members share their ideas and experience in order to gain a better understanding of alcoholism; they learn to accept it as an illness and so lessen its impact on their lives. By removing their preoccupation withthe drinker's behaviour they are able to focus on their own development and sense of identity.

Samaritans
http://www.samaritans.org.uk
Samaritans is available 24 hours a day to provide confidential emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which may lead to suicide.

Talk to Frank
http://www.talktofrank.com
If you need help with drugs talk to FRANK for free and in confidence

Eating Disorders Association (eda)
http://www.edauk.com
For information and help on all aspects of eating disorders including Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder and related eating disorders.

ChildLine
http://www.childline.org.uk
ChildLine is the free 24-hour helpline for children and young people in the UK. Children and young people can call our helpline on 0800 1111 about any problem, at any time - day or night. ChildLine's counsellors are there to help you find ways to sort things out.

ruthinking
http://www.ruthinking.co.uk
If you are under 18 and want information on anything to do with sex, relationships or contraception, this site is for you

bullying.co.uk
http://www.bullying.co.uk
Practical help and advice for children and parents about bullying.

teenagehealthfreak
http://www.teenagehealthfreak.org/homepage/index.asp
Provides accurate and reliable health information to teenagers in a contemporary, cringe-free, entertaining and informative way.

youngminds
http://www.youngminds.org.uk
YoungMinds is the national charity committed to improving the mental health of all children and young people.