Managing your wellbeing

Life can feel overwhelming sometimes. When things get too much, taking small steps to look after yourself can make a big difference.

Whether you’re having a tough time with friendships, struggling with anxious thoughts, or figuring out how to cope after losing someone close to you, here are some ideas to help you manage life’s ups and downs. 

If you’d like to talk to a professional, Kooth offers free support to young people in many areas of the UK.

I'm feeling...

Curious

How can I be my best self?

I want to know how I can prioritise my wellbeing and take better care of myself.

Stressed

How can I feel more calm?

I want to understand why I feel this way and find ways to help quiet the noise.

Overwhelmed

How can I lighten the load?

I want to feel heard and find better ways to cope when it all feels too much.

Worried

How can I clear my mind?

I want somewhere safe to get these thoughts off my mind without judgement.

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I'm feeling curious...

Why not feed that curiosity by taking a look at our discussion forums?

Kooth 1-1 Support

Discussion forums

Our discussion forums are a judgement-free zone where you can explore mental health and wellbeing subjects. You can get advice, help others and share your story. 

Mini activities

You’ll find loads of self-led activities, such as how to make a coping box, creating a self-care playlist or mindful habits like being present.

1:1 chats

Talk through anything that’s on your mind with our trained professionals whenever you need to. We’re here ready to talk to you in real-time, 1:1, and totally anonymous.

I'm feeling stressed...

Take some time to calm your mind and focus on something new.

Mini activities​

Our mini activities are self-led and help you manage your wellbeing in different ways. You’ll find loads of suggestions, such as how to make a coping box, creating a self-care playlist or mindful habits like being present.

Discussion forums

A judgement-free zone where you can explore mental health and wellbeing subjects. You can get advice, help others and share your story.

Journal

Your private space to get anything you want out of your head and onto the page. Sometimes writing your thoughts freely can make all the difference.

I'm feeling overwhelmed...

Sometimes journaling can be a great outlet when our emotions are feeling overwhelming.

Journalling

Our journalling feature is your private space to get anything you want out of your head and onto the page. Sometimes writing your thoughts freely can make all the difference.

1:1 chats

Talk through anything that’s on your mind with our trained professionals whenever you need to. We’re here ready to talk to you in real-time, 1:1, and totally anonymous.

Discussion forums

A judgement-free zone where you can explore mental health and wellbeing subjects. You can get advice, help others and share your story.

I'm feeling worried...

If you need to talk to someone about anything we offer, free, confidential 1-2-1 chats with trained professionals.

1:1 chats

Talk through anything that’s on your mind with our trained professionals whenever you need to. We’re here ready to talk to you in real-time, 1:1, and totally anonymous.

Discussion forums

A judgement-free zone where you can explore mental health and wellbeing subjects. You can get advice, help others and share your story.

Mini activities

Self-led and helps you manage your wellbeing in different ways. You’ll find loads of suggestions, such as how to make a coping box, creating a self-care playlist or mindful habits like being present.