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Self-care & wellbeing

Self-care is anything you do to look after your wellbeing, and it looks different for everyone. It might be as simple as prioritising a good night’s sleep or a nourishing breakfast, or taking time out of your day to do something kind for yourself. 

While it might sound simple, in practice looking after ourselves isn’t always easy. But small daily steps can make a big difference to our physical and mental wellbeing. 

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Self-care Articles

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.
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Stressed

How can I feel more calm?

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

How can I lighten the load?

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

How can I clear my mind?

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

Kooth is delivered in partnership with the NHS to provide free mental health support to young people. 

Kooth is not a crisis support service. If you need urgent support, please dial 999 or contact urgent support services.

In some areas, Kooth is available to people aged between 18-25. We also have an adults service called Qwell. It’s available to adults in many areas across the UK. Please visit qwell.io to find out more.

Kooth is commissioned by many NHS bodies, and also by many Police Commissioning Services across the UK. 

Kooth is a completely anonymous service. For further information on our data and privacy policy, please visit https://www.kooth.com/privacy

Kooth is available wherever it has been commissioned. We are active in many areas of the UK. To find out more, visit kooth.com

Understanding our users’ backgrounds helps us check that the services we provide are reaching as many people, from as many backgrounds, as possible. It also helps us signpost you to the right services & support. Historically, some sections of society slip through the cracks of traditional mental health support. We are dedicated to ensuring this doesn’t happen with Kooth, and really appreciate your help.

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

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

Sign up

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.