Helplines and websites

B-eat (Beat Eating Disorders) Helpline: 0808 801 0677. Youthline: 0808 801 0711.

National Centre for Eating Disorders Helpline: 0845 838 2040 eating-disorders.org.uk

SEED (an eating disorder support service) Helpline: 01482 718130.

The Mix Provides essential support for the under 25s. Helpline: 0808 808 4994.

Samaritans (116 123) operates a 24-hour service available every day of the year. If you prefer to write down how you’re feeling, or if you’re worried about being overheard on the phone, you can email Samaritans at jo@samaritans.org.

Childline (0800 1111) runs a helpline for children and young people in the UK. Calls are free and the number won’t show up on your phone bill.

PAPYRUS (0800 068 41 41) is a voluntary organisation supporting teenagers and young adults who are feeling suicidal.

Depression Alliance is a charity for people with depression. It doesn’t have a helpline, but offers a wide range of useful resources and links to other relevant information. depressionalliance.org

Students Against Depression is a website for students who are depressed, have a low mood or are having suicidal thoughts. Bullying UK is a website for both children and adults affected by bullying. studentsagainstdepression.org

The Sanctuary (0300 003 7029) operates a 24-hour service available every day of the year, for people who are struggling to cope – experiencing depression, anxiety, panic attacks or in crisis.