Mental Health Resources

Bishop Auckland College has reaffirmed its commitment to staff and students by signing up to a brand new national mental health and wellbeing charter.

The 11-point document, created by the Association of Colleges in conjunction with mental health experts, includes commitments to:

  • Promoting equality of opportunity and challenging mental health stigma
  • Providing appropriate mental health training for staff
  • Providing targeted individual mental health support where appropriate.

Colleges across England teach and train 2.2m people each year - including 685,000 young people. Every year, one in 10 young people experience a mental health problem and one in five young people aged 16 to 24 experience a common mental illness such as anxiety or depression at any one time.

In addition, 75% of adults with a diagnosable mental health problem experience their first symptoms before the age of 24, meaning colleges play a vital role in supporting the mental health and wellbeing of their students and staff.

Richard Caulfield, Mental Health Lead at the Association of Colleges, said: “Every single day colleges like Bishop Auckland College provide a world class education and transform the lives of millions of people. This includes providing support for both staff and student wellbeing at the right time, in the right place.

“This charter gives colleges the chance to publicly state their commitment to the mental health agenda.”


Please find below a variety of mental health resources aimed at supporting different age groups.

Helpful resources for young people’s mental health

Mental Health & Emotional Support for children, young people & families in County Durham

ANXIETY - Young Person’s Fact Sheet

DISTRESS - Young Person’s Fact Sheet

LOW MOOD - Young Person’s Fact Sheet

STRESS - Young Person’s Fact Sheet

Mental Health & Emotional Support for adults in County Durham

Useful links and resources to support Mental Health and Wellbeing

OCD A Guide For Young People

Coping Stratagies

Talking Therapies

Mental Health resources for parents and carers

Supporting your child a guide for parents

Bereavement by suicide leaflet

Coping with self-harm brochure for parents and carers

Supporting Young People experiencing thoughts of suicide

Roller Coaster Family Support

OCD UK resources and information

Mental Health - Talking guide

Talking to your teenager about Self-harm

Talking About Suicide

Bereavement by Suicide

Mental Health Talking Guide

Mental Health (Menopause)

Keeping Stress in Check - Parent Guide

Looking after your mental health and wellbeing

How to look after mental health

Self-care tips

Mental Health Apps

Wellbeing Essentials 1 - Attitude of gratitude

Wellbeing Essentials 2 - Exercise

Wellbeing Essentials 3 - Understanding Stress

Wellbeing Essentials 4 - The Oxygen Mask

Wellbeing Essentials 5 - Keeping a Positivity Diary

Wellbeing Essentials 6 - Sleep

Wellbeing Essentials 7 - Screen time

Wellbeing Essentials 8 - Life is Better with Friends

Wellbeing essentials 9 - Meditation

Wellbeing Techniques

Unhelpful Thinking Habits

Mental Health Tips

Useful Numbers

Self Care Planner

130 Things To Do Instead Of Self Harm

Stress Management

Mental Health - Do I Need Help