For those who are struggling with a mental health condition like Everett, here are some resources to help:
ChildLine, a confidential telephone counselling service for under 19s: call 0800 1111
Every Mind Matters, an NHS website with wellbeing tips: https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/
Kooth, an online mental wellbeing community for ages 11-24: https://www.kooth.com/
NHS, a service for general health advice including mental health: https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/
Papyrus, provides confidential advice and support for young people who are feeling suicidal: https://www.papyrus-uk.org/
- Call their helpline, HOPELineUK, on 0800 068 41 41
- Text them on 07786 209 687
Samaritans, an organisation you can ring at any time (day or night): call 116 123
SHOUT, provides free, confidential 24/7 text message support for anyone struggling to cope and anyone in crisis: text SHOUT to 85258
The Mix, a free confidential telephone helpline and online service for young people: call 0808 808 4994 or visit https://community.themix.org.uk/
Togetherall, an online mental health community: https://togetherall.com/en-gb/
YoungMinds, fighting for young people's mental health: https://www.youngminds.org.uk/
- YoungMinds Crisis Messenger: text YM to 85258
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Evergreen
Teen FictionMeet Everett Earnshaw, a restless teenager who's willing to give up anything to fly a plane. But despite the support of his friends and family and the joy of befriending the newest RAF cadet Amelia, life is far from evergreen.
