The complete list of all life-guiding messages for young people – click the titles for further information
As a result of having a naked photo shared without consent, 32% felt less confident, 26% had suicidal thoughts, 24% self harmed.
More than half of all 75 year olds in the UK live alone and one in ten suffers “intense” loneliness but is reluctant to ask for help. The Silver Line: 0800 4 70 80 90.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy aims to stop negative cycles by breaking down overwhelming problems into smaller parts and showing you how to change these negative patterns to improve the way you feel.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a type of talking therapy that helps you to understand your thoughts, feelings and behaviour and helps you to think about things differently. You work with a therapist to find ways to change the way you think and behave.
If you are anxious or panicky a lot of the time, visit your GP and explain how you feel. Medication or talking therapies like counselling or cognitive behavioural therapy can be very effective.
You can block a particular ‘phone number from contacting you, on some mobiles. BBM and most messenger apps enable you to un-invite or block users.
When you block somebody online, it stops them from being able to contact you. You will no longer see messages from them and can stop somebody harassing you for images or bullying you.
A few common signs that may suggest a friend is being bullied include but are not limited to: anti-social behaviour, a tendency to isolate themselves, sudden changes in behaviour or a loss in appetite.
When somebody sends you a naked photo, it can feel like a good idea to show it to your friends and often the welfare of the sender isn’t even considered. Please consider the rates of self-harm and plummeting levels of confidence that can happen as a result of having an intimate photo shared.
If you are below the age of 18 or are speaking with somebody that is, sending, requesting or distributing a naked photo is actually classified as child pornography and is a criminal offence.