4 TEENS
Life can sometimes be tough, stressy or a bit of a downer. That's why it's important to take care of your emotional health, as well as your physical health. We can all need help and support when going through tough times. These could be related to having a congenital heart condition or other life issues.
- Don't bottle it up - it can be good to talk
- Take time to relax - chill out - have a laugh
- Remember your strengths
- We all have good and bad days
For more info about your heart:
British Heart Foundation site for young people - info, competitions, interactive, meet@teenheart
http://www.yheart.net/
Manchester Hospitals site for young people - info + events + youth forum meetings in the North West and Manchester area
http://www.hearts4teens.org.uk/
Leeds General Infirmary, Children's Heart Unit - Teen Zone
http://www.childrensheartunit.org/index.html
Scottish Association for Children with Heart Disorders - weekends away for teens, events. Bravehearts for 18yrs+
http://www.youngheart.info
Questions? Concerns? Comments?
Anne Crump is the Young People's Mental Health Project Worker at GUCH PA.Please contact Anne for information on emotional health/mental health issues or with any comments or ideas for the 4 Teens section.
(4 Teens is aimed at the under 21's - see also Emotional Health in the Information section)