{"id":376,"date":"2022-05-26T17:56:08","date_gmt":"2022-05-26T17:56:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/51.143.130.171\/?page_id=376"},"modified":"2026-03-31T12:18:02","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T11:18:02","slug":"health-wellbeing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gmacs.co.uk\/health-wellbeing\/","title":{"rendered":"Health &#038; Wellbeing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; use_background_color_gradient=&#8221;on&#8221; background_color_gradient_direction=&#8221;90deg&#8221; background_color_gradient_stops=&#8221;#ffffff 0%|rgba(255,255,255,0) 60%&#8221; background_color_gradient_overlays_image=&#8221;on&#8221; background_color_gradient_start=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; background_color_gradient_end=&#8221;rgba(255,255,255,0)&#8221; background_color_gradient_end_position=&#8221;60%&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/gmacs.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/health-wellbeing-hero.jpg&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;15%||||false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; module_id=&#8221;hero-container&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; make_equal=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; module_id=&#8221;hero-row&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; position_origin_a_last_edited=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221; position_origin_f_last_edited=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221; position_origin_r_last_edited=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; positioning_last_edited=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;margin: auto auto 0;&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; module_id=&#8221;hero-content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>Health and Wellbeing<\/h1>\n<p>Your personal health matters \u2013 access resources to support you on this page.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_css_main_element_last_edited=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221; custom_css_main_element_tablet=&#8221;top: 225px;||margin-left: 25%;&#8221; custom_css_main_element_phone=&#8221;top: 200px;&#8221;][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FAB833&#8243; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;125px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;125px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;60%&#8221; width_tablet=&#8221;100%&#8221; width_phone=&#8221;100%&#8221; width_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 class=arrow>How are you feeling?<\/h2>\n<p>Whether you feel fine, are struggling, or are finding things really tough, if you feel like you could do with some extra help when it comes to staying well, these resources are for you.<\/p>\n<p>If you need immediate help, call Childline for free on 0800 1111. You can also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.childline.org.uk\/get-support\/\">chat online one to one<\/a> with their counsellors. If you\u2019re over 19, you can contact the Samaritans by calling 116 123 or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samaritans.org\/how-we-can-help\/contact-samaritan\/\">emailing them<\/a>.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;32px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"arrow\">Mental Health Resources in Greater Manchester<\/h2>\n<p>Are you struggling with your wellbeing or do you know someone who is?<\/p>\n<p>These mental health resources for young people in Greater Manchester can help.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_3,1_3,1_3&#8243; make_equal=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Healthy Young Minds&#8221; module_class=&#8221;blurb-fw-img&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#4E3162&#8243; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;dark&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||80px||false|false&#8221; custom_css_blurb_image=&#8221;margin-bottom: 80px;&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|14px|14px|14px|14px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]Previously known as CAMHS, Healthy Young Minds is an NHS mental health service that offers a range of wellbeing support for young people in Bury, Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale, Oldham, Stockport, Tameside and Glossop.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.penninecare.nhs.uk\/camhs\"><button class=\"link_btn\">Visit Healthy Young Minds<\/button><\/a>[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Young Minds&#8221; module_class=&#8221;blurb-fw-img&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#4E3162&#8243; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;dark&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||80px||false|false&#8221; custom_css_blurb_image=&#8221;margin-bottom: 80px;&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|14px|14px|14px|14px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]Young Minds is a registered charity that works hard to boost the mental health of children and young people, wherever they live in the UK. Check out their site for advice and helplines relating to any mental or emotional problem you may be dealing with right now, from disorders, bullying or abuse to coronavirus.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngminds.org.uk\/\"><button class=\"link_btn\">Visit Young Minds<\/button><\/a>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;#Thrive&#8221; module_class=&#8221;blurb-fw-img&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#4E3162&#8243; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;dark&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||80px||false|false&#8221; custom_css_blurb_image=&#8221;margin-bottom: 80px;&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|14px|14px|14px|14px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]#Thrive is an emotional health and wellbeing service for young people, aged up to 19 years, who live in Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale (or have a GP in those areas).<\/p>\n<p>You can walk straight into the #Thrive office at 48-50 Drake Street, Rochdale, OL16 1NT or call them on 0161 716 2844.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.penninecare.nhs.uk\/thrive\"><button class=\"link_btn\">Visit Thrive<\/button><\/a>[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;42nd Street&#8221; module_class=&#8221;blurb-fw-img&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#4E3162&#8243; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;dark&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||80px||false|false&#8221; custom_css_blurb_image=&#8221;margin-bottom: 80px;&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|14px|14px|14px|14px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]42<sup>nd<\/sup> Street exist to support you with your emotional wellbeing and mental health by offering a choice of effective, creative, young person-centred and rights-based approaches. They offer one to one support, group sessions and have a wealth of advice and resources on their website.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.42ndstreet.org.uk\/\"><button class=\"link_btn\">Visit 42nd Street<\/button><\/a>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;The Proud Trust&#8221; module_class=&#8221;blurb-fw-img&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#4E3162&#8243; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;dark&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||80px||false|false&#8221; custom_css_blurb_image=&#8221;margin-bottom: 80px;&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|14px|14px|14px|14px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]The Proud Trust is an LGBT+ organisation that supports LGBT+ young people through youth groups, peer support, mentoring programmes, and the Proud Connections chat service.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theproudtrust.org\/\"><button class=\"link_btn\">Visit The Proud Trust<\/button><\/a>[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Kooth&#8221; module_class=&#8221;blurb-fw-img&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#4E3162&#8243; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;dark&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||80px||false|false&#8221; custom_css_blurb_image=&#8221;margin-bottom: 80px;&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|14px|14px|14px|14px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]Kooth is an online counselling and emotional wellbeing platform. It\u2019s accessible through mobile, tablet and desktop and free at the point of use. On Kooth, you can chat to friendly counsellors via the web, read articles from other young people and get support from the online Kooth community via telephone, email and online.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kooth.com\/\"><button class=\"link_btn\">Sign up for Kooth<\/button><\/a>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;1px|||||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|||||&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"arrow\">Read tips and advice on our blog<\/h2>\n<p>The GMACS blog has tips and support on how to look after your wellbeing and manage your stress levels.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_3,1_3,1_3&#8243; make_equal=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; module_class=&#8221;equal-col&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_blurb image=&#8221;https:\/\/gmacs.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/looking-after-yourself-while-studying.jpg&#8221; module_class=&#8221;blurb-fw-img&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#4E3162&#8243; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;dark&#8221; max_height=&#8221;600px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||80px||false|false&#8221; custom_css_blurb_image=&#8221;margin-bottom: 80px;&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|14px|14px|14px|14px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; border_radii_image=&#8221;off|14px|14px||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Looking after yourself while studying<\/h3>\n<p>School, college, uni&#8230; these tips and resources can help you take care of your wellbeing and stress levels as a student.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/blog\/looking-after-yourself-while-studying\/\"><button class=\"link_btn\">Read more<\/button><\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; module_class=&#8221;equal-col&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_blurb image=&#8221;https:\/\/gmacs.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/looking-after-yourself-while-looking-for-work.jpg&#8221; module_class=&#8221;blurb-fw-img&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#4E3162&#8243; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;dark&#8221; max_height=&#8221;600px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||80px||false|false&#8221; custom_css_blurb_image=&#8221;margin-bottom: 80px;&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|14px|14px|14px|14px&#8221; border_radii_image=&#8221;off|14px|14px||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Looking after yourself while looking for work<\/h3>\n<p>Looking for work can knock your confidence, but these tips and resources can help you take good care of yourself on your journey to employment.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/blog\/looking-after-yourself-while-looking-for-work\/\"><button class=\"link_btn\">Read more<\/button><\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; module_class=&#8221;equal-col&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_blurb image=&#8221;https:\/\/gmacs.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/i-am-greater.png&#8221; module_class=&#8221;blurb-fw-img&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#4E3162&#8243; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;dark&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||80px||false|false&#8221; custom_css_blurb_image=&#8221;margin-bottom: 80px;&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|14px|14px|14px|14px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Young people united against violence<\/h3>\n<p>By not getting involved in violence, you have so much more to gain. Violence can have devastating consequences on young people, families and local communities. It stops young people from achieving their goals in life.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/opportunities\/i-am-greater\/\"><button class=\"link_btn\">Read more<\/button><\/a>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;display: flex;||flex-wrap: wrap;&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_css_main_element_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; custom_css_main_element_tablet=&#8221;order: 1;||margin-bottom: 30px !important;&#8221; custom_css_main_element_phone=&#8221;order: 1;||margin-bottom: 30px !important;&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/gmacs.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/health-wellbeing-1.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;health-wellbeing-1&#8243; align_tablet=&#8221;center&#8221; align_phone=&#8221;center&#8221; align_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; position_origin_a=&#8221;top_center&#8221; vertical_offset=&#8221;-215px&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;margin: auto;&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_css_main_element_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; custom_css_main_element_tablet=&#8221;order: 2;&#8221; custom_css_main_element_phone=&#8221;order: 2;&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"arrow\">GMCA\u2019s Creative Care Kit<\/h2>\n<p>We\u2019ve partnered with a range of organisations across Greater Manchester\u2019s creative and cultural sectors to create a Creative Care Kit to help you boost your mental wellbeing. Creativity is so important when it comes to wellbeing \u2013 so download this kit, packed with activities, hints and tips to help you boost your mental health.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk\/media\/3770\/artwork_ccp_booklet_low_res_a4-002.pdf\"><button class=\"link_btn\">Download GMCA&#8217;s Creative Care Kit<\/button><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk\/what-we-do\/culture\/\"><button class=\"link_btn\">Find out more<\/button><\/a>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#F2F2F2&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;display: flex;||flex-wrap: wrap;&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;margin: auto;&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_css_main_element_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; custom_css_main_element_tablet=&#8221;order: 2;&#8221; custom_css_main_element_phone=&#8221;order: 2;&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"arrow\">Download interactive maps of local activities in your area<\/h2>\n<p>Sometimes it\u2019s hard to find local events and activities. As part of the Creative Care Kit project, we also created 4 interactive maps you can use to find events near you. These are all about being creative and volunteering, and they\u2019re split up into 4 sections: being in the world, being myself, being the change, and being creative. 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