There are many proven reasons why our pets 🐾 (even virtual ones) are good for our mental wellbeing. The biggest reason is probably because they make us happy and are always pleased to see us! In the 1990's, Tamagotchis (which were digital pets you could feed and care for) were all the rage, particularly if your parents wouldn't let you have a real pet #WMHD
Alumina is a free, online 7 week course for young people struggling with self-harm. Each course has up to 8 young people, all accessing the sessions from their own phones, tablets or laptops across the UK. The courses take place on different evenings of the week and are run by friendly, trained counsellors and volunteer youth workers. You don’t need an adult to refer you or sign you up, and no-one will see or hear you during the sessions – you’ll just join in via the chatbox. We want to help you to find your next steps towards recovery, wherever you are on your journey.