Bydales mental health and wellbeing support

Did you know?

In any given year, as many as 20% of teenagers might experience poor mental health. That means in the average Outwood Academy Bydales' classroom, six of your classmates could need your help and support.

This website has been set up so that we all can: understand more about mental health, help ourselves and support our peers.

Let's get the basics sorted.


Anxiety is one of the most common mental illnesses... but what is it?

'Depression' is a word that people throw around all the time, but what does it really mean?

There are a number of eating disorders, but what are they and how can we help?

Self Harming behaviour is something that people feel awkward to talk about or discuss. It's important to help people talk about it, but how?

If you think you or a friend might be struggling with a mental health problem, then this is the place to visit for help and advice.