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I'm unhappy about myself or my body
Too short? Too tall? Nose too big? Don’t feel attractive or likeable? Body image or self-esteem issues are very common; most young people will go through times when they feel unhappy with their looks or themselves as a person. How's your self-esteem? Take a quiz.
Is my anger out of control?
Does a rude comment make you punch someone in the face? Does a bad grade make you lash out at your teacher? Does missing the bus make you break things? Feeling angry can range from feeling mildly irritated to feeling intense rage. Everyone gets angry…
Mental wellbeing
Mental health is about how we think, feel and act. Just like physical health: everybody has it and we need to take care of it.Good mental health can help you to think positively, feel confident and act calmly.If you have poor mental health, you might find…
Merton Peer Educators
Merton Peer Educators are a group of 35 young people aged 16 to 30 who have been exploring how local health and wellbeing services can be promoted and improved to support young people in Merton. We believe that looking after your health and wellbeing is…
Money and finances for Care Experienced Young People
Financial Support As a Care Experienced Young Person, you may be eligible for the following financial support: Up to £57.90 per week (the same as benefits) to cover food, clothes and travel if you are 16 or 17 and live in semi-independent accommodation. £2,250 a…
Participation Promise
Merton Children's Trust is keen to increase the participation of children and young people in the design and delivery of children's services, as well as developing ways to enable school councils and the youth parliament to link with, and impact upon, the adult democratic process.…
Preparation for Independence Programme for Care Experienced Young People
Care Experienced Young People can access Merton Council's Preparation for Independence Workshops, which cover topics including housing, finance and budgeting, education, employment and training, health and emotional wellbeing, and food preparation and cooking. Speak to your Personal Adviser if you are interested in taking part.…
Relationship Issues
Relationship issues come in all shapes and sizes. You may be struggling with friendship difficulties or have family troubles. You may have questions about love or sex. Perhaps you have recently lost someone you loved or Maybe you are experiencing abuse in a relationship with…
Relationship support for Care Experienced Young People
Merton Council wants to help you make the most of your relationships and become an active citizen. Your personal adviser will help you with: Maintaining or regaining contact with people special to you or who cared for you in the past, like former foster carers. Travel…
Self-Harm
Self-harm is when someone hurts themselves on purpose often as a way of trying to manage distressing or overwhelming feelings and experiences. This can take different forms that cause damage to the skin and body, including cutting themselves, burning skin, scratching skin with fingernails, hitting…