
Some Space
When things get a bit much
All welcome.
Social media can be an intense place, so to combat any distressing feelings or bad vibes, we’ve complied a list of resources, activities, and feel-good stuff as a distraction ♥
Mental Health Resources
Mental health apps
NHS recommended.
Guides, tools and activities Includes ‘5 steps for mental wellbeing’, ’10 stress busters’, breathing exercises, and more.
Looking after yourself Weirdly, this is a leadership course, but it contains short and easily accessible breathing, grounding, and relaxation techniques.
Grounding Cards
PDF for quick access
Sexual Violence Support:
Mind
Click here for information and support..
The Survivor’s Trust
A National umbrella service that can refer survivors to local specialist services.
Refuge
For women and children. Against domestic and sexual abuse.
Calming distractions
These websites might be silly, but sometimes a little distraction can help!
All kinds of livestreams, with plenty of cute animals and soothing landscapes.
Take a trip through the universe!
A Soft Murmur
Calming ambient sounds.
Great time wasters
Build A Galaxy
A visually satisfying art site that requires minimal effort on your part.
A wholesome little game where you basically create your own A Capella group/song. The graphics are cute and it’s just fun.
A subreddit of the strangest, most oddly satisfying things ever.
Takes you to a random website, often with little to no purpose.
This game drops you at a random place on earth, and using only street view, your task is to figure out where you land
Happy Videos
- The Good News Network does what it says on the tin, check out the positive stuff happening in the world.
- TED has a whoooole category of talks devoted to happiness, see them here
…and here’s a list of TED talks related to skating, for good measure.
- We’re not sure who this guy is, but try his tips to cheer yourself up in less than a minute.
And don’t forget….
Our inbox is always open.
If you’ve been affected by anything you’ve read on our site and would like to get in touch for advice, to tell your story, or simply a chat – we’d love to hear from you.
