Festive mental wellbeing

Information and resources to help you support your mental wellbeing this festive season
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Taking care of our mental wellbeing always matters - especially over the festive season.

We know the festive season can feel overwhelming. With celebrations, school breaks, and extra pressures, it’s important to make time for yourself and do things you enjoy.

A helpful place to start is by talking to people you trust. This could be a friend, parent or carer, or teacher at your place of learning. You can also talk to your School Health Nurse

Good to know: The Mental Health Foundation have put together practical advice and top tips for looking after your mental health at Christmas

Support from Tellmi 

Tellmi is a free mental wellbeing support app for children and young people. 

It is a safe, anonymous app where you can talk about anything, at any time - even on Christmas Day

Moderators check everything to keep you safe and their in-house counsellors are always on hand if you need extra support.

Download the app: You can find out more about Tellmi and download the app or visit their website

Helpful resources 

There is lots of information, self-help tips and support available online. Good places to access support include:

Local support:

  1. Oxfordshire CAMHS - information and self-help tips
  2. Oxfordshire Mind - tips on how to cope this Christmas

National support: 

  1. Childline - information and ways to support your mental health this Christmas
  2. Young Minds - information, help and advice for young people

Take action: Visit our mental wellbeing page to find ways more to support your mental health and where to access support. 

Last updated 10 Dec 2025