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Kooth is an anonymous online community of young people finding
their way to better mental health.
Kooth has hundreds of helpful articles, written by us and contributed by our community. You can send us your story, which may be helpful for others in a similar situation. Or use our online tools to track your mood or create your goals. You can also join a live moderated discussion forum.
You are anonymous on Kooth so have the freedom to talk about anything you’re struggling with, from worries about knife crime or gangs, to drugs, self-harm, relationships, anxiety and depression.
Experienced and friendly counsellors are available for one to one online chats from mid-day until 10pm in the week and from 6pm until 10pm at weekends.
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Kooth is an anonymous online community of young people finding their way to better mental health.
Kooth has hundreds of helpful articles, written by us and contributed by our community. You can send us your story, which may be helpful for others in a similar situation. Or use our online tools to track your mood or create your goals. You can also join a live moderated discussion forum.
You are anonymous on Kooth so have the freedom to talk about anything you’re struggling with, from worries about knife crime or gangs, to drugs, self-harm, relationships, anxiety and depression.
Experienced and friendly counsellors are available for one to one online chats from mid-day until 10pm in the week and from 6pm until 10pm at weekends.
We are a free service, available to children and young people from age 11 up to 25 in specific areas throughout the country. Check we are commissioned and available in your area by clicking on this map. If we're not in your area, and you need help, alternative support can be reach through the #KnifeFree page or via this link
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If we’re not in your area, alternative support can be reached through the #KnifeFree page or via this link
If you carry, or are considering
carrying, a knife:
If you are concerned a friend is involved in knife crime:
Some Symptoms of Trauma can Include:
Psychological symptoms
● Shock, denial, or disbelief
● Confusion, difficulty concentrating
● Anger, irritability, mood swings
● Anxiety and fear
● Guilt, shame, self-blame
● Withdrawing from others
● Feeling sad or hopeless
● Feeling disconnected or numb
Physical symptoms:
● Insomnia or nightmares
● Fatigue
● Being startled easily
● Difficulty concentrating
● Racing heartbeat
● Edginess and agitation
● Aches and pains
● Muscle tension
Some Events that can cause trauma:
● death of family member, lover, friend, teacher, or pet
● divorce
● physical pain or injury (e.g. severe car accident, violent crime)
● serious illness
● war
● natural disasters
● terrorism
● moving to a new location
● parental abandonment
● witnessing a death
● Being assaulted
● Being involved in crime
● domestic abuse
● Being in prison
Trauma can stem from lots of things and can affect people in many different ways
Things that help trauma are:
● Talking to someone you trust
● Talking to a professional, such as a doctor or counsellor
● Sharing your story on Kooth to get help from professionals and other young people in a safe
and supportive environment.
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A R T I C L E
Staying _#KnifeFree
If you carry, or are considering carrying, a knife:
If you are concerned a friend is involved in knife crime:
A R T I C L E
Dealing with Trauma
Trauma can stem from alot of things, and it can affect people in different ways.
Some Events that can cause trauma:
● death of family member, lover, friend, teacher, or pet
● divorce
● physical pain or injury (e.g. severe car accident, violent crime)
● serious illness
● war
● natural disasters
● terrorism
● moving to a new location
● parental abandonment
● witnessing a death
● Being assaulted
● Being involved in crime
● domestic abuse
● Being in prison
Some Symptoms of Trauma can Include:
Psychological symptoms
● Shock, denial, or disbelief
● Confusion, difficulty concentrating
● Anger, irritability, mood swings
● Anxiety and fear
● Guilt, shame, self-blame
● Withdrawing from others
● Feeling sad or hopeless
● Feeling disconnected or numb
Physical symptoms:
● Insomnia or nightmares
● Fatigue
● Being startled easily
● Difficulty concentrating
● Racing heartbeat
● Edginess and agitation
● Aches and pains
● Muscle tension
Things that help trauma are:
● Talking to someone you trust
● Talking to a professional, such as a doctor or counsellor
● Sharing your story on Kooth to get help from professionals and other young people in a safe and supportive environment.