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If your students need mental health support, think Kooth

Delivered in partnership with your local NHS, Kooth is a free, anonymous and safe mental health space designed for young people. Explore our resources for schools to help with lessons and enable better discussions.

  • 97% of young people said it was important that they did not need a referral to access Kooth
  • 96% of young people  said it was important they culd access Kooth outside of school hours
  • 9 in 10 young people  rated Kooth content as helpful
  • 88% of professionals surveyed said they wlould recommend other professionals signpost to Kooth

Free teaching resources

Our free, downloadable resources can help build your confidence in talking about mental health. 

Printable poster

5 Tips for Talking about Mental Health

Signposting Checklist for Schools & Staff

We visit schools around the UK for free

Youth mental health is a global crisis, and many teachers tell us they struggle to know what to do to help. Our community engagement team visit schools up and down the country, helping signpost your students to safe, clinically-robust and holistic mental health and wellbeing support. In partnership with the NHS, Kooth has helped over a million young people with their mental wellbeing.

Book an assembly or drop us a line with your questions. We'd love to hear from you.

Online and in-person assemblies delivered by your local Kooth Engagement Lead

Mental wellbeing resources for PSHE/RSHE lessons

Informative webinars for teachers, safeguarding leads and pastoral teams

A suite of helpful digital resources for teachers, parents and young people

Physical materials like posters, leaflets and cards. (limited availability)

Templates for your website and newsletters

Book an assembly or simply get in touch to find out more

What do students think of Kooth?

Kooth was first introduced to me at school and the exact same day once I got home I created an account and it didn't let me down.

I love Kooth, the people on here are so nice and seem to have a solution for everything."

 

"You won’t be judged, you’ll be accepted and loved in the Kooth community. There’s so many young people struggling right now, and Kooth is always there to help you no matter what."

 

"Being free and anonymous is so important to me. It's such a safe space."

 

"I really appreciate the help I've got. Everyone on Kooth is so kind, and there's so many support options to help me. You can see that you are not alone in what you're going through."

Signpost your students to Kooth

Kooth is funded by the NHS and accredited by the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

We provide immediate support. Your students can get help they need, when they need it.

Safeguarding is at the heart of what we do. All content and discussions are professionally moderated.

Professional support and counselling is available after school hours (up to 10pm).

Everyone is welcome. No problem is too big or small.

Kooth is the UK's leading digital mental health service with over 20 years' experience.

Kooth is a safe place designed for young people:

One-to-one text-based counselling and wellbeing support.

A safely moderated online community to connect with other young people.

Interactive wellbeing activities on managing emotions and building resilience. 

Advice and information from our clinical content team.

Journalling and goal-setting tools.

Open out of school hours, on weekends and throughout school holidays

No problem is too big or too small 

 

Low mood and sadness

Social anxiety

Bullying

Exam stress

Friendship issues

Difficulties at home

Self-harming

Anger

Isolation and loneliness 

Suicidal thoughts

Body image concerns

Eating difficulties

No young person should ever have to feel alone with their mental health