Big White Wall and Kooth - online support for mental health issues

Its a bit like buses, you can wait ages and then two come along together. This week we have been told about how we can access two online support networks to help people with mental health issues.

The first is Big White Wall, click here for the website, and this give peer support for people over 18 with mental health issues. There are outcome measures to show that people who use this for support improve. The support is moderated by Wall Guides so is a safe, anonymous and supportive environment to share concerns and start accessing help. Big White Wall is free to our patients but to access services you need a login. If after looking at the website you think it might be the thing that you might find helpful email me by clicking here and I will sort you our a login.

The other is Kooth. This is aimed at children and young people under 16. It is to provide some support for common mental health problems found in children and young people. The site is moderated and has good outcomes for people who use the site. Access to the support is free for patients in Wakefield and easy to register. To visit the site click here and if you feel it might help then register and start getting support.


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