Understanding your feelings is the ability to notice and handle your emotions in the right way. It's a skill you will build up as you through your life experiences and as you get to know yourself better, but it doesn't mean that you can't work on it.
The main things to think about when understanding your feelings are:
By young people, for young people
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You can talk to your parents or carers, or a trusted adult within your school or setting, or any trusted friend.
If you are over 16 you can contact the NHS Talking Therapies Service Norfolk and Waveney (known as Wellbeing Service) on 0300 123 1503 (9am – 5pm).
Kooth offers online counselling, advice and emotional well-being support 7 days a week until 10pm.
MAP Norfolk can give free and confidential support, information and advice on issues such as housing, money and mental health. You can call 01603 766994 or email info@map.uk.net.
If you're 11-19 you can text ChatHealth for anonymous and confidential advice and guidance from a health professional. Chat Health is available Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm.
Text: ChatHealth Norfolk on 07480 635060
If you live in Waveney: Call the Suffolk School Nursing service on 0345 607 8866 or email childrenshealth@suffolk.gov.uk
You can also contact the Norfolk Healthy Child Programme by calling Just One Number on 0300 300 0123. Our opening hours are 8am-6pm Monday-Friday (excluding bank holidays) and 9am-1pm on Saturdays.
Urgent Mental Health Support
For 24/7 immediate advice, support and signposting for anyone with mental health difficulties please contact 111 and select the mental health option.
If you feel someone's life is at risk or they cannot be kept safe, call 999 or go to A&E.
Tips on how to handle tricky conversations with your girlfriend, boyfriend or partner.
People who understand their feelings can explain how they feel, which can help build better friendships and relationships.
The first thing is to accept that everyone has ups and downs. It's natural to feel low at times, so noticing when you start to feel that way is a positive step.
Checking in with your friends and asking how they are feeling can really help them to notice their own feelings and build a stronger friendship between you.
