CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE, FAMILIES | Discover Pathways Moray

Support that focuses on a particular topic like bereavement or being a young carer.

Things you can do yourself to support your mental health.

People in school who are there to listen and can help you.

This is where you'll find info on counsellors or mental health nurses.

Creative and active options for mental health in your community.

We are the Monstars. Here to help guide you through the pathway with ideas and tips. We were designed with young people from Moray to give a friendly feel to wellbeing. Our names are Connection, Hope, Identity, Meaning and Empowerment. Together we spell CHIME and when you have all five of us you know you can have the best mental health! Watch out for us on every page of this pathway.

How do I decide what support is right for me?

For different ages there are people who have you wellbeing as part of their job. The GP is often a place people look to for help. For ages 0-5 it’s the health visitor, primary it can be the head teacher or deputy head, secondary school it will be a guidance teacher, out of school you might have a social worker.

If you want to speak to one of these people and need some support, remember you can ask a friend or family member to help you speak to them.

How do I choose what is right for me now?

CHIME tips for accessing mental health support

Connectedness: Who do I want to connect with?
Spending time with friends, family and even pets can really help us feel connected.

Hope & optimism: What is working well and what are my strengths?
Do things you enjoy and don’t forget to notice the positives.

Identity: How can I express who I am?
Be yourself. You are more than your difficult experience.

Meaning: What do I want to be different?
Explore what you’d like to change. Think about what you would like help with.

Empowerment: Who can help me make decisions?
Find someone you trust who will listen to you. Your voice matters. Work with outher to find support that is right for you.