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Examples are real-life case studies of Patterns in action from services and products that address mental health needs.

Image of colourful post it notes on a wall

Barnardo's

Write case notes to young people

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The Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families

A youth wellbeing directory

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Mind

Signposting to other services when your lines are closed

Image of a woman listening to music on headphones.

Mind

Giving a side-by-side approach to share with others

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Ditch the Label

Hosting forums for free confidential advice from community

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Anxiety UK

Being transparent about your membership system

A close up image of someone's hands messaging on a smartphone

ChildLine

Messaging and getting support from other young people

Green call-to-action banner on Togetherall’s website to join a community supporting mental health

Togetherall

Making sure that your service is the first thing users see

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ChildLine

Focusing your homepage on your organisation’s purpose

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ChildLine

Showing how your opening hours are affected by Coronavirus

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Breathing Space

Using a banner to demonstrate opening hours

An image of shelves in a library filled with books

YoungMinds

Signposting how to get in touch when in crisis

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ChildLine

Signposting several options for getting in touch

Photo of a young man with text “I feel like I’m actually being listened to”

The Children's Society

Create a team around the worker

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The Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families

Clearly explain to users what confidentiality is

Lightbulbs hanging

The Samaritans

Providing different ways to communicate

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DocReady

Helping users manage own expectations before seeking help

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Kooth

Provide guidance on how to remain anonymous

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The Samaritans

Be specific about what information the service will collect

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YoungMinds

Give control over what is displayed

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YoungMinds

Using quizzes and polls to self-reflect and guide content

A person holding their phone

YoungMinds

Provide routes to anonymity

Image of hand pulling a file from a cabinet

Barnardo's

Reassure users about confidentiality

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The Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families

Providing quick ways to get help and to exit

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Kooth

Setting expectations about hearing back

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YoungMinds

Providing information about a range of supports

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NHS

Making a lightweight website

An image of a hand holding an iPhone with the Student Health App open on the screen.

Expert Self Care

Making information available offline

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SilverCloud

Setting and tracking goals

Illustration of a woman with arms around herself and long blue hair streaming away.

Cochrane Common Mental Disorders

Illustrating mental health topics responsibly

A screenshot of the homepage for The Children's Society showing a boy smiling and the words 'Just don't give up, keep fighting no matter what'

The Children's Society

Choosing positive images

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The National Domestic Abuse Helpline

Providing a quick exit button

Image of an open notebook with drawings of houses and trees.

The Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families

Publishing a collection of self-care strategies

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