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This article was first published in September 2020.

Finding things tricky at the moment? When times are uncertain, it can feel very unsettling.

Check out the advice below for some tips on how to deal with change and uncertainty.

Five top tips

Image gallerySkip image gallerySlide 1 of 5, Normalise don't minimise: Acknowledge that things are changing. Even positive change can cause feelings of anger, loss and sadness, before we are able to look forward with hope and purpose. These are normal feelings to have in a very abnormal situation.,

Advice from Becky Wilkinson-Quinn, Clinical Lead (Scotland & Wales) at children鈥檚 mental health charity Place2Be.

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If you need support

You should always tell someone about the things you鈥檙e worried about. You can tell a friend, parent, guardian, teacher, or another trusted adult. If you're struggling with your mental health, going to your GP can be a good place to start to find help. Your GP can let you know what support is available to you, suggest different types of treatment and offer regular check-ups to see how you鈥檙e doing.

If you鈥檙e in need of in-the-moment support you can contact , where you can speak to a counsellor. Their lines are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

There are more links to helpful organisations on 大象传媒 Action Line.

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