Organisations, helplines, and reading recommendations — for children, parents, and women.
Support for adults and young people managing anxiety, depression, and mental health
Free, confidential emotional support — 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
116 123 samaritans.org UKMental health information, local services, and advocacy. One of the UK's leading mental health charities.
mind.org.uk UKSpecialist support for people living with anxiety disorders, including therapy referrals and helpline support.
anxietyuk.org.uk UKSelf-refer for free NHS talking therapies for anxiety, depression, and related conditions.
nhs.uk/mental-health UKMental health support for children and young people, plus guidance for parents worried about their child.
youngminds.org.uk USFree, confidential mental health and substance use treatment referral service.
1-800-662-4357 samhsa.gov USFree, 24/7 crisis support by text. Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a crisis counsellor.
Text HOME to 741741 crisistextline.org WorldwideCrisis and mental health resources for 80+ countries — find support wherever you are in the world.
findahelpline.comDiagnosis support, community, and resources for neurodivergent adults and young people
Diagnosis support, helpline, resources, and community for people with ADHD across the UK.
adhduk.co.uk UKUK neurodiversity charity offering free resources, training, and support for individuals and families.
adhdfoundation.org.uk UKThe UK's leading charity for autistic people and their families — information, support, and advocacy.
autism.org.uk UKResources and assessments for AuDHD and neurodivergent adults — particularly useful for late-diagnosed women.
neurodivergentinsights.com USThe largest ADHD membership organisation in the US — education, advocacy, and support.
chadd.org USExpert articles, webinars, and a large community for adults and parents navigating ADHD.
additudemag.com WorldwideGlobal resources directory — find ADHD support organisations in your country.
adhdawarenessmonth.orgSupport for parents and carers — and help if a child discloses something concerning
The UK's leading child protection charity. Call the helpline if you're worried about a child.
0808 800 5000 nspcc.org.uk UKFree resources to help parents talk to children about body safety using the PANTS rule framework.
nspcc.org.uk/pants UKFree, confidential support for children and young people up to age 19 — phone, online chat, and email.
0800 1111 childline.org.uk UKSupport and resources for parents navigating conversations about body safety, consent, and relationships with children.
parents-together.org USThe US's largest anti-sexual violence organisation — resources for survivors and prevention education.
rainn.org WorldwideInternational resources and research on child protection, body safety education, and abuse prevention.
protectchildren.caBooks that tackle big topics with honesty, warmth, and real emotional depth
A beautifully simple book about being present with difficult feelings rather than trying to fix them. Teaches children that sometimes the most powerful thing is simply being heard.
Explores a range of emotions in simple, honest language with beautiful illustrations. Excellent for emotional vocabulary building.
A reassuring book about connection and love that doesn't disappear — ideal for children navigating separation, grief, or anxiety.
A clear, age-appropriate introduction to body autonomy and consent for young children. Pairs naturally with Mia's and Max's Body Maps.
A story about belonging, kindness, and being different. One of the most important children's books of the last decade.
A warm, funny book about anxiety and the relief of sharing worries rather than carrying them alone. Excellent for anxious children.
A joyful, empowering story about finding your voice and speaking up for what you believe in. Beautifully illustrated.
A thought-provoking story about conformity, courage, and the cost of going along with things that don't feel right.
Books for women doing honest internal work — on identity, neurodivergence, anxiety, and becoming
A frank, funny, and deeply honest account of late-diagnosed ADHD and autism. Essential reading for women who recognised themselves in Beautifully Wired.
A science-backed, empowering reframe of ADHD that focuses on strengths rather than deficits. Warm, practical, and genuinely useful.
A practical, compassionate guide for women who suspect they might be autistic — written by an autistic woman, for women navigating the same journey.
A raw, honest memoir about unlearning what you were taught and choosing yourself. Pairs powerfully with The Unlearning Journal.
A deeply personal and research-informed exploration of anxiety — not as something to fix, but as something to understand and live with well.
A bold, liberating book about radical self-love and the stories we've been told about our bodies. Challenging, important, and necessary.
A science-backed, feminist guide to understanding and completing the stress cycle. Essential reading alongside The Quiet Collapse.
Honest, compassionate guidance on raising emotionally healthy children. One of the most useful parenting books written in a generation.