Wellbeing can mean many different things – and sometimes a few of these things all coming together.
Wellbeing means being comfortable, healthy and happy. This might include your feelings and mental health, your physical health, your safety, having fun, feeling secure, being active and feeling loved, respected and valued.
Our wellbeing hub is full of videos, information and places to go to find out more.
Have a look around – we hope you find it useful!
Body image is how we think and feel about ourselves physically.
Sometimes, we worry about how we look or what our friends think about our body. If you're struggling with body image or want to read about how to help a friend:
A young carer is someone aged under 18 who cares for, or is affected by, someone else at home. This could be a parent, or a brother or sister. Being a Young Carer can affect your life in lots of ways and you might have worries or big feelings about it. There is help available and young carers can start by talking to an adult they trust, like a teacher or school nurse. Find out more about help for Young Carers.
When we talk about how we think, feel and act, we are talking about mental health. Everyone has mental health, whether it is good, bad or in the middle. It includes our emotional, social and psychological well-being.
Scotland has a Children and Young People’s Commissioner, whose job it is to stand up for the rights of children and young people living in Scotland. Everyone has rights, but children have extra ones too!
