Young people are often faced with challenges like academic pressure, social expectations and uncertainty about the future, which can lead to stress, anxiety and feeling emotionally overwhelmed. To help manage these feelings, check out U-Report's Mental Health Chatbot.
What is the U-Report Mental Health Chatbot?
The U-Report Mental Health Chatbot is free, easy-to-use and designed to help you build resilience and cope with the ups and downs of life. Whether you're feeling stressed, struggling to talk about your emotions, or simply want to improve your mental well-being, the chatbot is here to provide support when you need it. It has six sections:
1. Building positive connections
Relationships play a crucial role in emotional well-being. The chatbot offers advice on how to build meaningful connections with trusted friends and family.
2. Talking about your feelings
Expressing emotions can be tough, especially when you're unsure where to start. The chatbot guides you through the process of talking about your feelings and helps you find healthy ways to communicate.
3. Embracing self-acceptance
Learning to love yourself is one of the most important steps toward good mental health. The chatbot provides tips on self-acceptance, helping you challenge negative stereotypes and embrace who you are.
4. Managing stress
Stress is a part of life, but it doesn’t have to control you. The chatbot offers practical strategies for managing stress, from relaxation techniques to mindful exercises, that help you stay calm in challenging situations. Whether you’re dealing with school, work or personal life stress, these tips can make a big difference.
5. Understanding and expressing emotions
Emotions are natural, but understanding and expressing them in a healthy way is key to well-being. The chatbot helps you identify your emotions and find appropriate ways to express them, giving you the tools to navigate your feelings with confidence.
6. Navigating substance use – NEW
Learn what substance use really means and how to deal with it in everyday life. Whether you're curious to learn more or concerned about a friend, the chatbot is here to support you.
How to get started
It’s easy to begin your mental health journey with the U-Report chatbot. All you have to do is send "TIPS" in a Direct Message to U-Report and you’ll be guided through a series of helpful tips and resources tailored to support your well-being. Explore the chatbot on Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Telegram or Viber.
To check out the new section on substance use, send “CARE” to U-Report or follow these links to the platform of your choice.
- Facebook: bit.ly/FB-MHCARE
- Instagram: bit.ly/IG-UReport
- WhatsApp: bit.ly/WA-MHCARE
- Viber: bit.ly/VB-MHCARE
- Telegram: bit.ly/TG-MHCARE
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Mental health
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