Sources of Help and Information:
NHS Five Steps to Mental Wellbeing – This is the inspiration behind our ‘WHS Six Steps to Wellbeing’. You can click on the links behind each section for more information: www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/improve-mental-wellbeing/
MindEd – Are you a parent or carer who is concerned about the mental health of your child or teenager? Do you just want some hints and tips on parenting? MindEd for Families has advice and information from trusted experts and will help you to understand what problems occur, what you can do to best support your family, and how to take care of yourself. MindEd for Families is written by a team of specialists and parents, working together. https://www.minded.org.uk/
Public Health Cumbria 5 to 19 – A wealth of information with fact sheets for parents and young people on health, illness, digital wellbeing, mental health and wellbing, smoking drugs and alcohol and relationships, puberty and sex. https://cumbria.gov.uk/ph5to19/offer.asp
Family Lives – is a national family support charity providing help and support in all aspects of family life. We’re here for you. We listen, support and never judge. We believe that happy children come from happy families. https://www.familylives.org.uk/
The Charlie Waller Memorial Trust – has free resources for parents and professionals and others interested in mental and emotional wellbeing including an emotionally healthy approach to GCSEs, social media and teenagers and self-harm and depression. https://www.cwmt.org.uk/resources
Childline for Younger Children – Childline has launched a website aimed at children under the age of 12. This provides a range of age appropriate content and includes games and therapeutic tools for young visitors to play and express how they are feeling. It will be promoted through the NSPCC’s Speak out Stay safe programme. https://www.childline.org.uk/kids
Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families – Self-care is about the things we can do to look after our own mental health. Young people say that when they are struggling they are usually told to see a professional. They don’t often get much advice about how they could help themselves. This organization spoke to professionals and looked at academic research, then drew up a list of strategies young people use. (www.annafreud.org/on-my-mind/self-care/)
Every Mind Matters (NHS) – Having good mental health helps us relax more, achieve more and enjoy our lives more. There are simple things we can all do to look after our mental health and wellbeing – take the quiz to get started with a free plan, expert advice and practical tips. (https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/)
Carlisle and Eden Branch of MIND have compiled a Mental Health Resource Booklet, which lists support organisations their contact details, as well as useful Apps for both young people and their families. (https://cemind.org/our-services/children-and-young-people-services/your-voice-children-and-young-peoples-advocacy/)
