Mental Health Support
Looking after a child or young person’s mental health
As parents and carers, there are lots of ways we can support our children to give them the best chance to stay mentally healthy.
Encouraging and guiding a child to think about their own mental health and wellbeing are vital skills you can teach them from a young age.
Visit https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/supporting-others/childrens-mental-health/ for help and guidance with:
1. Ways to support a child or young person
2. Signs a child is struggling
3. Looking after your own mental health
4. Support for parents and carers
https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/supporting-others/childrens-mental-health/#support
Looking after your own mental health as a parent/carer
Parenting or caring for a child or young person can be tough at times. It’s important to look after your own mental wellbeing, as this will help you support yourself while you are supporting others. Struggling with something or experiencing your own mental health problems does not make you a bad parent or carer. You must never feel like you have to cope on your own.
Warrington Borough Council’s website for mental health - Happy? Ok? Sad? has help and guidance for struggling parents/carers. If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, know that you are not alone and there are places you can go to get help.
Visit happyoksad.org.uk or scan the QR code to get the most appropriate mental health advice for you or a loved one.
SLMHT
We have excellent links with the School Link Mental Health Team who support us with individual children, whole class workshops, staff training and parent workshops. See below some leaflets about different areas of their service.
Building Positive Self esteem
Supporting children with anxiety and additional needs
Staying Emotionally Healthy Primary
Managing worries Primary
Managing worries Parent
Managing angry feelings Primary