Please see below some resources and websites that may support you, your child and wider family in staying healthy and supporting your emotional and mental health.
Change 4 Life
Change4Life is here to help your family be healthier and happier by eating well and moving more.
Childline
This link has information about the coronavirus and what to do if you are feeling worried. There is information on the top 10 tips to cope during lockdown and support for coping with schools closing.
Anna Freud
The Anna Freud Centre is a world leading mental health charity for children and families.
MindEd
MindEd is a free educational resource on children and young people's mental health for all adults.
Kooth
Is an online mental wellbeing community
CAHMS
The purpose of this website is to make it easy for young people, parents, carers and professionals to access the wealth of helpful resources across the internet to support their mental health and emotional well-being needs.
Young Minds
We’re leading the fight for a future where all young minds are supported and empowered, whatever the challenges.
Government
Guidance for parents and carers on supporting children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic
Action for Children – Advice for Parents
Action for Children is a charity. They have lots of advice and resources available to support you. Still have questions? You can talk to parenting coaches online.
NHS – Every Mind Matters
Every Mind Matters is here to help you manage and maintain your mental health, as good mental health makes such a difference. It helps us to relax more, achieve more and enjoy our lives more.
Qwell
On Qwell you can… chat online to qualified counsellors, read and write Articles, get online support from the Qwell community and set personal goals and record how you feel.
WHO – Healthy Parenting
WHO works worldwide to promote health, keep the world safe, and serve the vulnerable.
Wellbeing and Mental Health During Covid-19: A Guide to Looking After Yourself and Others
This is a booklet designed to support parents during COVID19.
Samaritans
Samaritans is available, day or night, for anyone who’s struggling to cope, who needs someone to listen without judgement or pressure. Samaritans give people ways to cope and the skills to be there for others. They offer listening and support to people and communities in times of need.
CAHMS Self Help Guide
This website is a collection of downloadable self-help guides that may be useful to you. Some are aimed at adults but the ideas and suggestions in them can still be relevant for young people and parents.
Alliance
Alliance Psychological Services has been providing a range of counselling and psychological therapies services to communities for over 20 years and have become the largest, most trusted provider across Teesside. Their aim is to ensure that people have access to high quality, evidence-based interventions provided by a team of qualified and dedicated staff.
NSPCC
The NSPCC work to protect children and prevent abuse so child abuse becomes a thing of the past.
