Mental Health
Mental Health can effect a child at anytime. Mental health awareness is a key priority for schools and making sure we support our children at the times they need it.
As a parent, we find we all have different ways of coping with things - work, health, children, caring, school, finances, The pressures of modern day life can become a bit overwhelming and we all need a helping hand sometimes.
Children are exactly the same and we need to have the right support at the right time to ensure we are able to talk to the right people and helping them cope with mental health issues.
Children can become anxious about school, friendships, grief, loss, health, body image, home life and so much more.
Parents need support and guidance and sometimes we struggle to find the right people to talk to.
Schools all have a duty of care to support you and your child if you think you need help and assistance.
Just talking to someone to get there opinion or advice or just someone who will listen helps.
What symptoms do I need to be aware of or look out for?
What help can I get my child?
What help can I get for myself?
Resources
7 techniques for helping kids keep calm
CBeebies has devised some great techniques to help your child relax, when they are feeling anxious or stressed. Simple techniques like laughing out loud, watching the clouds, breathing exercises and stretching exercises. Click here to read.
