RESOURCES TO SUPPORT PUPILS' MENTAL HEALTH
Below are some websites which may help to support young people:
The Sandbox - An innovative digital mental healthcare service for children and young people https://thesandbox.mindler.co.uk/
The Mix - Free information and support for under 25s in the UK. Get advice about sex, relationships, drugs, mental health, money and jobs https://www.themix.org.uk/
Kooth - free, safe, and anonymous online platform where young people can access mental health support whenever they need it https://www.kooth.com/
Childline - a free, private and confidential service where counsellors are trained to listen to young people, help them make positive changes, and protect them from abuse or neglect. They can help with a range of issues, including bullying, mental health, family issues, relationships, school, health, and feelings https://www.childline.org.uk/
Youth Talk - Free, confidential counselling for young people aged 13–25 in St Albans and the surrounding areas https://youthtalk.org.uk/
It Gets Better - A place where young people who are lesbian, gay, bi, or trans can see clips of other people’s coming out stories https://itgetsbetter.org/
Young Minds - An organisation dedicated to supporting young people’s mental health. They provide resources for young people dealing with issues like anxiety, depression, self-harm, and other mental health concerns.
www.youngminds.org.uk/young-person/
Below is a library of PDF documents relating to mental health which we will update regularly.
- healthy-sleeping-habits
- what-parents-need-to-know-about-worry-and-anxiety
- supporting-children-going-back-to-school-2025
- self-regulation
- conflict-resolution
- dealing-with-traumatic-and-challenging-events
- tips-for-supporting-children-in-dealing-with-grief
- supporting-children-s-mental-health-10-conversation-starters-for-parents-online-safety-guide
- wellbeing-conversations
- Youth Talk - Information for parents
- social-media-mental-health