Positive Mental Health

Positive mental health is a top priority. There are a number of ways in which students can be suffering from poor mental health. As shown by the video below, it is not always easy to determine if somebody is struggling with mental health issues, so we need to work collaboratively to ensure that children always feel comfortable in speaking about their mental health.

Mental Health and Wellbeing: Information for Parents and Carers of Secondary School Aged Children and Young Adults

Click here to download this informative guide [PDF]

Key websites

Anxiety UK

is a charity to help young people suffering from anxiety disorders.

CAMHS

is the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service. This link gives lots of detail on how CAMHS works and how referral works. Students can now self-refer to CAMHS.

The Charlie Waller Memorial Trust

Click here for a useful booklet from the Charlie Waller Memorial Trust regarding seeking help for mental health.

Click here for ‘Happy Maps’ useful tool with regards to what can be perceived as ‘normal’ with regards to mental health and wellbeing, and what needs intervention from a GP or other professional.

Focus Counselling Bath

Specialist and accessible service for young people.

Heads Together

is a charity designed to promote support and communication about mental health issues.

Harmless

Provides a range of services about self-harm and suicide prevention including support, information, training and consultancy to people who self-harm. It also supports their families and professionals.

Kooth

is an online counselling and emotional well-being platform for children and young people, accessible through mobile, tablet and desktop.

Mindful

is a new service for 11-17 year olds providing help and advice on mental health and emotional well being.

NHS

The NHS explains how to access mental health services. It details your rights under law.

No Panic

is a helpline providing support for panic attacks and anxiety disorders.

On Your Mind

is a website run by the NHS to provide advice to people with range of concerns from Mental health to Bereavement.

Students against depression

offers excellent advice for anyone feeling low, stressed or depressed.

Teens In Crisis

is a charity who aim to improve, persevere and promote good mental health and well being among young people and their families.

Young Minds

is a national charity that provides practical support and advice on Mental Health. They also have a Young Minds Parent Helpline number 08088025544.