Social, emotional and mental health resources
Resources to support children and young people who have difficulty with relationships, or who may struggle with anxiety, depression or other persistent wellbeing difficulties. These difficulties can impact on behaviour.
The websites below contain info and advice if you are feeling stressed, anxious or sad. We recommend that if you do feel this way, please speak to an adult that you trust. Please ask an adult to help you explore the websites.
Name | Description |
---|---|
Young Minds: coronavirus anxiety | Advice about what you can do if you are feeling anxious about coronavirus. |
BBC Newsround: coronavirus | Clear and concise information aimed at children to help them understand coronavirus. |
Child Bereavement UK | Support and advice if you have suffered a bereavement. |
Katie Chappell: an NHS comic strip making protective equipment less scary for children | Poster for children nervous about a hospital visit. |
Name | Description |
---|---|
Stirling Educational Psychology Service: COVID- 19: Supporting your Child's Wellbeing | A short video offering advice to parents on explaining Covid-19 and supporting their children's emotional wellbeing. |
Young Minds: parents helpline | The Young Minds Parents Helpline is available from Monday to Friday from 9.30am to 4.00pm. Its email service also remains open and can be used at any time. |
Young Minds: Talking to your child about coronavirus | Advice to parents and carers worried about a child or young person under 25, if you have questions about a child's behaviour, emotional wellbeing, or mental health condition. |
Mind: coronavirus and your wellbeing | Advice on:
|
Unicef: How to talk to your children about coronavirus | Information about how to talk to children and reassure them about coronavirus. |
OCD UK: Coronavirus survival tips | Tips on managing obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) during coronavirus. Not specifically aimed at children but which may be helpful to help parents consider how to support their child with OCD. |
The Rollercoaster Group usually meets face to face. At present they can not do this so have online support groups. | |
Winston’s Wish: coronavirus advice | Information, advice and guidance on supporting bereaved children and young people during the coronavirus outbreak. |
Child Bereavement UK: coronavirus information | Advice and information for supporting children and young people with coronavirus related bereavements and helping them manage when they can't visit ill relatives. |
CAMHS - South Durham | Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services referral information. Referrals can be made by parents. |
Nosy Crow: coronavirus, a book for children | A digital book for primary school age children, free for anyone to read on screen or print out, about the coronavirus and the measures taken to control it. |
Name | Description |
---|---|
Winston’s Wish: coronavirus advice | Information, advice and guidance on supporting bereaved children and young people during the coronavirus outbreak. |
Child Bereavement UK: coronavirus information | Advice and information for supporting children and young people with coronavirus related bereavements and helping them manage when they can't visit ill relatives. |
CAMHS - South Durham | Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services referral information. Referrals can be made by parents. |
Nosy Crow: coronavirus, a book for children | A digital book for primary school age children, free for anyone to read on screen or print out, about the coronavirus and the measures taken to control it. |
Treating trauma with hope and optimism, a blog by Dr Chris Moore, Educational Psychologist | A blog with resources and ideas to support children and young people experiencing trauma. |