Mental Health
Guidance, Resources and Advice
Children and Mental Health - The role of education - parliament.UK
Dementia - Creating a Dementia-Friendly Generation
Little Red Book - Where to go for help on mental health and emotional wellbeing, or if you need someone to talk to
The Children's Society - We all need to keep poverty in mind
Time to Change - Small things can make a big difference mental health
Time to Change - #nojudgement
Time to Change - Resources for senior leaders
Click Here to download the Worlds Mental Health Facts Bookmark
Measuring and monitoring children and young people's mental wellbeing: A toolkit for schools and colleges - Public Health England
Mental Health and PSHE Education Briefing - PSHE Association
Self Harm
No Harm Done - Self-harm resources for young people
Supporting Young People who Self-Harm: Help Sheets - These info sheets address all the questions Pooky Knightsmith, mental health ambassador and educator, is most frequently asked. Please use and share.
Why we need to talk about self-harm - Pooky's opinions. She hopes to sway any reluctant colleagues that we really do need to have these important discussions.
Articles
Article from BBC News - Teaching primary school children about mental health
13 Things The Next Government Needs To Do To Improve Children’s Mental Health - Huffington Post
The Guardian - Children need to know stress is normal, not necessarily a mental health problem.
My 'Mental Health Manifesto' for Britain's Schoolchildren - an interesting article by the Government's first mental health champion.
Further Reading
Good Books for Tough Times ages 8-12
Bereavement
Child Bereavement UK - rebuilding lives together
Unexpected or Traumatic Death of a Pupil - Comprehensive guide for educational settings
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Winston's Wish - the charity for bereaved children
This pack from Gloucestershire County Council contains factual information, case studies, a book list with suggested reading as well as other avenues for guidance, support and advice. It aims to promote greater understanding of grief, highlight the importance of listening and also some templates for sharing information. Below are two links for charities that provide more information as well as some resources from the Child Bereavement Trust.
Useful websites
Alpha Wellbeing - provides quality support for mental and emotional wellbeing through training and consultancy
MindEd - e-learning to support young healthy minds
Mind - for better mental health
MHFA - Mental Health First Aid England - An educational course which teaches people how to identify, understand and help a person who may be developing a mental health issue.
The Royal College of Psychiatrists - Improving the lives of people with mental illness.
When I Worry About Things: A primary mental health series from BBC Teach- aimed at 8-13s
This powerful animated series sees young people discuss their own experiences.
PLEASE NOTE: These clips cover themes which may upset some viewers. Teacher review is recommended prior to use in the classroom.
OCD and Depression:
Being A Bully:
Anorexia:
Being Bullied:
Panic Attacks:
