St Matthew's Useful links
Need more advice?
Please take a look at some of the excellent support charities and helplines available in the UK and don't ever feel alone. There is always someone to reach out to.
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Samaritans
Whatever you're going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. We're here 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
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Childline
Call us free on 0800 1111 or find out how to get in touch online. Whatever your worry, we're here for you.
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Mind - for better mental health
Get help now We have lots of information to help you understand and manage your situation when you need help
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CALM ZONE
CALM ZONE There are lots of ways to feel calmer. It's about finding what works for you. Try some of our breathing exercises, activities, games and videos to help let go of stress. -
Shout 85258
If you're finding things tough and struggling to cope, we've got some resources that can help. Whether you're a student looking for support, or you're wanting to find ways to cope with loneliness or anxiety, take a look at our resources section for support. -
Parents Helpline - YoungMinds
Worried about a child or young person? Contact the Parents Helpline for free, confidential advice via the phone, email or webchat. - Helping Your Child Cope With Worry - including worry about returning to school
- When Your Child Feels Too Anxious To Go To School
- Supporting An Anxious Child As An Anxious Parent
- Panic Attacks In Children: How To Help
Adults:
NHS – Advice on how to improve mental wellbeing
Mind – Advice on how to improve mental wellbeing
Wellbeing Apps Suitable for Children
Children:
Kooth - Online Support for Young People
Relaxing music:
What is mental health?
Resources and guides
Shaping Us Centre for Early Childhood
During early childhood, from pregnancy to the age of five, our brains develop at an amazing rate – faster than at any other time in our lives. This is a really helpful guide raising awareness of this stage of child development and it’s impact on mental health.
Clear Fear app – a helpful app for managing anxiety.
Happy Self Journal – a useful tool for developing emotional literacy.
Every mind matters – Expert advice& practical tips.
Young Minds – practical parenting advice.
Child Bereavement UK – rebuilding lives when someone has died.
NSPCC – safeguarding children and protecting their mental health.
BBC Bitesize – promoting children’s wellbeing.
BBC Teach – five ways to help with children’s wellbeing
Introduction to Child and Adolescent Anxiety Workshop – the first of three pre-recorded workshops.
Emotional Health Service (EHS) Resource Hub – some excellent resources to help children, young people and their families with their emotional wellbeing.
Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families – wellbeing advice for all those supporting children and young people from early years foundation stage to key stage 2.
MindEd – a resource which includes advice for parents on children and young people’s mental health.
Cosmic Kids Yoga – yoga, meditation and relaxation for children (and adults!).
Mind Yeti – free guided mindfulness sessions and videos.
Mental Health Wellbeing -from iHASCO. It lists various different sources of information and recommends a number of ‘apps’ parents may find useful.
