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Advice for parents during the coronavirus pandemic
Tips. advice and where to get support for your child's mental health during the coroanvirus (Covid-19) pandemic
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Our schools’ resources library is full of free practical tips and simple activities to help you support pupil and staff wellbeing during this difficult time.
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Supporting a friend with their mental health
We know it can be difficult to know how to respond when someone opens up to you about their mental health. Here’s our advice on what you can say and how you can support your friend, while looking after your own mental health too.
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Coronavirus: Impact on Young People with Mental Health Needs
Read our reports looking at the impact of coronavirus on the mental health of young people and find out what we're asking of Government.
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Urgent action needed to tackle long-term impact of the pandemic on young people with mental health problems - new report
In the latest survey investigating the mental health impact of the Covid-19 coronavirus, young people with mental health problems say they have found the latest lockdown harder to cope with than previous ones
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Panic attacks
When you have a panic attack, it can feel scary and overwhelming. But you are not alone and you can get through it. Here’s some information and advice that can help you.
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Introduction to Children and Young People’s Mental Health
This interactive online workshop will help you understand mental health and learn practical ways of working with children experiencing distress.
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Phobias
A phobia is an extreme fear of an object, person, animal, activity, place, feeling or situation. If you are struggling with a phobia, you are not alone. With help, you can get better.
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Involving Young People in Improving Wellbeing Support and Services
Learn how meaningfully involving young people in wellbeing support and services can support a whole system approach to mental health.
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Coping with anxiety about going back to school
After so long off school, it is completely natural to feel anxious about returning. Two of our bloggers share their worries and what's helping them cope.
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Supporting a child returning to school after lockdown
Our Parents Helpline experts share their tips for supporting a child in the transition back to school life.
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Supporting your pupils through the COVID-19 pandemic
Tips, advice and wellbeing resources to support pupils, staff and parents during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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