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For parents and carersCYPMHC2021-03-11T12:36:09+00:00

Covid-19 and children and young people’s mental health: useful resources

FOR PARENTS AND CARERS

Action for Children
Helping young people to express how they feel

Bounce Forward
Free online resilience-building sessions online

British Psychological Society guide on talking to children
BPS have acted quickly in producing a guide on the importance of talking to children, and what is best to say here and other useful tips, advice and links to articles that you might find helpful in dealing with the effects of the pandemic here

Carers UK guide
Carers and young carers will face extra challenges during isolation periods, so Carers UK have prepared a guide.

Early Intervention Foundation
Supporting children’s social and emotional wellbeing as they return to school

Every Mind Matters
Mental wellbeing whilst staying at home – mental health guide from Public Health England.
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Home Office
Advice and guidance to help parents keep children safe online

Maudsley Charity
Families Under Pressure

MindEd
Free learning resources for families

MindUP
Free resources and activities for families

National Autistic Society
Covid-19 guidance and helpline for parents, young people and staff
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NSPCC
Advice for parents, lockdown and separated parents

Partnership for Children
Free downloadable activities designed to help children to explore their feelings and find positive coping strategies

Practical AAC communication resources
A variety of learning resource tips for those with communication needs, and resources for explaining coronavirus to those with severe communication needs
Dealing with the Covid-19 Pandemic
Support for families during school closures

Place2Be
Guide to helping parents answer questions from their children and to support family wellbeing
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Public Health England
New guidance for parents and carers on supporting children and young people’s mental health.

Scouts UK
List of activities and instructions on indoor activity for children

YoungMinds
Parent-to-parent guide to getting through coronavirus for parents and carers

Zurich Community Trust
Paul Hamlyn Foundation
Aim Foundation
Zurich Community Trust
Paul Hamlyn Foundation
Aim Foundation

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If you are a young person or parent in need of support, then please do reach out to: 👉@samaritans free helpline is available round the clock on 116 123 👉 @GiveUsAShout by texting the word ‘SHOUT’ to 85258 👉 @YoungMindsUK Parents Helpline on 0808 802 5544

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A new investigation by the BBC highlights the deep fears about the quality of mental health care that children and young people are receiving in hospitals. We need urgent transformation to ensure every young person gets high quality and timely support. bbc.co.uk/news/uk-622946…

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P.S We would love to have your thoughts on other topics we can focus on in the webinars! 💭

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We are really excited to share that we have now made recordings of our monthly Lunch and Learn webinars available on our website! 🤩 These webinars enable our members to share their expertise and knowledge. You can check out the webinars here 👇 cypmhc.org.uk/cypmhc-lunch-a…

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