Resources for Parents

Mental Health and Well-Being

• Depression, anxiety and mental health

The NSPCC has put together advice for parents and carers about how to help children who may be struggling with depression or anxiety during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Information includes signs of depression and anxiety and what parents and carers can do to help a child or young person who may be struggling.

https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/childrens-mental-health/depression-anxiety-mental-health/

• COVID-19: guidance on supporting children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing
  • Public Health England (PHE) has released new guidance for parents and carers on how to support the mental health of children and young people during the coronavirus outbreak. Although this is published by PHE the guidance it provides might be helpful for people living in other nations. Information includes:
  • helping children cope with stress
  • supporting children who are accessing mental health services
  • supporting children with additional needs and disabilities
  • children who care for others
  • bullying

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-guidance-on-supporting-children-and-young-peoples-mental-health-and-wellbeing/guidance-for-parents-and-carers-on-supporting-children-and-young-peoples-mental-health-and-wellbeing-during-the-coronavirus-covid-19-outbreak