Resources for parents/carers
-
Anna Freud's tips for talking about Mental Health can be found here
-
Place2B has launched a site called Parenting Smart that offers practical tips to support children's wellbeing and manage behaviour.
-
Heads Together is a mental health initiative spearheaded by The Royal Foundation of The Prince and Princess of Wales.
-
The NHS offers a free resource which aims to improve your mental health with their Mind Plan.
-
The Department for Education has created a Mental Health hub with some useful links and sources of mental health support for children, students, parents, carers and staff which may be found here.
-
The NHS Education Wellbeing Service has an excellent YouTube channel with videos on how to support your child's wellbeing.
-
Place2Be is a children’s mental health charity with over 30 years’ experience working with pupils, families and staff in UK schools.
-
Young Minds have lots of practical advice to help you support your child.
-
The NSPCC offer lots of support and guidance.
-
BBC Bitesize has created a toolkit for parents and carers.
-
The Zones of Regulation provide further support in helping children regulate their emotions.
Get help in an emergency
If you live in Kingston, Merton, Richmond, Sutton or Wandsworth and you need urgent support, call the NHS Mental Health Crisis Line on 0800 028 8000. You can also get urgent mental health support by calling 111 and choosing the mental health option.
Urgent referrals to our crisis line can be made by anyone, including GPs, partner agencies, and private providers.
Both services are available 24/7 for adults and children of all ages, and to people who haven't previously accessed mental health services. You can call for yourself or someone else.
Both services have a team of mental health specialists who can:
-
Provide professional support and advice by phone
-
Direct you to the right service for your needs
-
Help you to get seen by a professional if you need an urgent assessment and arrange further support if needed.