Young people can experience a range of mental health problems. Childhood and teenage years are a time when you are usually changing rapidly and developing all the time.

If you are struggling, there are many organisations below that are specially trained to support you and help you.

Please remember, we want to help and are always willing to listen or guide you to the right place for support.

Childline

A young person friendly website offering support and advice if your child is struggling with their mental health and well-being. There are lots of different activities to access and helpful advice and information.

NSPCC

The NSPCC are offering support and advice if your child is struggling with their mental health and anxiety.

Young Minds

National Mental Health service for Young people/adults. They have a lot of courses and information on the website which you might find helpful to help recognise feelings and to show you are not alone in how they feel.

Please find below a range of resources, information and links to websites to support with a child’s mental health and wellbeing. For further information and support, please contact the school to discuss.

Website Links:

• Link to Compass website, providing resources, ideas and support to use with children to help manage their emotions and to support with bereavement.

https://www.compass-uk.org/services/compass-be-barnsley-mental-health-support-team/mental-health-resources-for-young-people/

• Link to ChilyPep website – providing a range of resources and information to support children and young people with their wellbeing and beyond.

https://chilypep.org.uk/wellbeing/

• An app- https://safespot.org.uk/
• Place2Be –  https://www.childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk/schools/
• https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/mental-health/find-an-urgent-mental-health-helpline

Documents:

Wellbeing sentence starters

You’re never too young to talk mental health