Mental Health
As a result of coronavirus, self isolation may have allowed us to do those things we have always been meaning to do; the pace of living may have slowed down, you may have had more time to relax and you may have been able to spend more quality time with your immediate family. While many of us have managed to keep in contact with loved ones and friends in new ways online, lockdown may also cause concern and anxiety, leading to difficulties with our mental health and well-being.
On this page, you can find useful web links and resources that will help the whole family to stay happy and healthy during these strange and difficult times.
Useful Links
Able Futures - Helping you manage your mental health at work - Up to 9 months advice and guidance. Mental Health Calendar
Every Mind Matters - Website from Public Health England - How best to support mental health.
CAMHS
NSPCC
Young Minds
Papyrus UK - Prevention of young suicide
Beating Eating Disorders
Mental Health Contacts
Mental Health Helplines
Mental Health Apps
Kooth - Year 6
Mind - Useful contacts
Self Help Books/Booklets
PSHE Activities
Anxiety UK
MIND – Stress Management
Lost for Words - A book written by children for children to support with loss and bereavement.
What's going on? - A book that helps to explain Covid-19 to younger children.
Coronavirus for Children - Age 5-9
Self Help Exercises
MIND – Self help for anxiety
Moodjuice – NHS Scotland – Anxiety
NHS UK – Ways to relieve stress
Get self help – flashback
The Anti-Baddies - Meet a group of superheroes who can help you build a healthy mind in our fight against Covid-19. Complete tasks for each of the heroes and track your progress to a healthier mind.
Mental Health & Emotional Wellbeing Home Learning
The PSHE (personal, social, health and economic) association encourage parents and carers to consult a guide for parents and carers educating children at home before using this material.
Year 1 & 2
Mental Health Lesson
Resource 1 - Feelings vocabulary cards
Year 3 & 4
Mental Health Lesson
Resource 1 - Feelings Match Up
Resource 1A - Feelings Match Up - Parent Guide
Resource 2 - Body Outline
Year 5 & 6
Mental Health Lesson
Resource 1 - Activities for Health
Resource 2 - Helpful for Mental Health List
