The mental health advice in these films is practical. These are things you can do that can help to improve the situation you may be in.
The films were developed by parents, carers and service users who got together to share their own experiences. They spoke to experts by experience, service and ex-service users, community mental health nurses, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) doctors and qualified professionals to work out the best and most helpful practical advice possible.
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Anna Freud have forwarded a link of resources to help support our children and Young People’s Mental Health during these unsettled times.
https://www.annafreud.org/what-we-do/anna-freud-learning-network/coronavirus/

Supporting your mental health while working from home
My Whole Self aims to create a healthier working culture built on respect and collaboration. We’re encouraging employers to create a culture where people can be themselves at work. Whether online or in person, bringing your whole self to work is a mindset that’s better for mental wellbeing and better for business.
As more organisations move to online working, human connections are more important than ever. Here are some ways to support your mental health, reduce feelings of isolation, and feel connected with colleagues while working remotely.
Read More about My Whole Self …
http://youngpeople.wellbeinginfo.org/
In an uncertain world, it is completely normal for adults and children to feel anxious and worried when they don’t know what is going to happen next.
When we feel anxious we tend to behave differently. For kids, this is likely to mean more anger , more frustration, more boredom and more outbursts.
During highly stressful times, family life can be challenging. It can look like bored children climbing the walls, parental frustration – and plenty of arguments in for good measure!
As staff with our own children at home, we can sympathise with how hard it is at the minute and have found some of the suggestions in ‘9 tips for helping your child manage their emotions and behaviour at home‘ really useful, so we thought we would share it with you 🙂
From the Beacon: Behaviour Support for schools, Teacher and Families.
For further advice on self harm and where you can get help click on the PDF link below:
Excellent interactive website designed directly for children and young people on topics relevant to you.
Young Minds parent helpline: 0808 802 5544
We’re Mind, the mental health charity. We’re here to make sure no one has to face a mental health problem alone: www.mind.org.uk
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