Emotional Support Links

Supporting your child during the coronavirus outbreak

Negative experiences and distressing life events, such as the current circumstances, can affect the mental health of pupils and their parents. It is really important that we look after our mental health and emotional wellbeing

Ten tips for talking to your child

Government guidance on supporting children and young people's mental health during the coronavirus

Mind website provides useful information about how to cope if people feel anxious about coronavirus, how to manage staying well at home if being asked to self-isolate and taking care of your mental health and wellbeing among other tips and advice: 

CAMHS have put some self-help resources on the website for children and young people struggling with the current situation.

Young Minds have published great resources and ideas about things adults and young people can do to manage any stress and anxiety they may experience in relation to coronavirus:

A coronavirus story

Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families - Click here for a guide to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of pupils during periods of disruption.

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