Support for Mental Health
In school we use various approaches and strategies to promote positive health and well-being with our pupils including using mindfulness exercises; active, co-operative and creative lessons; working with our partner schools and participating in the Global Learning Programme.
If you are worried about your child’s mental health, the following are some resources that may be of help.
Your G.P.
They will be able to offer advice and have access to more specialist services.
Education Authority
https://www.eani.org.uk/emotional-health
https://www.eani.org.uk/educational-resources-newsletters - ‘High Five’ publications which started during lockdown. They contain lots of activities and tips to promote positive mental health and wellbeing.
Childline
https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/home-families/family-relationships/ - Advice for dealing with family relationships.
Tel: 0800 1111
CAMHS
https://www.camhs-resources.co.uk/ - A bank of resources promoting positive mental health and wellbeing.
Parenting N.I.
https://www.parentingni.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Coping-with-Stress-for-Kids.pdf - Tips on coping with stress.
Anna Freud - National Centre for Children & Families
https://www.annafreud.org/schools-and-colleges/resources/advice-for-parents-and-carers-talking-mental-health-with-young-people-at-primary-school/ - Tips for talking about Mental Health with your child.