Mental Health Resources
Being a parent can be tough at times, particularly when it comes to a young person’s mental and wellbeing. The following resources are aimed at parents and carers who have concerns about their children’s mental health and well being. The subjects covered on the website have been chosen by families and young people who have gone through their own mental health challenges.
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My Family Coach is full of helpful support for the families and is powered by Team Teach, who have made this resource freely available to parents. The internet is full of parenting advice, however, it is difficult to find reliable information that you can trust. Visit the site to sign up.
What is it?
MindEd is a free educational resource on children and young people’s mental health for all adults; to help you become informed and better equipped when dealing with children and young people. The MindEd resource is huge. Try searching for a given topic, e.g. ‘loss and grief’ or ‘eating problems’
Are you a parent or carer who is concerned about your child? Or perhaps you just want some hints and tips on parenting? MindEd for Families has online advice and information from trusted sources and will help you to understand and identify early issues and best support your child.
How are you feeling?
If you’re a young person, MindMate can help you understand the way you’re feeling and find the right advice and support.
Life can be challenging. Family life, friends, school, work and many other things can leave you feeling stressed, sad, lonely or worried. The most important thing to remember is you’re not alone and looking for advice and support is exactly the right thing to do.
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It has been put together by Liverpool Mental Health Support Teams, and city partners as part of Liverpool’s Whole School Approach to Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing.
Over the next few weeks we will all experience extra pressures that will affect how we think and feel. It’s important to recognise that all of us have mental health and, just like our physical health, at this time it’s important to look after it.
Inside the booklet are a few tips, activities and useful information to help you to keep yourself and your family emotionally healthy at home.
