Useful links for parents

https://www.kent.gov.uk/social-care-and-health/health/protect-kent-and-medway/help-and-advice-for-residents/looking-after-your-mental-health-and-wellbeing

Here you'll find suggestions that can help your wellbeing as well as children and young people's wellbeing. There are local activities, inspiration and a handy list of resources and services to get you started.

https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/

A public health England and NHS site to help people take simple steps to look after their mental health, improve their mental wellbeing and support others.

https://www.mentallyhealthyschools.org.uk/

The Anna Freud centre shares quality-assured information, advice and resources to help primary schools understand and promote children’s mental health and wellbeing.

https://www.childrenssociety.org.uk/coronavirus-information-and-support

The coronavirus has disrupted the life of every child in the country. Feeling anxious or overwhelmed is completely understandable at a time like this, especially if you are struggling with mental health or are concerned about someone with a physical illness. Our mental and emotional health resource vault is full of advice on issues that may be worrying young people.

Young Minds

YoungMinds is the UK's leading charity committed to improving the emotional wellbeing and mental health of children and young people. Advice on depression, anxiety, ADHD & self-harm

YoungMinds Parents Helpline

0808 802 5544 (9.30 to 4.00pm, Mon- Fri)

web: www.youngminds.org.uk

APPS

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