Mental Health
CAMHS resources
A really helpful website which includes, downloadable self-help activities, information guides, videos and more
https://www.camhs-resources.co.uk
Supporting your child during the coronavirus outbreak
Government guidance on supporting children and young people's mental health during the coronavirus
'Many ways to share a hug' - Social Story
https://www.childhood.org.au/app/uploads/2020/04/hug_HR.pdf
Ten tips for talking to your child
How to tell children and young people that someone is seriously ill
https://www.winstonswish.org/telling-children-young-people-serious-illness
A lovely, printable 14 day mindfulness activity challenge
https://www.elsa-support.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Coronavirus-home-challenge.pdf
My 2020 Covid-19 Time Capsule
https://www.dropbox.com/s/po5rmhnau24vcg4/2020%20Covid-19%20time%20capsule%20sheets.pdf?dl=0
A great printable resource for children
A coronavirus story
https://www.elsa-support.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Coronavirus-story-for-children-1.pdf
Dr Chris and Dr Xand are here to tell you why the coronavirus might not be as scary as it sounds.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/51342366
Action for Happiness - Coping Calendar
https://www.actionforhappiness.org/calendars
Calming Activities, Mindfulness, Breathing, Yoga Videos and More...
Childline Calm-Zone
https://www.childline.org.uk/toolbox/calm-zone
An activity for grounding and calming
Just Breathe
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVA2N6tX2cg
A video aimed at children to help them feel calmer
150 Sensory Learning Ideas
https://inclusiveteach.com/2020/03/20/150-sensory-learning-ideas
'100 positive things every kid needs to hear'
https://raising-independent-kids.com/100-positive-things-every-kid-needs-hear
Apps for Wellbeing and Mental Health
A list of apps complied by Dorset Young Minds
http://dorsetmindyourhead.co.uk/minding-my-head/apps-for-wellbeing-and-mental-health
Stop, Breathe and Think App
https://www.stopbreathethink.com
Check in with how you're feeling and try short activities tuned to your emotions
Smiling Mind App
https://www.smilingmind.com.au
A great app with age specific mindfulness resources, including a new resource, 'Thrive Inside'.
Thrive Inside is a special program to help you stay psychologically healthy while you're spending extended periods of time at home.
Cosmic Kids Yoga and Mindfulness App
This app often has a two week trial available
Helpful Articles
The discomfort you're feeling is grief
https://hbr.org/2020/03/that-discomfort-youre-feeling-is-grief
Telephone Helplines
Samaritans - Call 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org (24 hours a day, 365 days a year)
If you need to talk to someone, the Samaritans can help- they offer emotional support and a listening ear 25 hours a day, 365 days a year. This is a freephone number that can even be called from a mobile that has no credit. Your call will not appear on the phone bill.
Childline - Call 0800 1111 (24 hours)
Comforts, advises and protects children 24 hours a day and offers free confidential counselling.
NSPCC Helpline - Call 0808 800 5000 or email help@nspcc.org.uk
If you're worried about a child, even if you're unsure, contact our professional counsellors for help, advice and support.
CALM Helpline - Call 0800 58 58 58
Confidential support for men, 7 days a week, 5pm to midnight, free
National Domestic Abuse Helpline - Call 0808 2000 247
Free, confidential, 24 hour helpline
Women's Aid - Live Chat https://chat.womensaid.org.uk
https://www.womensaid.org.uk/covid-19-coronavirus-safety-advice-for-survivors
Information and support for women experiencing domestic violence
www.womensaid.org.uk/covid-19-coronavirus-safety-advice-for-survivors
Mosaic family Support - Call 01258 837071
https://mosaicfamilysupport.org
Supporting bereaved children
Winston's Wish - Call 08088 020021
Supports bereaved children, young people and their families