Supporting your child's mental health

Supporting good mental health

One in four people experience a mental health problem every year.  Everyone needs help from time to time to deal with the stresses of modern life and the coronavirus pandemic has added an extra source of anxiety to children's lives.  It is now more important than ever that we support young people's mental health and help them to develop the resilience and resources to keep themselves mentally healthy.   
 
At Northolt High School we support students to have good mental health through our curriculum and support services.  We believe it is important that they are aware of trusted resources and contacts if they need help.  Families also play a vital role in supporting young peopls' mental health and we know that the best support happens when school, students and families communicate.  If you would like to discuss any concerns or ways in which we can work together to support your child's mental health, please do get in touch.
 
Below you will find links to a variety of organisations which offer excellent support and resources to support good mental health. Please click on the logos to go to their pages.
 

Advice for parents

Parents and carers: these links give excellent advice, top tips and resources to help you help your child.

How to Spot the Symptoms of Poor Mental Health

Nspcc

Mind

Youngminds

Nhs

Advice on supporting young people to have good mental health

Nspcc

Mind

Familylives

Nhs

Supporting young people who have family members with mental health concerns

Nspcc

Youngminds

Supporting young people through exam stress

Familylives

Youngminds

Nhs

 

Looking after you, the parents and carers

Familylives

Youngminds

For those who want to learn more...

Minded

Advice for young people

Students: these links take you to some useful advice on how to keep yourself mentally healthy and how to cope with the biggest of all stresses – exams!


How to maintain good mental health

Youngminds

Nhs

Coping with exam stress

Nspcc

Youngminds

Nhs

 

Helplines

These helplines offer confidential advice and someone to talk to for adults and young people.

For parents and carers:

Youngminds helpline

Nspcc helpline

For young people:

Childline

Childline helpline

Talktous helpline

The mix

Calm

Sane