Window of tolerance

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Window of tolerance.

Mental health trainer Jenny Langley explores the concept of a ‘window of tolerance’, or comfort zone, and how to help children and young people understand what to do when things become overwhelming. She gives some practical examples of how to talk to a child or young person about their feelings.  

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Asking for help (adult)

When it’s time to talk about your mental health.

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Asking for help (young person)

A simple guide for young people to help talk about their feelings.

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CREATE a university mental health strategy

Mental Health and Wellbeing Policy for University

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Depression booklet

Featuring useful facts, figures and information, this booklet also contains sources of help and what not to say to people experiencing depression

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Five Ways to Wellbeing posters

Seven page poster pack - one for each of the Five Ways to Wellbeing: connect, give, learn, be active, take notice. Plus two all-in-one posters.

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Guide to depression for parents and carers

This booklet aims to help recognise and understand depression and how to get appropriate help for their child

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Guide to depression for parents and carers (Welsh)

This booklet aims to help parents recognise and understand depression and how to get appropriate help for their child

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Life at university (A4 poster)

A4 poster with QR code for students to find information about life at university,

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Life at university (A6 postcard)

A6 postcard with QR code for students to find information about life at university,

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Low mood poster

Poster created in partnership with Bank Workers Charity highlighting common causes of low mood, how to help yourself feel better and information on where to get more help.

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Perfectionism

Aiming high can sometimes come at a cost. This eight page guide looks at ‘unhealthy perfectionism’ – how to spot it and advice on how to develop effective interventions.

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Schools' mental health policy template

Mental Health and Wellbeing Policy for Schools 

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Supervision in education

Ten top tips for setting up staff supervision groups in schools

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Warning signs poster

A bold A3 poster showing the warning signs that tell you when someone may be depressed. This poster could save a life.

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Wellbeing Action Plan (child)

A simple, resource to help young people keep themselves well and get them through difficult times

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Wellbeing Action Plan (young person)

Our Wellbeing Action Plan is for all young people attending sixth form or college.

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Wellbeing Activities

Activity sheets on the five ways to wellbeing.

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Wellbeing Challenge 2021 school pack

Lesson plan and activities based on the five ways to wellbeing

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Wellbeing Journal

A simple, journal to help young people think about and write down the things which make them feel good.

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Five ways to wellbeing bookmark

Our bookmark features the five ways to wellbeing and some helpful techniques for when you’re feeling a bit worried. Use it as a colourful way to mark your place and calm your mind.

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Five ways to wellbeing bookmark for children

Our bookmark for children features the five ways to wellbeing and helpful techniques for when you’re feeling worried. It’s a colourful way to mark your place and calm your mind!

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Wellbeing Action Plan (adult)

A simple, resource to help adults support and maintain their wellbeing.

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