Mental health resources for parents and staff working with young people

We publish free resources for professionals, parents, young people and others interested in mental and emotional wellbeing.

All resources are available as free downloads and free printed copies are available for most of our leaflets, posters and guides.

Here are some of our most popular resources, for parents, staff and young people. We are adding to them all the time.

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Starting University

A brand new resource for young people about to start university

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Supporting a child with anxiety

A guide for parents and carers

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Wellbeing Action Plan (aged 16+)

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

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Life after lockdown Wellbeing Action Plan

During the coronavirus pandemic, we have all been through enormous change and some of us may experience further uncertainty and change in the coming weeks and months

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Work from home wellbeing action plan

This is a personalised, practical tool that we can all use whether or not we have a mental health issue. There are sections for you to complete, including a positive daily plan.

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Supporting children returning to school (parents & carers)

Guidance for parents and carers on how to help your child prepare to go back to school

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Supporting children returning to school (teachers)

Guidance for school staff on how to comfort primary school pupils while maintaining social distancing

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Coping with self-harm

This guide includes information on the nature and causes of self-harm and how to support a young person for parents and carers

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Young people who self-harm

A guide for school staff

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Perfectionism

How to spot and respond to unhealthy perfectionism

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Asking for help

Tips for young people on when it’s time to talk about their mental health, or if they want to help a friend

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Social media and teenagers

A practical guide for parents and carers of teenagers on using social media

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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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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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Wellbeing Challenge activity pack (primary)

An activity pack for children, filled with fun activities following the Five Ways to Wellbeing

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Wellbeing Challenge activity pack (secondary)

An activity pack for young people, filled with fun activities following the Five Ways to Wellbeing

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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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Patent and trade mark professionals

Protecting your mental health and wellbeing: A guide for patent and trade mark professionals

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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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Parents guide to depression (Welsh)

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

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Coping with self-harm (Welsh)

A guide for parents and carers in Welsh

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Supporting children & young people as they settle back into education

Ideas for parents and carers on how to support their children as schools reopen.

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FE Industry specific teaching guides

Starting conversations about mental health with students in specific industries

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Resources

Starting University

Supporting a child with anxiety

Wellbeing Action Plan (aged 16+)

Life after lockdown Wellbeing Action Plan

Work from home wellbeing action plan

Supporting children returning to school (parents & carers)

Supporting children returning to school (teachers)

Coping with self-harm

Young people who self-harm

Perfectionism

Asking for help

Social media and teenagers

Wellbeing Action Plan (child)

Guide to depression for parents and carers

Wellbeing Challenge activity pack (primary)

Wellbeing Challenge activity pack (secondary)

Warning signs poster

Patent and trade mark professionals

Depression booklet

Parents guide to depression (Welsh)

Coping with self-harm (Welsh)

Supporting children & young people as they settle back into education

FE Industry specific teaching guides

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