Resources
Free guides and workbooks for professionals, parents, young people and others interested in mental and emotional wellbeing.
All resources are available as free downloads and some are available as printed copies. Hard copies can be ordered from our online shop.
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Listed below are our resources for those caring for or working with young people, and managers and others in the workplace. We have lots more information and practical advice about mental health in our Information section.
Prescribing antidepressants
Leading expert, Prof. Hamish McAllister-Williams offers practical, clinical advice for GPs
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Consultations with young people
GP consultations with young people experiencing mental health issues By Dr Maryanne Freer
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The wellbeing toolkit
A short video exploring how to create a simple wellbeing toolkit for children and young people
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Nutrition and Mental Health
We explore the link between nutrition and mental health
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Window of tolerance
In this video we explore the concept of a 'window of tolerance', with practical suggestions for supporting younger children
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COVID-19 stress response
We discuss how the current COVID-19 pandemic can impact our stress responses
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Perfectionism - practical tips for staff
We explore the concept of perfectionism in children and young people, with practical tips on supporting them
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Contingent self-worth
Here we explore the concept of contingent self-worth in children and young people
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Adverse childhood experiences
Our trainer introduces us to Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) and how they might impact on our health, choices and behaviours as adults
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Self-care for students with eating disorders
This session includes six tips and strategies including staying in wellbeing 'credit', using the BLAST approach
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Child refugees
Dr Mina Fazel
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Children Whose Behaviour Challenges
Professor Tamsin Ford
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Bullying
Professor Neil Humphrey
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Male Mental Health
By Dr Andrew Reeves
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Children in Alternative Provision (Outdoor Education)
By Mark Hillyer
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Children Living in Poverty
By David Ayre
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Children Excluded from School (or at risk)
By Dr Claire Parker
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Body image and image enhancing drugs
By Andy Madison and Naomi Handley-Ward
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Children from Black & Minority Ethnic Communities
By Lorraine Khan
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Young People in contact with the Youth Justice System
By Nick Hickmott
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Children who Experience Domestic Violence and Abuse
By Gill Allen
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Young carers
By Dr Alan Cooklin
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The online world with Dr Sangeet Bhullar
Digital citizenship and the importance of young people having a positive relationship with the online world
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Interview with Maaria Mahmood from the Muslin Youth Helpline
Andy chats to Maaria Mahmood from the Muslin Youth Helpline
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Interview with Annie Nash, Black Minds Matter UK
Annie tells us about the the importance of connecting Black individuals and families with free professional mental health services across the UK
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The impact of trauma on mental health with Professor Siobhan O'Neill
Our trainer discusses the impact of trauma on mental health with Professor Siobhan O'Neill
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Interview with Dr John Coleman
In this interview Andy Caress and John Coleman discuss the role of the developing teen brain on mental health
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The impact of becoming a father on mental health with Mark Williams
Mark Williams discusses the impact of becoming a father on mental health, with implications for wider family support.
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Session 1 - Key principles
We looks at some of the key principles you will need to consider when supporting students in those informal situations
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Session 2 - Signs to look out for
An introduction to signs of deteriorating mental health
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Session 3 - Key Skills
This session identifies the skills you need to support someone who is distressed
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Session 4 - transitions
An introduction to the ways in which some students are affected emotionally when they leave home to come to university
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Session 5 - at risk or in crisis
This session focuses on how best to respond to students who are experiencing crises, and/or take risks with their, or others, wellbeing
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Session 6 - case study
A recap to bring together skills from the other sessions to provide you with a key summary of how to help students, as well as showing good practice in action through a case study
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Annual review 2019
Highlights from across the Charlie Waller Trust in 2019
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Annual review 2020
Impact and updates from across the Charlie Waller Trust in 2020.
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Trustees' Annual Report and Financial Statements
Read our trustee's yearly report and statements.
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Construction students - teaching guide
Teaching guide workbook for further education tutors
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Construction students - PowerPoint
Supporting PowerPoint slides
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Agriculture and land-based studies students - teaching guide
Teaching guide workbook for further education tutors
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Creative industry students - teaching guide
Teaching guide workbook for further education tutors
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Admin and IT students - teaching guide
Teaching guide workbook for further education tutors
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Admin and IT students - PowerPoint
Supporting PowerPoint slides
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Hair and beauty students - teaching guide
Teaching guide workbook for further education tutors
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Hair and beauty students - PowerPoint
Supporting PowerPoint slides
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Agriculture and land-based studies students- PowerPoint
Supporting PowerPoint slides
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Creative industry students - PowerPoint
Supporting PowerPoint slides
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Making the move to university: LGBTQ+ students
Read our resource on how you can best take care of your mental health when making the transition to university if you are part of the LGBTQ+ community.
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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 Challenge 2021 home pack
Activities for parents and carers to print off and do with their children at home
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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 (aged 16+)
Our new Wellbeing Action Plan is for all young people attending sixth form or college.
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Talking about suicide
A guide for college staff developed in partnership with the Association of Colleges
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Top Tips For Students
A booklet giving tips on how students can look after their mental health.
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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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Taking care of your mental health for occupational health practitioners
This resource for occupational health practitioners suggests ways for you to take time out of your day to focus on yourself in order to stay healthy and stress-free.
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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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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 a child with anxiety
A guide for parents and carers to help understand anxiety more clearly and begin to address it.
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Supervision in education
Ten top tips for setting up staff supervision groups in schools
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Starting University
This guide offers tips and guidance on how to get the best out of your time at university and maintain good mental health.
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Students Against Depression posters
Posters to be displayed in Higher and Further Education areas
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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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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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Patent and trade mark professionals
Protecting your mental health and wellbeing: A guide for patent and trade mark professionals
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Making the move to university: young carers
Read how to access support and prioritise your mental health while transitioning to university as a young carer.
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Making the move to university: students with adverse childhood experiences
Resource for those starting university who have had adverse childhood experiences such as trauma or abuse.
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Making the move to university: not fitting in
Read our guide on how to protect your wellbeing if you are starting university and feel like you may not fit in in any way.
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Making the move to university: international students
Moving to university is especially tough for those who are coming from another country. Don't forget to make sure you prioritise your mental health, and read how to do so here.
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Making the move to university: care leavers
Read how to look after your mental health if you are starting university after being in care.
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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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Looking after yourself during your GCSEs - A guide for pupils
Packed with practical tips and ideas to support young people before, during and after exam time.
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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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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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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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Five Ways to Wellbeing posters
Five posters - one for each of the Five Ways to Wellbeing: connect, give, learn, be active, take notice
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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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Coronavirus: Quick tips for Line Managers
Tips to help line managers protect their staff’s mental health when
working from home
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Coronavirus: guide for line managers
A guide to help employers support staff mental health during Covid-19.
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Coping with self-harm (Welsh)
This Welsh language 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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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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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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An emotionally healthy approach to GCSEs - A guide for teachers
Packed with practical tips and ideas to support young people before, during and after exam time.
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An emotionally healthy approach to GCSEs - A guide for parents
Packed with practical tips and ideas to support young people before, during and after exam time.
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Advancing the mental health and wellbeing agenda
A guide to help senior leaders put in place measures to ensure that workplaces are mentally healthy
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Young people who self-harm
Developed by researchers at the University of Oxford, this guide includes information on the nature and
causes of self-harm and how to support a young person for school staff.
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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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FE Industry specific teaching guides
Starting conversations about mental health with students in specific industries
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