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Social, emotional and mental health: information for parents and carers


Social, emotional and mental health: information for parents and carers

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Stirling Educational Psychology Service: COVID- 19: Supporting your Child's WellbeingA short video offering advice to parents on explaining Covid-19 and supporting their children's emotional wellbeing.
Young Minds: parents helplineThe Young Minds Parents Helpline is available from Monday to Friday from 9.30am to 4.00pm. Its email service also remains open and can be used at any time.
Young Minds: Talking to your child about coronavirusAdvice to parents and carers worried about a child or young person under 25, if you have questions about a child's behaviour, emotional wellbeing, or mental health condition.
Mind: coronavirus and your wellbeingAdvice on:
  • practical advice for staying at home
  • taking care of your mental health and wellbeing
  • support for work, benefits and housing
  • checklist for staying at home
Unicef: How to talk to your children about coronavirusInformation about how to talk to children and reassure them about coronavirus.
OCD UK: Coronavirus survival tipsTips on managing obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) during coronavirus. Not specifically aimed at children but which may be helpful to help parents consider how to support their child with OCD.

Rollercoaster Group on Twitter

The Rollercoaster Group usually meets face to face. At present they can not do this so have online support groups.
Winston’s Wish: coronavirus adviceInformation, advice and guidance on supporting bereaved children and young people during the coronavirus outbreak.
Child Bereavement UK: coronavirus informationAdvice and information for supporting children and young people with coronavirus related bereavements and helping them manage when they can't visit ill relatives.
CAMHS - South DurhamChild and Adolescent Mental Health Services referral information. Referrals can be made by parents.
Nosy Crow: coronavirus, a book for childrenA digital book for primary school age children, free for anyone to read on screen or print out, about the coronavirus and the measures taken to control it.


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