Wellbeing Resources

Online search tool for finding mental health support near you: https://hubofhope.co.uk

Emotional Literacy Support website (posts free resources weekly): https://www.elsa-support.co.uk/

Relax Kids website- mindfulness and wellbeing resources: https://relaxkids.com

Free app designed to support mental health (through CBT and positive psychology exercises): https://www.happify.com/

Free online tool to help you feel prepared before a GP appointment: https://www.docready.org/

Free self care app suitable for children/teens/adultshttps://finchcare.com/#/home

Charity for young people with parent’s with a mental illness: https://ourtime.org.uk/

Young Minds Parents Guide for Looking After Yourself: https://www.youngminds.org.uk/parent/parents-guide-to-looking-after-yourself/ https://www.youngminds.org.uk/parent/parents-a-z-mental-health-guide/

Parents Social Media Guide: How to help your child is using social media safely: https://www.internetmatters.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Internet-Matters-Guide-Official-UK-Social-Media-Guidance.pdf

Free Online Safety Guides for parents on social media apps/online gaming:  https://nationalonlinesafety.com/training

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Skills Training Workbook, produced by Hertfordshire Partnership NHS: https://breathe-edu.co.uk/resource/cognitive-behavioural-therapy-cbt-skills-workbook-hertfordshire-partnership-nhs-foundation-trust/

Anxiety workbook for young people and adults: https://www.moodjuice.scot.nhs.uk/anxiety.asp

Mentally Healthy Schools (quality-assured information, advice and resources to help schools understand and promote young person’s mental health and wellbeing): https://www.mentallyhealthyschools.org.uk/

On My Mind (website with resources to empower young people to make informed choices about their mental health): https://www.annafreud.org/on-my-mind/

Zones Of Regulation and Autism: Animated Social Stories for Children With Autism – YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnrBrHJ7WNc

KitKat Send Support Grouphttp://www.signolcommunitycentre.com or visit the Facebook Page: Kitkat Send Parent & carer Support Group or call: 07944 876191.

Shout 85258:- If you’re finding things tough and struggling to cope, why not visit ‘Give us a shout. Whether you’re a student looking finding ways to cope with loneliness or anxiety:  https://giveusashout.org/get-help

“Chathealth” Stockport School Nursing are going live with ‘Chathealth’ today. This is a confidential help and advice tool for 11- to 19-year-olds who live in Stockport or attend school in Stockport. It is a digital online platform which enables a safe and secure messaging service between healthcare professionals and service users:  https://chathealth.nhs.uk/start-a-chat/h/StockportSNs

Winston’s Wish is a charity offering support to young people and children who have experienced bereavement and are dealing with grief. Any young person from pre-school age up to 25 can access their services.They offer practical support, advice and counselling to bereaved young people and their families. They provide a free Helpline, for advice, guidance and support following a bereavement- 08088 020 021. They offer email support at ask@winstonswish.org They also provide a online chat for young people through their website 3-8pm. For free and confidential support in a crisis- young people can text ‘WW’ to 85258. Please visit their website at https://www.winstonswish.org/supporting-you/grief-support-young-people/ for more information.

Zocdoc: https://www.zocdoc.com/blog/preventing-self-harm-in-teens-a-guide-for-appropriate-intervention/–

Beat Eating Disorders: Eating Disorders Awareness Week (EDAW) 2024 | 26 February – 3 March 2024 https://edaw.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/