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The Anna Freud centre have a new online research library which houses a collection of evidence based material on children and young people’s mental health written and co-written by the Centre staff. Explore: https://crowd.in/I5IxM8 #AnnaFreudResearch
https://www.headstogether.org.uk/ “Through our work with young people, emergency response, homeless charities, and with veterans, we have seen time and time again that unresolved mental health problems lie at the heart of some of our greatest social challenges.” – The Prince of Wales A report has been put together by the Heads Together Charity Partners. https://royalfoundation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/HeadsTogetherFiveYearReport.pdf
Mental Health First Aid England’s latest Impact Report is now available. The report marks 15 years of MHFA England’s journey to train one in ten people in mental health knowledge, awareness, and skills. https://mhfaengland.org/mhfa-centre/news/celebrating-15-years-improving-the-mental-health-of-the-nation/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=organic-social&utm_campaign=80percentwp&utm_content=ImpactReportNewsItem_Contentnativeimage_Other-campaign_Nov-23-2022
https://anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/anti-bullying-week Read the report about the impact and reach of Anti-bullying week. https://anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/sites/default/files/uploads/attachments/Anti-Bullying%20Week%20-%20what%20is%20it%20and%20what%20does%20it%20achieve%20document%20-%20FINAL%202022.pdf
This takes place 14-18 November this year. The theme is “Reach Out” The week will kick off with Odd Socks day on Monday 14th. Click on the following link for resources: https://anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/anti-bullying-week/anti-bullying-week-2022-reach-out
A two-day online training course for senior mental health leads, helping you develop a sustainable whole-school approach to mental health. The CPD-accredited course combines the expertise of Anna Freud Centre’s clinicians and tutors with a knowledgeable community of practice. Book your place: https://www.annafreud.org/training/training-and-conferences-overview/online-training-live-and-self-directed-courses/senior-mental-health-lead-training/
NB: www.mentalhealth.org.uk Mental Health.org have lots of how-to… guides which include lots of evidence-based information on different ways that you can help to look after your mental health. They’re all free to read online and download, or you can buy printed copies. Looking after your mental health | Mental Health Foundation
NB: www.youngminds.org.uk Wear yellow on 10 October and donate to Young Minds this World Mental Health Day. Together we can create a brighter future for young people’s mental health. Sign up for free School fundraising packs: https://www.youngminds.org.uk/support-us/fundraising/sign-up-to-helloyellow/
Click on the link for some helpful resources: https://www.iasp.info/wp-content/uploads/World-Suicide-Prevention-Day-Suggested-Activities.pdf