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Mental Health Awareness Week 2022 toolkit of resources

NB: www.mentallyhealthyschools.org.uk https://mentallyhealthyschools.org.uk/resources/mental-health-awareness-week-2022-toolkit-of-resources/?utm_source=afc&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=summerterm&utm_content=calendar A toolkit of resources for Mental Health Awareness Week 2022, highlighting this year’s theme of loneliness.

Anna Freud – Resources

Anna Freud, hosted through the MentallyHealthySchools.org.uk platform have a fantastic and expanding library of dedicated resources. From videos, to assembly plans, information and guidance, online activities and support with school policies and training, there is a huge amount to be found. Follow the link: https://www.mentallyhealthyschools.org.uk/resources/

Childline’s Calm Zone

There are lots of ways to feel calmer. The trick is finding out what works for each individual. Childline have free resources of ideas, games, tools and exercises designed to help children and young people stay calm as much as possible. To find out more click here: www.childline.org.uk/toolbox/calm-zone/ How Are You Feeling? Good Okay Excellent […]

Build Back Childhood

https://www.ncb.org.uk/buildbackchildhood A really interesting read: Before the pandemic, a child’s health, wellbeing and life chances were powerfully shaped by the circumstances of their birth. The pandemic has painfully exposed these inequalities, with disadvantaged children falling even further behind their peers in education, and those who were already vulnerable being put at even greater risk.Image The […]

Lets talk loneliness

It’s ok to feel lonely, particularly at a time like this. Don’t suffer in silence, we can all help each other stay connected. It has been loneliness awareness week. A music video has been released to support Shout 85258. https://giveusashout.org/latest/loneliness-week-video-raises-awareness-shout-85258-and-youth-mental-health-support/