Mental Health Awareness

The emotional wellbeing of children is just as important as their physical health

 

Good mental health allows young people to develop their resilience to cope with whatever life throws at them, and grow into well-rounded, healthy adults. Most children grow up mentally healthy, but surveys suggest that more children and young people have problems with their mental health today than 30 years ago. That’s probably because of changes in the way we live now and how that affects the experience of growing up.

If you would like further advice or feel your child may need support with any mental health issue, please do not hesitate to contact a member of the Pastoral Team on 01726 822485. You may also find the following links useful:

Your Way

Your way is a partnership between youth and mental health services in Cornwall.  Passionate about all aspects of their work, they provide quality youth services in Cornwall for, and with, young people aged 10 and over. Your way provides information, advice and guidance, counselling, mentoring and youth work, as well as opportunities to volunteer on projects to make a difference.

Website: www.your-way.org.uk  

 

 

Kooth

XenZone is a provider of online mental health services for children, young people and adults. Kooth, from XenZone, is an online counselling and emotional well-being platform for children and young people, accessible through mobile, tablet and desktop and free at the point of use.

Website: Kooth.com 

 

 

 

Childline

Young people can contact childline about anything – whatever their worry – it is better out than in! They are there to support you and help you find ways to cope.  They offer online and telephone counsellor support

Website: www.childline.org.uk 

Contact: 0800 1111

 

 

Young Minds

We’re leading the fight for a future where all young minds are supported and empowered, whatever the challenges. We’re here to make sure they get the best possible mental health support and have the resilience to overcome life’s difficulties.

Website: www.youngminds.org.uk 

Parents Helpline: 0808 802 5544

 

The Mix

The Mix is a support service for young people. They are there to help you take on any challenge you are facing, from mental health to money, from homelessness to finding a job, from break-ups to drugs.  Talk to us via online, social or our free, confidential helpline.

Website: www.themix.org.uk 

Contact: 0808 808 4994

 

Selfharm Uk

Website for young people and parents that gives greater understanding of self-harm and offers support.

Website:  www.selfharm.co.uk