Useful Websites

Support for Parents/Carers

https://www.healthymindsforhappykids.com/

https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/wellbeing/wellbeing/

NHS Wellbeing Audio Guides

https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/self-help/guides-tools-and-activities/mental-wellbeing-audio-guides/

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NSPCC advice on talking to your child and worries and their mental health.

https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/childrens-mental-health/

Dragonfly: Impact Education

Dragon Fly Impact Education provide resources for parents/carers to support them with the mental health and wellbeing of their children. Short videos and handy downloads are available by clicking on the link.

https://www.dragonflyimpact.com/MHweekvideos

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Partnership for children advice and practical ideas to boost your child’s wellbeing.

https://www.partnershipforchildren.org.uk/what-we-do/childrens-wellbeing-activities-for-teaching-staff-and-families.html

Young Minds – Shelter Cymru

Young Minds advice and guidance for parents on spotting and helping manage anxiety in children.

https://www.youngminds.org.uk/parent/a-z-guide/

Shout 85258 is a 24/7 UK text messaging service for times when people feel they need immediate support.

https://giveusashout.org/

Advice and guidance for parents and carers to help them support a child or young person experiencing poor
mental health

https://www.annafreud.org/parents-and-carers/

NHS advice for parents on dealing with child anger and aggression.

https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/children-and-young-adults/advice-for-parents/help-your-child-with-anger-issues/

A NHS directory of support available for a range of mental health and other issues that can affect family wellbeing.

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/mental-health-services/

https://cypf.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/mental-and-emotional-health/general-advice/

A charity providing support if you have been diagnosed with an anxiety condition.
https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/

If you are registered with a Berkshire GP and over 17 you can refer yourself for Talking Therapies support with
stress, anxiety or depression.

https://talkingtherapies.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/getting-support/sign-up-to-talking-therapies/

West Berks sources of help and support.

https://www.westberks.gov.uk/article/38956/Mental-Health-Sources-of-Help-and-Support

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Action for Children provides advice as to how parents can help their child learn to cope with anxious feelings or anxiety. There is also a chat service parents can contact.

https://parents.actionforchildren.org.uk/mental-health-wellbeing/anxious-feelings/

Information about the AnDY (Anixety and Depression in Young People - referral can be made via Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)

https://research.reading.ac.uk/andy/visiting-andy/

https://cypf.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/our-services/children-and-adolescent-mental-health-services-camhs/anxiety-and-depression-team/

Helping Your Child With Fears and Worries book

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Helping-Your-Child-Fears-Worries/dp/1472138619

Link to Empathy vs Sympathy video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Evwgu369Jw