Advice and resources for children and young people
This section of the toolkit contains advice and resources on mental health for children and young people. Navigate the children and young people section using the information hubs below.
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Suicidal thoughts and self-harm
Read more of: Suicidal thoughts and self-harmChildren and young people can find resources and support below to help when experiencing suicidal thoughts or self harming. If you feel extremely distressed and worried that you might not be able to keep yourself safe, there is lots of urgent support available, including 24/7 NHS mental health helplines in every London borough. If you’re […]
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Sleep problems
Read more of: Sleep problemsFind resources and tips on how to improve your sleep as way of protecting your mental health. Sleep problems Audio: Sleep problems – This NHS webpage provides you with mental wellbeing audio guides. These guides have ben created to boost your mood and help you through feelings such as anxiety. This page also has a link […]
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Bereavement support
Read more of: Bereavement supportThe below organisations offer support to help children and young people who have experienced a bereavement. Don’t suffer alone. Child Bereavement UK – supporting bereaved children and young people Child Bereavement UK provide information to help children and young people deal with various emotions when experiencing a bereavement, such as coping with feeling anxious, angry, […]
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Covid-19 resources
Read more of: Covid-19 resourcesThis page contains resources to support children and young people on understanding COVID-19 measures. COVID-19 resources for primary school age children Coronavirus fact sheet for children Information for children by National Geographic Kids about what coronavirus is, how it started, what social distancing means, and what you can do to help! The Stay Home […]
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Young people with ADHD
Read more of: Young people with ADHDFind resources to support young people living with Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) on this page. Advice for young people with ADHD Good Thinking (Digital mental wellbeing platform) provides 8 top tips for children and young people with living with ADHD as well as directing you to other resources if you need further help. […]
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Young people over 13 years old
Read more of: Young people over 13 years oldYoung people aged over 13 years of age can find resources on this page to supporting different areas of your mental health, including coping under the pressures of exam season. Coping under pressure 10 stress busters – This NHS webpage advises you on 10 ways to deal with stress. It outlines 10 healthy coping mechanisms and […]
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Young people under 13 years old
Read more of: Young people under 13 years oldThis page contains resources to support young people under the age of 13, including coping with COVID-19 and general worries about your mental health. Advice on Coronavirus & Mental Health Good thinking is a digital mental wellbeing support for London. This section of the website provides mental health tips for children and young people, […]
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The Unsung Superhero of Eating Disorder Services
Read more of: The Unsung Superhero of Eating Disorder ServicesContributed by Anny, Blogger and Lived Experience Practitioner with the Healthy London Partnership Adult Eating Disorder Programme Introducing the Administrator. Administrators are often underestimated for what they bring to a service or organisation. Employed as a runner on set rather than cast in a leading role, they’re regularly found hanging on to the bottom rung […]
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Eating Disorders and Transitions
Read more of: Eating Disorders and TransitionsContributed by Hannah, Lived Experience Practitioner with the Healthy London Partnership Adult Eating Disorder Programme Trigger warning: this post contains references to struggling with eating disorder conditions. Please ask for support if you need it from your GP or by visiting Beat’s website for information and resources. Individuals with eating disorders commonly experience a range of transitions. […]