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Useful mental health resources for supporting children and young people

 It can be difficult to know how best to empower, educate and connect children and young people so they feel supported. BBC Children in Need has identified key resources that can help below.

Centre for Mental Health: 

Coronavirus Update

Anna Freud Centre: 

About Coronavirus

Young Minds: 

What to do if you’re anxious about Coronavirus

Council for Disabled Children: 

Covid-19 support and guidance

The Proud Trust

Proud Trust resources

Voices from Care Cymru

VFCC website

Black Thrive Global

Black Thrive Global website

Mental Health Innovations: 

24/7 text helpline SHOUT: text 85258

NSPCC Helpline: 

0808 800 5000 Monday to Friday 8am – 10pm and 9am – 6pm at weekend

Childline: 

0800 1111 call or message on a 1-1 chat from 9am – midnight

 

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