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.
Opening the conversation
Opening the conversation
Activities
Activities
Parent Zone:
10 ways to safely entertain kids at home
Eight activities to help you stay in touch with grandparents
WAVE Prescription Surf:
The Mix:
10 fun things to pass the time at home
Mental Health Foundation:
Verbal:
Stormbreak:
Specific challenges
Specific challenges
Centre for Mental Health:
Anna Freud Centre:
Young Minds:
What to do if you’re anxious about Coronavirus
Council for Disabled Children:
The Proud Trust
Voices from Care Cymru
Black Thrive Global
Safeguarding
Safeguarding
General guidance
General guidance
Young Minds:
Looking after your mental health whilst self-isolating
Parent Zone:
Looking after your family’s mental health
Children’s Society:
Coronavirus information and support
The Mix/NYA/UK Youth:
MIND:
Coronavirus and your wellbeing
OneSpace:
Crisis support
Crisis support
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
