Approximately 1 in 8 children and young people experience behavioural or emotional problems growing up. For many, these will resolve with time, while others will need professional support.
The most important thing to remember is you know your child best. If you're worried, think about if there has been a significant change in their behaviour, that has lasted for an extended period of time. This could be at home, school or college; with others or on their own; or in relation to specific events or changes in their life, including changes caused by the pandemic.
If you're concerned or unsure, there is lots of support out there, including professional help. www.dewis.wales is a good place to find services in your area. You can also contact the Family Information Service and your Local Children Centre. Other useful sites include:
Useful links and services for children and young people: https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/our-services/children-young-people-family-health-services/cypf-emotional-wellbeing-mental-health/resources-and-useful-links/
Hwb Young Person’s Mental Health Toolkit Here you will find six playlists to direct you to a wide range of online resources to help you through the lockdown and beyond. In each of the playlists you'll find self-help websites, apps, helplines, and more that are here to support your mental health and well-being. https://hwb.gov.wales/repository/discovery/resource/e53adf44-76cb-4635-b6c2-62116bb63a9a/en?_ga=2.151518460.459291157.1604913013-1431377124.1568902089 |
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CALM HARM: Mobile App to help teenagers resist or manage the urge to self-harm (Free)
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CHILDLINE: www.nspcc.org.uk 0800 1111 |
HARMLESS: Offer advice and Information regarding young people who may self-harm or experience such thoughts. www.harmless.org.uk |
YOUNGMINDS: www.youngminds.org.uk 0808 802 5544 |
SELF HARM UK: Offers an online space to talk and ask questions about concerns in their life. www.selfharm.co.uk |
RETHINK MENTAL ILLNESS: www.rethink.org 0300 5000 927 |
National Self Harm Network: NSHN is an online forum that lets you talk to other people in a safe, controlled environment. www.nshn.co.uk |
THE MIX: 0808 808 4994 |
PAPYRUS: Papyrus HOPElineuk 0800 068 41 41 www.papyrus.org.uk |
YOUNGMINDS CRISIS MESSENGER: Text YM to 85258 for free 24/7 support |
HEADSPACE: is a mindfulness app with lots of different programmes to support mental health |
SANE: Saneline operates from 4.30pm to 10.30pm Daily for mental health support 0300 304 7000 |
WELLMIND: This App was developed by the NHS and helps with symptoms of anxiety and depression. It’s a great way of keeping track of your thoughts and feelings. |
CATCH THAT THOUGHT: This app is great to monitor difficult thoughts and emotions, when you experience them and where. |
THE STRESS AND ANXIETY CAMPANION: The app encourages positive thinking through its simplified CBT process and helps you to understand triggers. |
THRIVE: This app helps you collect your thoughts and understand your emotions. |
MEIC: MEIC is the helpline service for children and young people up to the age of 25 in Wales. From finding out what’s going on in your local area to help dealing with a tricky situation, Meic will listen even when no-one else will. We won’t judge you and will help by giving you information, useful advice and the support you need to make a change - https://www.meiccymru.org/ |
Mind: http://www.mind.org.uk/ |