Wellbeing

Wellbeing and Mental Health at St Joseph's

At St Joseph's Primary School, we believe in promoting positive mental health and emotional wellbeing to ensure that the school is a community where everyone feels able to thrive and SHINE. Our school ethos and values underpin everything that we do

Resources to support families and children at home...

We have our NSPCC page under 'SAFEGUARDING' for more information on staying safe.

Don't forget we have a range of story books and other resources in school that you can borrow.

Please speak to Mrs Cleaver or Miss Payne in confidence.

Or take a look at: https://www.elsa-support.co.uk/

We supported World Mental Health Day in October

Our Wellbeing Champions led the Assembly; feeding back their learning from Mental Health Day

Mindfulness guide for families

Taking care of your own mental health and well-being is essential for your family. Our best-selling mindfulness guide is filled with exercises and activities to help give you and your family the space to manage how you're feeling in the here and now.

https://shop.nspcc.org.uk/collections/mindfulness-books/products/a-little-bit-of-peace-and-quiet-a-mindfulness-guide-for-parents-and-little-ones?_ga=2.73805399.450238382.1633940367-105564410.1633940367

https://www.mindful.org/mindfulness-for-kids/

NHS URGENT MENTAL HEALTH HELP LINE

https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/mental-health/find-an-urgent-mental-health-helpline

Help for children

Sometimes children worry about their parents or family members and might need someone to talk to. They can talk to Childline online or by calling 0800 1111 at any time 24/7.

There's also useful advice on the Childline website about supporting a family member with a mental health issue.

Anxiety

(Separation Anxiety, Generalised Anxiety, Social Anxiety also Phobias, Panic/Panic Attacks, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder)

These Websites offer expert Free advice and downloadable Resources

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

https://www.hope-wellness.com/blog/24-resources-for-children-and-teens-with-anxiety-and-their-families

https://www.mentallyhealthyschools.org.uk/

resources/supporting-children-with-anxiety-tools-for-parents/

https://www.copingcatparents.com/Resources_for_

Kids

https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/blog/2017/09/28/new-free-resources-to-help-anxious-children

Self Esteem

For support with a child experiencing feelings of failure or insecurities.

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

https://www.familylives.org.uk/advice/

primary/health-and-development/helping-your-child-build-self-esteem/

https://www.todaysparent.com/kids/kids-health/signs-you-have-a-highly-sensitive-child/

https://www.camhsnorthderbyshire.nhs.uk/

low-self-esteem

https://childmind.org/article/12-tips-raising-confident-kids/

Bereavement

To help support the loss of a family member, pet or other significant being.

Don't forget to ask Mrs Cleaver or Miss Payne for story books to support this at home.

https://www.childbereavementuk.org/supporting-bereaved-children-and-young-people

https://www.winstonswish.org/supporting-you/supporting-a-bereaved-child/

https://www.cruse.org.uk/get-support/supporting-children-and-young-people/

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

https://www.sueryder.org/how-we-can-help/bereavement-information/supporting-a-child/how-do-i-support-a-bereaved-child

https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/help/support/bereaved-family-friends/supporting-grieving-child/grief-affect-child

https://wiltshiretreehouse.org.uk/

Low Mood / Depression

https://www.youngminds.org.uk/parent/a-z-guide/depression-and-low-mood/

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

https://www.mentallyhealthyschools.org.uk/

mental-health-needs/low-mood-or-depression/low-mood-or-depression/

https://www.childrenssociety.org.uk/

information/young-people/well-being/resources/depression