COVID-19 Support
If you're worried a child may be struggling with their mental health or has anxiety about coronavirus (COVID-19), we've got advice to help you support them.
NSPCC Covid-19 Support
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/childrens-mental-health/depression-anxiety-mental-health/
“Supporting Students with Mental Health Issues” - https://www.mytutor.co.uk/schoolsblog/2017/07/21/student-mental-health-problems/
The is full of helpful information on:
- A useful overview of ways to support students with mental health issues; full of practical advice, tips, and information.
- Brief background and context of mental health problems in education – with key stats showing that 1 in 10 students have a diagnosable mental health condition; roughly translating as three students in every classroom.
- Information to help identify students with mental health problems, academic provisions that can be made, how to empower students, and how to make a positive learning environment.
- Links to other useful and relevant mental health support websites and resources for students, teachers, and counsellors.