One conversation is all it takes to make a world of difference to someone who is struggling.
Read our recent blog for advice on how to talk to the young people in your care about suicide!
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Category Archives: Mental Health
Twiggle the Turtle’s Three Steps for Calming Down
This #NationalStressAwarenessDay, we’re sharing Twiggle the turtle’s three steps for calming down.
By practising these steps and using them throughout the day, children learn to ‘Do Turtle’ whenever they feel upset.
Find out more @PATHSEdUK here: bit.ly/3CJHVxj
Launch of Healthy Happy Minds Pilot Service in Primary Schools
Education Minister has announced the start of the Healthy Happy Minds pilot to support therapeutic & counselling services in primary schools.
The service includes all primary schools, special schools with a primary cohort and primary EOTAS provision.
Mindfulness Tip
Feeling overwhelmed? Here’s a useful mindfulness check-in
Thoughts and Feelings Getting You Down? When to Seek Help – Animation for Young People
The teams at @BBCBitesize, @topic_group and @EmergingMindsUK have put together a short film to support young teens who feel unsure about when to ask for help, how to ask for it, and what help is available.
Check it out: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z8n7qfr
