Is there a ‘baby blindspot’ when it comes to child #mentalhealth? Richard Newson from @NCBtweets considers how work spanning the five #ABetterStart partnerships aims to improve awareness of early mental health. bit.ly/3f1VQF1 @TNLComFund
Category Archives: Mental Health
Health Minister Announces New Regional Mental Health Crisis Service
Health Minister Robin Swann has announced a new regional Mental Health Crisis Service.
Read health-ni.gov.uk/news/new-regio
How to make a self-soothe box
If you often find yourself struggling with feelings of anxiety or panic, try Eve’s ‘self-soothe box’. It’s a great way to help you manage those feelings – and feel more relaxed and grounded.
https://www.youngminds.org.uk/young-person/blog/how-to-make-a-self-soothe-box
Supporting Your Child With Worries About the World
Recent news online & on social media may be upsetting for young people.
If your child is feeling anxious or worried, Childline has advice and support: bit.ly/2XoQ6zr.
For advice and support if your child sees upsetting content online, visit: bit.ly/2VN2SXB.
Be Mindful on Social Media
We are thinking about how to be more mindful on social media. Words can be healing or can be hurtful. This 3 minute rule gives us time to consider how our words can impact others. It’s important wherever possible that we use our words to lift one another up.
