Mental Health Services for Children and Young People in Gloucestershire
This is a really useful summary of the mental health services on offer within Gloucestershire, giving a brief description of services provided, age restrictions and contact information.
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Mental Health Services for young people in Gloucestershire | [pdf 726KB] |
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Talking to Your Child about Mental Health
This excellent resource contains great ideas about how to talk to your child about mental health. The document incorporates ideas which have come from children themselves, revealing how they would like to be supported by their families. It also contains practical ideas and conversation starters which can prompt great discussions around mental health and wellbeing.
After-school restraint collapse
Picture the scene: your child comes out of school and the teacher says they’ve behaved like the perfect child all day, but the moment you get home they have a complete meltdown.
Is this scene familiar to you?! Then you are not alone!
This behaviour is what some psychologists refer to as ‘after-school restraint collapse’ and it’s not unusual. It happens because your child has been busy managing their emotions all day as they navigate the complexities of school life. When they get home, that’s their safe space to let it all out! If you would like to find out more about this including strategies to support, please read the attachment.
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The After School Restraint Collapse | [pdf 47KB] |
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Coping with self-harm - a guide for parents
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Coping with Self-harm - a guide for parents | [pdf 2MB] |
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Useful Links
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NHS Mental Health Support |
| Find advice and support for parents who have children or teenagers with mental health problems | |
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Young Minds |
| Young Minds provides young people with tools to look after their mental health. The website is full of advice and information on what to do if you're struggling with how you feel. We empower parents and adults who work with young people, to be the best support they can be to the young people in their lives | |
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Charlie Waller - Coping with Self Harm guide for parents |
| Guide for parents supporting children who self-harm | |
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Lumi Nova |
| Fun digital therapy for childhood anxiety | |
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TIC+ |
| Tic+ Gloucestershire based charity supporting children (9+) with their mental health via counselling, anonymous 1:1 telephone or online chat, live on-line sessions, parent support and advice. | |
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Place 2 Be |
| Improving Children's Mental Health | |
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HappyMaps |
| Support, advice, information and signposting for young people on mental health, all in one place | |
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Childline |
| Childline In addition to the 0800 1111 contact number, Childline provides information, advice and resources to children to support them with managing their mental health and access to immediate 1:1 counsellor chat and 'Ask Sam' | |
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NSPCC Support |
| Support for parents in managing their child's mental health | |
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Winston's Wish |
| Charity providing advice and support to children who are grieving |