We all know how important it is to support our children with their physical health but families sometimes can find it harder with their mental health. Here are some useful links, webinars and videos that can help you supplement the learning that we do at school.  

If you need more support please contact your child's class teacher or Philippa Moulson, our Senior Mental Health Lead. 

You can also make a self-referral to the school nursing team (Healthy Child Programme 5-19) for continence issues, sleep issues, emotional wellbeing needs and low level anxiety by calling 0300 303 1137, option 1 or texting the parentline on 07312 277011.

The Emotional Cup

Many of our everyday interactions can help fill a child’s “emotional cup” whether it’s greeting them warmly, sharing a funny story, giving them space to talk about their interests, recognising their efforts or showing empathy for their feelings. The idea of an emotional cup is a useful way to help children understand why it’s important to notice their emotions, reach out when they feel “empty,” and learn what they can do to keep their cup full.

Sussex CAMHS webinars for families, including anxiety, building resilience and sleep can be found here: 

https://www.sussexcamhs.nhs.uk/resources/resources-for-families-carers-and-professionals/parent-and-carer-workshops

Each workshop gives an overview of a specific difficulty and also some hints and tips on how young people can be supported.  There are also links to some resources that you may find helpful, either while you are waiting for CAMHS treatment, or as an alternative to CAMHS.

There are also a range of live webinars that you can book onto here:  https://ticketlab.co.uk/series/id/1206#/ 

The Importance of Sleep Children who have poor sleep will find it harder to cope with daily life and may suffer with poor mental health. Research shows that a child who is sleep-deprived can swing between being grumpy and hyperactive, with effects that can mimic ADHD.

There is a webinar to watch on the CAMHS website and The Sleep Charity has lots of information to help you  https://thesleepcharity.org.uk/information-support/children/ 

Young Minds has lots of useful links and support ideas if your child is struggling with their mental health. https://www.youngminds.org.uk/parent/

Thought-Full offers a range of videos to support you, including confident parenting and managing parental anxiety. They can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/@thought-fullwestsussexmhst9922/playlists 

West Sussex Mind have a wide range of webinars that are free if you live in West Sussex, they include anxiety, self-harm and behaviour. You can check what is on offer here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/west-sussex-mind-8288439768

They also have some pre-recorded webinars here: https://www.westsussexmind.org/training-courses/mental-health-training/training-to-support-young-people/training-for-parents-and-carers/webinars-for-parents-and-carers 

Charlie Waller Trust There are lots of resources to support families with their children's mental health here:  https://www.charliewaller.org/what-we-offer/parents-and-carers

Parenting Smart has lots of short articles and videos to support your child's wellbeing and behaviour.  https://parentingsmart.place2be.org.uk/ 

The Importance of Sleep The Sleep Charity has lots of information to help you 

  https://thesleepcharity.org.uk/information-support/children/