There are lots of ways we can help you to support your child with their mental health and wellbeing.

We have our own Education Mental Health Practitioner, Niki, who works within the Mental Health in Schools Team (MHST).  To find out more about the MHST and the service they offer, please click below.

There are also many websites which you might find useful:

http://www.Youngminds.org.uk Young Minds have a really useful website with support and advice

http://www.kooth.com Young people can sign up and access online counselling and moderated forums by qualified and registered health professionals

https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/school-nursing Information about the school nursing service and ChatHealth which is a text support service for young people between 11-19 and living in Dorset

BBC – Headroom – Your Mental Health Toolkit – BBC site with lots of podcasts, information and resources

https://www.healthforkids.co.uk/ A website aimed at supporting you during a child’s primary school years. There is an area for children and grown ups. Run by Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust with additional input from trusts across the country.

Anna Freud Centre – The Anna Freud Centre is a world leading mental health charity for children, young people and their families.

Connection – Dorset’s 24/7 helpline that anyone, of any age, can call for advice/support. 0800 652 0190

Listening ear – 1-1 telephone appointments with a family support adviser for parents/carers looking for a listening ear, reassurance and practical and emotional support.

Relate – If you’re having problems in your family life, there are lots of ways Relate can help you. They can offer parenting tips, advice, as well as family or individual counselling

Parents Week  (camhsdorset.org) –  MHST Resources for Parents: Helping children manage anxiety and worries