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In order to get the most out of learning at school, college or in the workplace, we need to be mentally fit and healthy. Anxiety, depression and other mental health issues can have a major impact on our ability to learn, affecting our energy levels, concentration, focus and confidence. Click on the links below to discover a range of resources, organisations and information that will help you deal with life’s stresses and support good mental wellbeing.
Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families
Advice and information to help parents/carers support young people struggling with poor mental health, including a range of parent/carer-produced resources to help navigate the mental health system and find the right support.
Barnardo’s
Videos and other resources on looking after your and your family's wellbeing during Covid, covering subjects such as talking about the pandemic, dealing with anxiety and loneliness, and the work-life balance.
Charlie Waller
Mental health charity Charlie Waller offers free resources, a network of support groups, and training through schools to help parents/carers support their children’s mental wellbeing.
Future Learn
Free, short e-learning courses focused on helping young people manage low mood and depression during Covid, looking at managing difficult thoughts, healthy habits, self-care and resilience.
Mind
Sources of support and information for both new and returning university students, studying full-time or part-time during the coronavirus pandemic.
Mind – teen covid support
Advice on how to support your teen's wellbeing during coronavirus, including dealing with negative coping strategies such as drink and drugs, supporting changes in school or college, and keeping them safe online.
MindEd
A huge range of e-learning sessions for parent/carers looking to support children and teens, covering mental health topics such as acting on your concerns, counselling, and what to do in a crisis.
NHS - Apps Library
Features a range of mental health apps that have been assessed by the NHS covering topics from managing anxiety and stress to coping with suicidal thoughts.
NHS - Every Mind Matters
Guidance on looking after young people during Covid, including the importance of listening, clear communication, creating routines and keeping active.
NSPCC
Information and support to help parents/carers keep their children safe — from advice on mental health to online safety, and what to do if you’re worried about a child.
Student Minds
Features a parent/carer FAQ on how to support children moving from school to university, plus information on student mental wellbeing, and dealing with accommodation issues and exam stress.
Student Space
Support via phone, text and online for higher education students, including during coronavirus/lockdown, plus tools and information to help with mental health, studies, money and more, and a look-up tool to find support at your university.
Sussex Children and Young People's Mental Health Services
A list of common mental health problems and life challenges that young people face, plus information and advice to enable parents/carers to support them.
Student Minds
Features a comprehensive parent/carer FAQ on how to support children making the school-university transition, plus an A to Z mental health guide and other sources of support.
Young Minds
Sources of support for your child's mental health during Covid, as well as advice on returning to school, home-schooling and accessing mental health services during the pandemic.
Young Minds Parents Helpline
Support for parents/carers.