Wellbeing & Mindfulness

 
It’s more important than ever during the current pandemic restrictions to look after our children’s mental health and wellbeing, says a leading charity. As part of Children’s Mental Health week, free resources are being made available to help youngsters and their parents.

It is estimated one in six school-aged children now has a diagnosable mental disorder, an increase from one in nine in 2017. Effective support from an early stage not only helps children and young people cope with challenging life circumstances, but can also prevent problems from escalating and becoming more serious in adolescence and adulthood. This year’s event, which has been organised by Place2Be, starts today and runs until Sunday, 7 February with the theme of ‘Express Yourself’.

Place2Be is a children’s mental health charity with more than 25 years’ experience working with pupils, families and staff in schools. It provides mental health support in schools through one-to-one and group counselling sessions and uses tried and tested methods backed by research.

▼ View/download our Wellbeing Day Booklet

Visit childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk

View/download the ▼ Five Ways To Wellbeing
View/download the ▼ My Wellbeing Challenge Booklet
View/download the ▼ Staff Wellbeing In Difficult Times Guide
View/download the ▼ Talking To Your Child About Mental Health
County lines is a major threat to young people and vulnerable adults throughout England, Scotland and Wales, that is expanding and progressing at fast pace. Find out more information by reading the ► County Lines Parent and Carer Leaflet
 
Kooth provides free, safe, online counselling and support for young people in Sunderland aged 11-18 years and to those who are leaving the care system up to 25. It is confidential and anonymous way for young people to get help with their emotional wellbeing; to find advice and information or to speak to someone who understands. Fully trained and qualified counsellors and emotional wellbeing practitioners are available until 10pm each night, 365 days per year to talk to. www.kooth.com

View/download the ► Kooth Social Media Guide

 
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Barnado’s Wellness recovery project

The Wellness Recovery Project offers support to women and children who have been affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence. The Project also offers support to children in school to develop their understanding of healthy relationships and child sexual exploitation.

View/download the ► Wellness Recovery Leaflet and vist www.barnardos.org.uk

Young carers who are having problems at school because they are looking after someone at home can carry a Young Carers Card with them at school so that they can tell teachers when they are having a problem.

The card is for young carers who are unable to or find it difficult to:
• Arrive at school on time • Stay after school without earlier warning • Finish homework on time

Or need to:
• Carry a mobile phone (one silent) so they can keep in contact with the person they care for • Leave early so they can collect young brothers or sisters

To request a card, please download and complete the form here ► YoungCarersCard and return to communications@togetehrforchildren.org.uk you will also need to supply a digital photograph of the young person for use on their card. Please note, it might take slightly long than usual for schools to receive cards during the coronavirus pandemic.

Support available during half term breaks

Whilst the Academy is closed support with mental health issues, coping with COVID or other family issues can be accessed using the following links. Every Mind Matters offers a range of support for both parents and children in looking after your emotional well-being and for parents coping with stess due to COVID

Follow this link for further information https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/childrens-mental-health/

Local families who may need spiritual support or support with food parcels can contact: New Springs City Church, and speak to their pastor, Nathan Weaver, on 0774 516 6421.

Additional support with food parcels is also available from https://sunderland.foodbank.org.uk/

Online support and counselling is also available for our young people through the Kooth online forum with online support available daily. Visit https://Kooth.com for more information.

For any other issues, information on where and who can help can be found on http://www.sunderlandinformationpoint.co.uk/

We hope you have a restful holiday and look forward to your return.

We have here three of our new Change 4 Life Sunderland booklets. These booklets have been devised for parents and families who may struggle with limited resources or need cheaper alternatives when it comes to making family meals and have fantastic unique ideas on how to remain active whilst at home.

• Staying Active at Home ► StayingActiveAtHome.pdf
• Staying Active and Eating Healthily ► StayingActiveEatingHealthily.pdf
• Healthy and Affordable Recipes ► HealthyAffordableRecipes.pdf

Change 4 Life Sunderland work in partnership with Active Sunderland and all information about their events can be found on their Facebook page.  We have included links to Change 4 Life materials as well as useful links around mental health and wellbeing.

https://www.facebook.com/Change4LifeSunderland/
https://www.facebook.com/ActiveSland/
https://www.nhs.uk/change4life
https://www.sunderland.gov.uk/
https://www.sunderland.gov.uk/article/12526/Active-Sunderland
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/mindfulness/
https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters
https://www.mind.org.uk/

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