Mental wellbeing | Parent Health and Wellbeing Information Site

The content on this page looks at how parents can support their child with their mental wellbeing. It is not designed to look at specific mental health conditions.

How do we start a mental health conversation with your child / young person (young-minds-conversation-starters_final-003)?

If you have good mental wellbeing, you can:

make the most of your potential
cope with life
play a full part in your family, workplace, community and among friends.

Mental wellbeing is important at all times of our lives. Children and young people thrive in situations where they feel safe, secure and respected. Family and friends have a strong influence on mental wellbeing and shape the habits and behaviours which can last a lifetime.

How we can achieve this is by taking time to talk – and listen – to our children and the best way to approach this is with a casual conversation – ask them how they are feeling and letting them say what they want to say will help. Showing them warmth, keeping them active and learning, letting them hang out with friends and explore their local environment is also important. More information is available in the leaflet below.

Leaflets (click on the picture to access the leaflet)

Healthier minds – East Renfrewshire’s guide to promote the mental wellbeing of our children and young people.

Coping-with-Self-Harm- Brochure

MHF-A time for us

You are never too young to talk about Mental Health

Mental health guidance for Parents

wellbeing tips

clear your head – winter tips

British RedCross loneliness and wellbeing toolkit

British RedCross adult digital sessions

Heath and Wellbeing Tips

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Health and wellbeing tips and links

Health and Wellbeing

A GUIDE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE- A creative self help guide to staying healthy and happy

Growth Mindset

5ways_Leaflet_digital

I’m Worried About My Child

Make It Count

Starting The Mental Health Conversation_

Websites / Apps (click on the picture to access the site)

Exchange Parents Page –What can I do to support my child?⭐Our counsellors and practitioners are often asked how parents and carers can support their child’s mental health and wellbeing.👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Full of useful tips, ideas and Free Resources for you to support the wellbeing of children and young people. Parents Page

Clic – Free online community supporting everyone with their mental health (clic-uk.org)

Every family is different and every family faces different challenges. But all of us, no matter who it is in the family, need to look after our mental health. This is truer than ever due to the year and a half we’ve all had.