Listening skills
Listening is a skill we often forget to use but we need to develop this skill if we want to help our family members with their wellbeing. To learn more please view the clip below or visit the site below.
Helpful sites:
Parent talk – Listening skills
YOUNGMINDs – How to be a good listener
When and how to start a converstion about Mental Health?
R U OK is a super website which outlines the warning signs to look out for and 4 simple steps to help you have a converstion with a family member about their wellbeing. To learn more watch the clip below or visit their website.
Talking to autisitic and neurodivergent children and young people
Research has shown that autistic and neurodivergent people can be more likely to experience anxiety and depression and be at risk of self-harm and suicide. For advice on how to support neurodiverse individuals with their mental health please visit the NHS Ayrshire and Arran NEST and R U OK site.
Talking to LGBTQI+ individuals
Surveys from organisations like LGBT Youth Scotland and the Samaritans highlight significantly higher rates of suicidal thoughts, self-harm, and suicide attempts among LGBTQI+ individuals in Scotland compared to the general population. For more informtion on how to support LGBTQI+ individuals please click on this link.
Some helpful sites
Children First – Children First Support line | Children First
SAMH – Parents and carers
YOUNGMINDs – Including a parent helpline – We can can support you
Better health – every mind matters
NCPCC – How to talk to children about difficult topics
Clips
SeeMe – Speaking to your children about a mental health problem
