Our Minds Matter
The emotional wellbeing of our young people matters.
It’s normal for young people to face emotional challenges growing up and their mental health is as important as their general physical health and wellbeing.
We recognise that everyone has a role to play in supporting young people to keep emotionally well and thinking about what might help when someone needs additional support with their mental health. We think it’s important to think about what we do in a flexible way, with different layers of support and action from different people and services.
More information is available on Fife Council’s website for adults supporting young people.
There are five key ways of keeping emotionally well. Have a look at the simple things we can all do to make a difference on our Five ways to look after your Wellbeing page.
HandsOn
The HandsOn website provides help and practical advice for supporting children and young people’s mental health and emotional wellbeing. This website is for parents, carers and people who work with children and young people in Fife.
Fife’s Educational Psychology Service (EPS)
Fife’s Educational Psychology Service (EPS) provide assessment, consultation and advice to schools and parents about children’s wellbeing, learning and behaviour.
Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families
You may find information on the Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families useful when talking about mental health with your child.
Solihull Approach Parenting Courses
The Solihull Approach aims to improve emotional health and wellbeing by supporting relationships and helping us to understand young people’s behaviours in a non-judgemental way – developing the most appropriate responses.
Solihull Approach Parenting Courses are for all to access online. Type in the code TARTAN.
Sources of further information
- ParentZone has information on Alcohol, Bullying, Drugs, Sexual Relationships, Smoking and other issues
- Childline covers a wide range of advice
