Welcome to the Mental Health Support page for parents and carers of Hillpark Secondary School. We understand that supporting your child’s mental health is the greatest importance to you, and we’re here to provide you with valuable resources and guidance. Together, we can create a nurturing environment that promotes good mental health and resilience.
Supporting your child’s mental health is a collaborative effort between parents/carers, schools and the wider community. By working together, we can ensure that our young people receive the care and support they need to reach their full potential.
If someone is in immediate danger call 999.
There are a range of organisation that can offer immediate support for mental health:
NHS 24
Call: 111
(open 365 days a year, 24 hours a day)
Childline
Call: 0800 1111
(open 365 days a year, 24 hours a day)
Samaritans
Call: 116 123
(open 365 days a year, 24 hours a day)
Papyrus – suicide prevention for young people under 35
Call: 0800 068 4141
(open 365 days a year, 9am – midnight)
Here is a collection of websites that provide valuable information and resources to promote good mental health.
Young Minds
Young Minds Parental Survival Guide
Young Minds Parental Helpline
NHS Resources
Five steps to improve mental health
Sleep Foundation
Supporting teens with sleeping challenges
MIND
RETHINK
NSPCC
Mental health tips for parents
SANE
Emotional support to people affected by mental health problems and their families and friends.
PLACE2BE
Improving Children’s mental health
PARENTING MENTAL HEALTH
Support on how to parent a child with poor mental health
SAMH – Scottish Association for Mental Health
Support for parents and carers to help equip their child with tools for managing their mental health
MIND ED INFORMATION PORTAL
Safe and reliable advice about young people’s mental health, created by experts and parents together
The Anna Freud Centre
Advice for parents and carers: talking mental health with young people at secondary school
