About mental health
We all have mental health in the same way that we have physical health. Mental health is about all our emotions, both positive and negative. Our mental health affects everything we do, and how we think and feel about our everyday lives. In these challenging times looking after our mental health is important.
Starting a conversation with your child
- Talking to your child about how they’re feeling can be hard. By taking 20 minutes with them to do an activity you’ll both enjoy, you’ll create a relaxed space to start that conversation. Here are lots of fun activity ideas, conversation starters and advice to make talking easier and help you and your child #Take20.
https://youngminds.org.uk/starting-a-conversation-with-your-child/
- This book about coronavirus for primary school children can help explain what’s happening.
https://axelscheffler.com/books-for-older-children/coronavirus
- For information and advice for parents/carers visit:
- For advice on looking after children and young people during the coronavirus outbreak
