http://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/article/10122/Mental-health-and-wellbeing-advice
Renfrewshire Educational Psychology Service advice. How to support children and young people in unsettling times.
https://getpsyched.co.uk/2020/03/17/telling-children-about-covid-19-advice-for-parents-those-working-with-children/
More detailed information from Educational Psychologists about how to support your child.
http://l.ead.me/bbTE3n?trackSharing=1&fbclid=IwAR1hah84nonxVeg47As8inEHwxxQJLkpxE8NPJhZ_uGyFyC-erUM5G40eZw
School closure pack produced by Illinois Autism Partnership – includes lots of visuals to help structure the day.
https://www.actionforhappiness.org/coping-calendar
A calendar of ideas to help look after our wellbeing.
https://youtu.be/ZnANLAcpRZ4
This short clip by the Anna Freud Centre Director discusses the importance of parents and carers looking after their own mental health and suggests 3 ideas to reduce worry in children – ‘be curious’ about what is causing anxiety, encourage continued contact with friends and maintain a routine.
https://www.aspep.org.uk/?attachment_id=759
ASPEP simple visuals for self-care.
https://youngminds.org.uk/find-help/for-parents/parents-helpline/
Trained advisers to give you help and advice to parents Helpline: 0808802 5544. (Monday to Friday 9.30am – 4 pm, free for mobiles and landlines)
From the website: ‘You may have questions about a child’s behaviour, emotional wellbeing, or mental health condition. You may have a child who’s already been admitted to CAMHS and have questions about their treatment or want to know what to say to your GP when you visit them.’
