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13. Parents, Carers and Guardians
Young Minds - Parents
If your child is struggling with their mental health and they need some help, you may be feeling really worried as a parent – and also like you’re not sure where to start. Remember that you and your child are not alone. On this page you can find the services, professionals and organisations that can help you, and information about how to access them.
Mind
This page covers: What are the challenges of parenting with a mental health problem? How can I take care of myself? Where can I find support? Could my child be taken into care? Organisations who can help
Barnardos
Is your child struggling with difficult thoughts or feelings? Whether you’re a parent, carer, or guardian, it's important that you're able to support the young person in your life – and we’re here to help. Here you will find expert advice and tips, as well as a summary of the mental health support we offer. Some support you may be able to ask to access yourself. This is called self-referral. Other times, a GP, teacher, or social worker will need to request this support for you.
BBC - Wellbeing
Wellbeing tips for parents to help you support a healthy, happy childhood - with advice on food, sleep, mindfulness, as well as ways to look after you and your child's mental health.
Post-16 education transition
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Silver Cloud
The SilverCloud by Amwell parenting Programmes are here to support parents and caregivers of anxious children and teens aged 12-18.
Information Sheets for Parents
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Qwell
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Financially motivated sexual extortion
The National Crime Agency have launched a campaign to combat the threat posed to teenage boys by financially motivated sexual extortion - a type of online blackmail widely known as 'sextortion'.
Salford Thrive Directory
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Greater Manchester Resilience Hub
The Resilience Hub was set up in response to the Manchester Arena Attack in 2017 to co-ordinate care and support for thousands of children, young people and adults whose mental health and/or emotional wellbeing was affected. Since then, we have grown and developed to provide a range of specialist, psychological support services to help people affected by trauma.
NSPCC Learning
If you work or volunteer with children and young people you’re likely to have conversations about difficult or upsetting topics.
British Red Cross
Major emergencies regularly appear in the news headlines. When an event like this occurs, teachers can use these discussion activities to support young people to explore how they feel about the emergency. Learners also consider personal coping strategies, the impact the event might have had on others and how to offer support. Note: This guidance is for young people learning about major emergencies indirectly. If they or someone they know were involved and you think they may be experiencing trauma, your local CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services) might be able to help.
Common Sense Media
Know you're making the best possible choices for your kids. Since 2003, Common Sense has been the leading independent source for media recommendations and advice for families.
Childnet
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UK Safer Internet Centre
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CEOP Safety Centre
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Young Minds - Social Media
If you are worried about your child or teenager using the internet, this guide provides tips and advice for talking to your child about their use of social media and the internet.
Charlie Waller
When your child is suffering, parenthood can be a tough, lonely and frightening place. And when the cause of that suffering is hard to understand, as is so often the case with mental health, it becomes more difficult still. At Charlie Waller, we understand that. Led by parents who have experienced this challenge themselves, our parent and carer programme offers practical advice, training and support to parents, carers and families. This is delivered both face-to-face and online, primarily through our PLACE Network, a rapidly developing national network of parent support groups, and training workshops. We also produce a wealth of expert, evidence-based resources for parents and carers, on a range of topics relating to the mental health of children and young people.