Lets get talking about substance use
The summer break marks the end of the academic year in the UK and gives children and young people a substantial respite before the new academic year. Unfortunately for some, the summer break also provides an opportunity to experiment with alcohol and drugs.
Somerset Council, Public Health have developed this information pack providing guidance and support for parents,
carers and families to start talking about substance use; helping children and young people understand the risks and support them to make safe and healthy choices. Talking with children & young people about substance use.pdf
Mental health and wellbeing HELP SHEET for Parent's, Carers, families and Young People
This help sheet offers a quick guide to self help resources, apps and service support available during the summer holidays - Mental Health Young People.pdf 2024
Harmless: Self-Harm Training for Parents, Carers and Family members
Are you concerned that a child or young person in your care or older adult might be engaging in self harm?
The training date below offers mixed training for Parents, family members or those within an informal caring role for children, young people or older adults who want to understand about self-injury.
Friday 16th August AM - 9.30am – 11am
FREE Somerset - Self Harm Awareness Training Tickets, Fri 16 Aug 2024 at 09:30 | Eventbrite
You can find more information about supporting, responding and managing self-harm through our self-injury guidance.
Lifehacks resources have been written by young people for young people and offer tips and ideas for looking after your own mental health and supporting a friend.
If you’re a caregiver you might be interested in the Parent and Carer Toolkit which includes service support for managing family relationship conflict helping to negotiate different view-points, family activities and wellbeing information and more!
Check out our Summer Activities for Children and Young People to help keep active, healthy and well during the summer - Somerset children & young people: Summer Activities Bulletin
