Mental health care for all: let’s make it a reality
The World Health Organisation recognises World Mental Health Day on 10th October every year. This year's theme set by the World Federation for Mental Health is 'Mental Health in an Unequal World'
If we all do one thing, we can change everything - What one thing will you do?
World Mental Health Day | Mind, the mental health charity - help for mental health problems
Are you saying #HelloYellow for World Mental Health Day 2021? You can access Young Minds Hello Yellow posters, activities and resources Here
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Take a look at this months Optimistic October Action for Happiness calendar - will you take a daily action for happiness?
Lifehacks for looking after your mental health and supporting a friend - written by young people, for young people
Somerset children & young people : Health & Wellbeing : Lifehacks resources
Mental Health Toolkit
This area of the Somerset Children and Young People's Health & Wellbeing website provides information and support about mental health and emotional health & wellbeing
Somerset children & young people : Mental Health Toolkit
WE'RE HERE TO GIVE YOU ADVICE & SUPPORT...
If you're a young person living in Somerset, you may find that being Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Transgender, or questioning your sexuality or gender identity can be difficult. This site is for you, have a wee look around.
Welcome for LGBTQ+ young people (2bu-somerset.co.uk)
Empowering children and young people to find the right wellbeing support at the right time.
ChatHealth is a health and wellbeing messaging service available Monday-Friday from 9am-5pm
- Parents of children 0-4 years: Get confidential help and advice from Health Visiting Team Text 07480 635514
- Parents of children 5-19 years: Just send a text to your School Nurse Team. Text 07480 635515
- Young People 11-19 years: Discreet and quick. If you’re 11-19 you can get confidential advice from your local School Nurse Team.
You don’t have to give your name if you don’t want to: Text 07480 635516
Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health Support
Delivered by Young Somerset in partnership with the NHS, offering much-needed help to young people aged 5-18 with things like low-mood, anxiety and stress. Our specialist practitioners work in both community and education contexts.
Wellbeing Support | Young Somerset (Formerly Somerset Rural Youth Project)
This help sheet offers a quick guide to self help resources and service support available
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Mental Health and Wellbeing Help for Young People Families 2021
Educational Psychology Service (EPS)- Telephone Helpline for Parents and Carers
If you are a parent/carer of a child in Somerset and would like to speak to a Psychologist with any concerns arising for you, or your family during this time, then The Educational Psychology Service is here for you. We are able to offer an initial 30-minute telephone consultation (discussion) and a potential follow up call, of another 30 minutes if appropriate.
If you would like to access this service, then please email: with the following information:
• Your name
• The name of your child’s school (or ‘EHE’ if Electively Home Educated)
• Times and dates that you are not available for consultation
If email is not possible, then call 01823 357000. Please understand that we are likely to be slower to respond to phone calls. Our aim is to offer a consultation within 5 working days of receipt of email.
Search Every Mind Matters for expert tips and advice to support children and young people with their mental wellbeing.
Every Mind Matters shows parents and carers the steps they can take to look after their own and their children’s mental wellbeing, visit www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/.
Every Mind Matters will help you find what’s right for you and your children, visit www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/
Our Emotional Support and Mental Health Helpline is open 24 hours a day,
7 days a week
Mindline is a confidential listening service which provides a safe place to talk if you, or someone you know, is in distress. When our lines are busy, or closed, our switchboard can connect you to our sister service, the Samaritans
01823 276 892
