Well-Being and Mental Health at St Joseph's
At St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School we aim to promote positive mental health and wellbeing for our whole school community (children, staff, parents and carers), and recognise how important mental health and emotional wellbeing is to our lives in just the same way as physical health. We recognise that children’s mental health is a crucial factor in their overall wellbeing and can affect their learning and achievement.
If you need any further support or guidance please do not hesistate to contact our ELSA and Well-Being lead Mrs Cleaver.
Well Being Champions
Resources to support families and children at home...
Please see our NSPCC page under 'SAFEGUARDING' for more information on staying safe.
Don't forget we have a range of story books and other resources in school that you can borrow.
Please speak to Mrs Cleaver or Miss Payne in confidence.
Or take a look at: https://www.elsa-support.co.uk/
Mindfulness guide for families
Taking care of your own mental health and well-being is essential for your family. Our best-selling mindfulness guide is filled with exercises and activities to help give you and your family the space to manage how you're feeling in the here and now.
https://www.mindful.org/mindfulness-for-kids/
NHS URGENT MENTAL HEALTH HELP LINE
https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/mental-health/find-an-urgent-mental-health-helpline
Help for children
Sometimes children worry about their parents or family members and might need someone to talk to. They can talk to Childline online or by calling 0800 1111 at any time 24/7.
There's also useful advice on the Childline website about supporting a family member with a mental health issue.
Anxiety
(Separation Anxiety, Generalised Anxiety, Social Anxiety also Phobias, Panic/Panic Attacks, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder)
These Websites offer expert Free advice and downloadable Resources
https://www.youngminds.org.uk/parent/a-z-guide/anxiety/
https://www.mentallyhealthyschools.org.uk/
resources/supporting-children-with-anxiety-tools-for-parents/
https://www.copingcatparents.com/Resource
https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/blog/2017/09/28/new-free-resources-to-help-anxious-children
Self Esteem
For support with a child experiencing feelings of failure or insecurities.
https://www.youngminds.org.uk/parent/a-z-guide/self-esteem/
https://www.familylives.org.uk/advice/
primary/health-and-development/helping-your-child-build-self-esteem/
https://www.todaysparent.com/kids/kids-health/signs-you-have-a-highly-sensitive-child/
https://www.camhsnorthderbyshire.nhs.uk/
https://childmind.org/article/12-tips-raising-confident-kids/
Bereavement
To help support the loss of a family member, pet or other significant being.
Don't forget to ask Mrs Cleaver or Miss Payne for story books to support this at home.
https://www.childbereavementuk.org/
supporting-bereaved-children-and-young-people
https://www.winstonswish.org/supporting-you/supporting-a-bereaved-child/
https://www.cruse.org.uk/get-support/supporting-children-and-young-people/
https://www.youngminds.org.uk/parent/a-z-guide/grief-and-loss/
https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/help/
support/bereaved-family-friends/supporting-grieving-child/grief-affect-child