Parenting Support
Supporting your child's mental wellbeing
Supporting young people's wellbeing
Understanding Anxiety
Anxiety is a normal emotion, but when it becomes overwhelming or persistent, it can affect a young person's ability to function at school, socially, and at home. Common triggers include:
- Academic pressure (e.g. exams, homework)
- Social challenges (e.g. friendships, bullying)
- Transitions (e.g. new school year, changing schools, starting GCSEs)
- Family stress or bereavement
- Health concerns or neurodiversity
Click here to read more about understanding anxiety and how parents/carers can help.
Sleep Hygiene: Why is sleep important?
It is recommended that teenagers get 8-10 hours of sleep a night. Sleep is important in supporting:
- Brain development
- Academic performance
- Emotional regulation and mental health
- Physical growth and hormone balance
- Immune system and physical health
- Safety and alertness
Click here to read more about the importance of sleep hygiene and how parents/carers can help.
Websites that offer support
The following websites provide support and advice to help you to engage with conversations about mental health, emotional wellbeing and resilience.
Mental Health UK – guidance to help support young people
Charlie Waller Foundation - a mental health charity focused on children and young people
YoungMinds also have a parents helpline which you can access online or over the phone Monday-Friday:
If you feel that your child needs urgent help, please use the link below.
YoungMinds access to urgent support and help
Share Project - Are you a stressed, exhausted parent of a child or young person with SEND and/or EBSA?
The Share Project offers self-help and relaxation exercises, quick and simple strategies to strengthen your coping skills, overcome overwhelm, feel calm and regain your spark in just a few minutes each day.
Click here to read the Share Project's flyer for a bit more information.