Zumos are big advocates of mental health and wellbeing and believe that a little support can go a long way.
They have produced a Lockdown Wellbeing Programme which you can sign up to for free!
Kooth provides a safe, secure means of accessing help about any subject that matters to you via the internet and New Services are now available online to support 10-18 year old’s by visiting: www.kooth.com/supportservices
- Beat Eating Disorders - UK based charity who provide support and guidance to anyone affected by eating disorders and their loved ones
- Chat Health - secondary age pupils can text any health questions to a Hertfordshire based Public Health Nurse on 07480 635050 (Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm)
- Childline - chat with a counsellor online or over the phone - 0800 1111 (24 hours)
- Health for Teens - covers a range of health topics for teenagers
- Healthy Young Minds - Mental health information and details of support within Hertfordshire
- Just Talk - talking about mental health, for young people, parents and professionals.
- Kooth - Free, safe and anonymous online support for young people
- Mind - mental health information and support
- Samaritans is a free 24/7 emotional support service available to people of all ages. Call 116123 or email jo@samaritans.org
- The Mix - national support for young people under 25
- YC Herts - Hertfordshire information and advice for young people YC Herts also have a document containing useful websites for young people. Please click here to view. YC Herts also run a Young Men's Project group on Mondays 6.30 - 8.30pm.
- Young Minds - national information and advice for young people
- Spot the Signs - NHS guidance for suicide prevention
- Time to Change - mental health advice
- Headspace - Meditation and Mindfulness information
- The Ollie Foundation - suicide prevention advice
- Hertfordshire County Council Parent and Carer Support
- MindEd - educational resource on children & young people's mental health for all adults
- Anna Freud - National Centre for Children and Families - A mental health charity
- Zero Suicide Alliance
- Zumos
Talking about mental health is not always easy. But starting a conversation doesn’t have to be awkward, and being there for someone can make a huge difference. Time to Change raise awareness for mental health issues. Visit their website for more information.
What does it look like in a young person?
- Sadness or hopelessness
- Irritability, anger, or hostility
- Tearfulness or frequent crying
- Withdrawal from friends and family
- Loss of interest in activities
- Poor school performance
- Changes in eating and sleeping habits
- Restlessness and agitation
- Feelings of worthlessness and guilt
- Lack of enthusiasm and motivation
- Fatigue or lack of energy
- Difficulty concentrating
- Unexplained aches and pains
- Thoughts of death or suicide
What we do
- Weekly 1:1 mentoring
- Inform parents/ carers to refer to the GP
- Refer to our in house wellbeing councillor
- Communicate effectively with parents and carers
- Involve the student in cultured trips and experiences
- Provide hot meals and uniforms
- Praise and reward young people
What you can do
- Communicate
- Encourage social connection
- Make physical activity a priority
- Know when to seek professional help
- Support
- Take care of yourself and the rest of the family
Dear Parent/Carer
Summer Emotional Wellbeing Support and Self Help Tools
Please see listed below the range of services that will be available to support your child throughout the Summer to help them look after their mental health and wellbeing:
• Services for Young People offer a range of emotional wellbeing support as well as programmes and activities over the summer break. More details can be found here - https://servicesforyoungpeople.org/support-for-young-people/
• Herts Mind Network offer messaging and telephone support for young people - https://www.hertsmindnetwork.org/services-for-young-people/
• Chat Health text messaging support can be accessed on weekdays via the school nursing service. Secondary school aged young people can text any physical or mental health question or concern to 07480 635 050
• Kooth online support for 10 – 25 year olds - https://www.kooth.com/
• Togetherall 16+ (online support for parents, professionals, and year 13 students) - https://togetherall.com/en-gb/
• Just Talk Five ways to wellbeing e-learning and other information on self-help tools - https://www.justtalkherts.org/just-talk-herts.aspx
• SPA (single point of access) for more specialist mental health services: HPFT's freephone 24/7 helpline: 0800 6444 101