Mental Health & Wellbeing
Click here for information about the Mental Health Support Team
Somerset Mental Health Support Team Recommended Services
Supporting your Neurodiverse Child Padlet
Minded e-learning
Are you a parent or carer who is concerned about the mental health of your child or teenager? Do you just want some hints and tips on parenting? MindEd for Families has advice and information from trusted experts and will help you to understand what problems occur, what you can do to best support your family, and how to take care of yourself. MindEd for Families is written by a team of specialists and parents, working together. www.minded.org.uk a DfE and DoH funded organisation providing support and guidance for parents and carers.
Future Learn
Future Learn partners with top international universities and specialist organisations offer free online courses including courses for parents on wellbeing and mental health.
Psychological First Aid (PFA) to support Children & Young People
Get Psychological First Aid training to support children and young people’s mental health during emergencies and crisis situations. The course is available for all frontline workers such as teachers, health and social care workers, charity and community volunteers and anyone who cares for or is regularly in contact with children and young people aged up to 25, including parents and caregivers. It is free, takes about three hours to complete (split into three sessions that the learner can complete at their own pace) and no previous qualifications are required.
www.futurelearn.com/courses/psychological-first-aid-for-children-and-young-people
Young People and their Mental Health
Young People and Their Mental Health has been created for young people aged over 14 wanting to know more about mental health. This course may also be of interest to parents, caregivers, teachers and medical professionals.
https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/young-people-mental-health